Honeymoon Planning and Budgeting with HoneyFund

Show Notes

0:34 Welcome Back to the Guide Gals! Today, Sara Margulis joins us to talk about honeymoon planning and budgeting with HoneyFund!
0:48 Sara created HoneyFund to be a place where family and friends can pitch in to give you your perfect honeymoon!
1:11 Sara’s story with Here Comes the Guide!
1:55 Beverages of the Day!
3:06 Honeymoon planning basics
3:33 What honeymoon style is best for you?
4:04 Travel websites/blogs, bucket list comparing, and friends and family are go-to’s for honeymoon destination inspiration
4:25 Sign up for travel newsletters like TravelZoo!
4:51 Social media can give great recommendations on where to go on your honeymoon!
5:34 The most popular destinations and activities on HoneyFund!
6:24 Couples want to explore other cultures more!
7:09 Honeymoon non-negotiables
7:31 Be open and honest with your future spouse!
8:09 There is a place that will be perfect for both you and your spouse, and that is what makes it special!
8:41 Tips on Honeymoon Budgeting
9:02 What are some important factors to consider when creating a honeymoon budget?
9:12 Be honest about how much you want to spend
9:50 Couples generally raise around $1500 - $5000 from friends and family for their honeymoon
10:17 How much are you willing to spend out of your pocket?
10:40 Common mistakes in honeymoon budgeting
10:45 Beware of the hidden costs of traveling!
11:15 Food and drink costs
11:26 Other upsells that can come up during this process
11:57 How to stick to your budget?
12:16 All Inclusive Resorts
12:50 Opening a Travel Points credit card
13:10 Having a HoneyFund account!
13:54 More about HoneyFund!!
14:15 How did HoneyFund come alive?
15:30 More than 1.2 million couples have used HoneyFund to plan their perfect honeymoon!
15:38 Creating a Honeymoon Fund is becoming mainstream!
16:05 Signing up for HoneyFund is completely free!
16:43 How does HoneyFund work?
17:00 HoneyFund can give you recommendations on your registry based on your destination
17:22 Gift Cards through HoneyFund
17:35 All money goes into your HoneyFund wallet and you get to book your dream honeymoon with it!
18:38 By using HoneyFund, planning your honeymoon gets to be something fun for you and your spouse to do together!
19:15 What are the benefits of using HoneyFund?
20:00 Don't be shy! Tell your guests how you will use this money!
20:16 Using HoneyFund for more than just your honeymoon!
20:30 Guests love getting to support your love story, whatever that looks like!
20:45 Sara’s opinion on beach getaways vs. mountain retreats
21:04 The hottest honeymoon trend right now!
21:33 How can you incorporate your love of food into your honeymoon?
21:55 Book yourself a food tour!
22:28 How do you plan a jam-packed honeymoon that won't leave you exhausted?
23:04 Quality over Quantity
23:26 Ways to use HoneyFund for things beyond your honeymoon
23:57 Second HoneyFund 
24:33 Making HoneyFund a way to support couples throughout their whole marriage
25:03 How does HoneyFund cater to all celebration sizes?
25:59 Start small and go from there!
27:28 How can couples who haven’t planned their honeymoon use HoneyFund?
28:02 As you plan, you can update your HoneyFund!
28:40 Common hiccups couples face on their honeymoon and how to overcome them
29:00 Pack essentials in your carry-on!
29:49 Honeymoon registry etiquette
30:40 Utilize word of mouth and your close friends and family!
31:22 Sara’s biggest piece of honeymoon advice
31:31 Don't be shy to ask for time off!
32:37 Thank you so much to Sara for joining us today to talk about honeymoons!
33:34 Where to keep up with Sara and HoneyFund! 
HoneyFund’s Instagram
HoneyFund’s Website 
34:46 Where to find more of The Guide Gals!