For Real, I Do.

In this episode of For Real, I Do., Brittany Cole sits down with Sara Margulis, Co-Founder & CEO of Honeyfund, to unpack the financial realities modern couples are navigating right now, from destination weddings and guest count strategy to honeymoon planning, registry trends, and why experiences are officially outweighing physical gifts.
What began as Sara’s personal solution to fund her own honeymoon has since grown into Honeyfund, a mission-driven platform that has helped nearly 1.6 million couples receive more than $1 billion in wedding gifts toward travel, experiences, future homes, and financial freedom. Featured on Shark Tank, BRIDES, and The Today Show, Honeyfund has become the #1 honeymoon and cash gift registry trusted by couples around the world.
With a background in psychology and digital marketing, Sara leads Honeyfund with a deeply human-centered approach to both business and relationships. Many may recognize her from her memorable Shark Tank appearance, where she secured an investment from Kevin O’Leary after sharing her vision for a company rooted in love, generosity, and helping couples begin marriage on stronger financial footing.
Together, Brittany and Sara discuss:
• Why guest count impacts your budget more than almost anything else
• The shift from traditional registries to flexible cash funds
• How destination weddings can actually help couples stay within budget
• Why honeymoons matter more than couples realize
• The rise of experience-driven celebrations
• Wedding budgeting advice every engaged couple needs to hear
• The financial pressures 2026 couples are facing right now
Whether you’re planning a multi-day destination wedding or a more intimate celebration, this episode is filled with honest perspective, practical advice, and reassurance that you are not alone in navigating the cost of modern weddings.

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ABOUT EVENTRICS WEDDINGS

Eventrics Weddings is an award-winning team of experienced wedding planning and management experts, specializing in large-scale Indian Weddings & Fusion Weddings in Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and destinations worldwide.

Thirteen years ago, we were asked to steady a multi-day celebration for five hundred guests. While the venue and vendors were chosen, the families needed a presence on site - someone to ensure calm, clarity, and care. We were welcomed into homes, met with aunties and uncles, listened to many voices, and watched two families become one. It felt less like a service and more like being entrusted with a legacy. Word traveled from that weekend, and the work found its home.

We’ve remained committed to the same idea ever since. Weddings of cultural depth deserve planning that feels human - quiet, precise, and deeply respectful - so newly forged families can be fully present, together.

In this episode of For Real, I Do, we’re joined by Soye of Madras Café Catering for a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to serve a large-scale wedding well.
Not every catering team is built for it.
Serving several hundred guests is not just about food, it is about leadership, systems, and the ability to stay steady under pressure. The teams who do this best have spent years refining their approach, learning how to adapt in real time, and maintaining consistency when it matters most.
We also unpack one of the most common missteps couples make, confusing drop-off catering with full-service hospitality. While drop-off can work for smaller gatherings, weddings demand a different level of structure, timing, and care. When expectations and service style do not align, the guest experience feels it.
From off-site kitchen builds to menu development rooted in culture and family tradition, this conversation walks through how experienced caterers think, plan, and execute across an entire wedding weekend. You’ll hear how thoughtful menus are designed to evolve from cocktail hour to late-night service, and why abundance, not exactness, is what protects the guest experience.
We also touch on a principle that has never gone out of style. Hospitality begins with generosity. Trends may shift, but the standard remains the same, guests should feel welcomed, cared for, and fully considered from the first bite to the final toast.
If you are in the process of selecting your catering team, this episode offers clarity on what to ask, what to look for, and how to recognize a partner who is equipped to support a celebration at scale.
Listen now to understand what truly goes into exceptional wedding catering, and why the right team changes everything.
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ABOUT EVENTRICS WEDDINGS

Eventrics Weddings is an award-winning team of experienced wedding planning and management experts, specializing in large-scale Indian Weddings & Fusion Weddings in Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and destinations worldwide.

Thirteen years ago, we were asked to steady a multi-day celebration for five hundred guests. While the venue and vendors were chosen, the families needed a presence on site - someone to ensure calm, clarity, and care. We were welcomed into homes, met with aunties and uncles, listened to many voices, and watched two families become one. It felt less like a service and more like being entrusted with a legacy. Word traveled from that weekend, and the work found its home.

We’ve remained committed to the same idea ever since. Weddings of cultural depth deserve planning that feels human - quiet, precise, and deeply respectful - so newly forged families can be fully present, together.

