Wedding Finances, Honeymoon Hacks & an MIL Meltdown — with Sara Margulis
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The MIL stole their car keys… on the morning of their honeymoon.
This week on Here Comes The Drama, a listener shares a “drama-free” wedding that takes a sharp turn the next morning. What should have been a quiet newlywed breakfast spirals into a full-blown hotel lobby meltdown when a mother-in-law demands a ride to the airport, refuses to take no for an answer, and crosses every boundary imaginable.
Plus, Christa and Honeyfund CEO Sara Margulis break down honeymoon funds, modern gift etiquette, and why couples need to stop planning weddings they can’t afford. From Shark Tank success to wedding-industry pressure, Sara shares what couples actually need to start thinking beyond that ‘one big day’.
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
- Cash Gifts vs. Entitlement – Why asking for a honeymoon fund isn’t rude, but treating wedding guests like ATMs absolutely is.
- The Honeymoon Morning Meltdown – A “drama-free” wedding explodes when a mother-in-law steals car keys and demands a ride to the airport.
- Wedding Industry Pressure – How FOMO-driven marketing pushes couples to plan weddings they can’t realistically afford.
- Boundaries as a United Front – Why marriage requires choosing your partner first, especially when family crosses the line.
- From Shark Tank to Wedding World – Sara Margulis shares how Honeyfund grew and why fee-free gifting matters to modern couples.
- Honeymoon Planning Mistakes – The biggest financial mistakes couples make when planning travel—and how to avoid them.
- Choosing Peace Over Chaos – Why limiting contact with toxic family members can be necessary, even years after the wedding.
Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode
- “Don’t look at people as dollar signs at your wedding, look at them as people.” - Christa Innis
- “If you’d rather have someone there for a gift than their presence, you shouldn’t invite them. Be more excited to have them there versus a gift.” - Christa Innis
- “There are so many ways to make a wedding work at any budget — ultimately, it’s about the marriage, not the one big day.” - Sara Margulis
- “A gift is always at the discretion of the giver. You should never expect anything.” - Sara Margulis
- “Never plan a wedding where you’re counting on gifts to cover the cost.” - Sara Margulis
- “Nobody has any business expecting anything from a couple in the first weeks of marriage.” - Sara Margulis
- “Wedding drama doesn’t always end when the music stops.” - Christa Innis
- “Issues with in-laws come up all the time — and marriage is when you learn to stand united.” - Sara Margulis
- “Marriage works when you put each other first before everyone else.” - Sara Margulis
- “All the villains have a backstory — but that doesn’t excuse the behavior.” - Sara Margulis
- “Boundaries aren’t rude. They’re necessary.” - Christa Innis
- “The gift of experiences has become more important than the gift of stuff.” - Sara Margulis
- “FOMO-based wedding marketing makes people feel less than — and it needs to stop.” - Sara Margulis
- “If you wake up after your wedding broke and stressed, that’s not a great start.” - Sara Margulis
- “Boundaries don’t end relationships, they protect them.” - Sara Margulis
About Sara
Sara Margulis is the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a mission-driven platform that has empowered nearly 1.6 million couples to receive more than $1 billion in wedding gifts. What began as a personal project to fund her own honeymoon has grown into a company helping couples celebrate love and build a financially strong future.
With a background in psychology and digital marketing, Sara leads Honeyfund with heart-centered, human-first leadership.
She gained national attention after a memorable appearance on Shark Tank, where she secured an investment from Kevin O’Leary – not just for her savvy pitch, but for her vision of love and generosity powering a business. Her journey continues to inspire both entrepreneurs and couples alike.
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