In this episode, Dominic sits down with Sara Margulis from Honeyfund to talk about how wedding registries, honeymoons, and even weddings themselves are evolving.

From destination weddings to AI-powered planning, this conversation is all about how couples today are doing things differently and why that actually matters for your marriage long-term.

Episode Highlights
The Rise of Destination Weddings & Travel-First Couples

• 31% of couples are now choosing destination weddings
• Couples are prioritizing experiences over traditional formats
• Honeymoons are often planned before wedding details

Honeymoon Trends Right Now

• Average honeymoon: 8 days and around $6,500
• Top destinations include Italy, Hawaii, and Japan
• More couples are choosing meaningful, bucket-list travel experiences

Experience Over “Stuff”

• Many couples already have household items
• Honeymoon and experience-based registries are becoming the norm
• Guests enjoy contributing to something memorable, not just physical gifts

Doing Your Wedding Your Way

• Smaller, more intimate weddings are on the rise
• Average wedding budgets among Honeyfund users are closer to $15K
• Couples are choosing locations based on affordability and experience

The Shift Toward Flexible Registries

• Couples are using registries for:
– Honeymoons
– Wedding expenses
– Home down payments
• Why Venmo-style gifting can feel impersonal compared to curated experiences

Travel & Marriage Connection

• “Couples who travel together stay together”
• Importance of planning intentional time together beyond the wedding
• Introducing Anniversary Funds as a way to keep that tradition going

What’s New with Honeyfund

• Anniversary Fund for milestone celebrations
• Built-in RSVP + guest management tools
• AI-powered honeymoon planning (coming soon)
• A more streamlined, all-in-one experience for couples and guests

Real Talk from This Episode

Wedding planning is one season.

Marriage is the long game.

This episode is a reminder to not just plan a beautiful wedding day, but to think about the life you’re building after it and the experiences that will keep you connected.

Resources Mentioned:

• Honeyfund: https://www.honeyfund.com

• Explore honeymoon & registry options directly on their platform

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Final Thought...

It is your day.

Do not let someone talk you into something you do not want
or talk you out of something you have your heart set on.

And if your dream honeymoon is Thailand… go to Thailand.

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