Destination weddings look beautiful on the surface. But what actually makes them work behind the scenes?
In this episode of For Real, I Do., Brittany Cole sits down with Gabby Valois-Velez from The Diplomat Beach Resort to break down what it really takes to plan a destination wedding that feels effortless for you and your guests.
From choosing the right venue to navigating room blocks, budgets, and hotel partnerships, this conversation brings clarity to the decisions that matter most. If you are planning a multi-day celebration or considering a South Florida destination wedding, this episode will help you move forward with confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
How to choose the right venue for a destination wedding
Booking strategies and timing most couples overlook
How room blocks actually work and what to plan for
Budget considerations when planning a resort wedding
How to create a guest experience that feels thoughtful and easy
What strong hotel partnerships look like behind the scenes
Featured Venue:
The Diplomat Beach Resort
About the Podcast:
For Real, I Do. is where luxury wedding planning meets real conversations. Hosted by Brittany Cole, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to plan a wedding with intention, clarity, and confidence.
Planning your destination wedding?
If you’re ready for a wedding weekend that feels as good as it looks, we’d love to guide you.
Inquire with Eventrics Weddings to begin planning with purpose.
Keywords:
wedding planning, destination weddings, venue selection, event management, guest experience, hotel partnerships, wedding budgets, South Florida weddings
For more wedding planning inspiration, follow along at:

Instagram: @eventricsw
TikTok: @eventricsweddings
YouTube: @EventricsWeddings

ABOUT EVENTRICS WEDDINGS

Eventrics Weddings is an award-winning team of experienced wedding planning and management experts, specializing in large-scale Indian Weddings & Fusion Weddings in Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and destinations worldwide.

Thirteen years ago, we were asked to steady a multi-day celebration for five hundred guests. While the venue and vendors were chosen, the families needed a presence on site - someone to ensure calm, clarity, and care. We were welcomed into homes, met with aunties and uncles, listened to many voices, and watched two families become one. It felt less like a service and more like being entrusted with a legacy. Word traveled from that weekend, and the work found its home.

We’ve remained committed to the same idea ever since. Weddings of cultural depth deserve planning that feels human - quiet, precise, and deeply respectful - so newly forged families can be fully present, together.

In this episode of For Real, I Do., Brittany Peitsmeyer of Petal Productions joins Brittany Cole for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation on what it really takes to design and execute a wedding that feels cohesive, intentional, and unforgettable.
With a background spanning planning, catering, venue management, and design, Brittany shares how her full-picture perspective shapes the way she approaches every event, not just focusing on florals, but on how every detail, every vendor, and every guest interaction works together to create a seamless experience.
From understanding the difference between decorators and full-service design teams, to why spatial planning and diagrams are critical, to the real truth behind pricing, labor, and vendor collaboration, this episode is packed with insight couples don’t even realize they need.
You’ll also hear:
What makes a vendor a true green flag (and what to watch out for)
Why “too good to be true” pricing usually is
How trust is built between couples and their vendor team
The role of diagrams and layouts in creating a cohesive event
How to balance vision, budget, and real-world logistics
Why collaboration across vendors is the key to a smooth wedding weekend
If you’re planning a wedding and want clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how it all comes together, this conversation is your starting point.
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For more wedding planning inspiration, follow along at:

Instagram: @eventricsw
TikTok: @eventricsweddings
YouTube: @EventricsWeddings

ABOUT EVENTRICS WEDDINGS

Eventrics Weddings is an award-winning team of experienced wedding planning and management experts, specializing in large-scale Indian Weddings & Fusion Weddings in Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and destinations worldwide.

Thirteen years ago, we were asked to steady a multi-day celebration for five hundred guests. While the venue and vendors were chosen, the families needed a presence on site - someone to ensure calm, clarity, and care. We were welcomed into homes, met with aunties and uncles, listened to many voices, and watched two families become one. It felt less like a service and more like being entrusted with a legacy. Word traveled from that weekend, and the work found its home.

We’ve remained committed to the same idea ever since. Weddings of cultural depth deserve planning that feels human - quiet, precise, and deeply respectful - so newly forged families can be fully present, together.

In this episode of For Real, I Do., Brittany Cole sits down with Pandit Neall for a real conversation about what makes a Hindu ceremony feel calm, meaningful, and actually enjoyable for everyone watching. They unpack the most common reason weddings feel stressful under the mandap - a disconnect between what was planned and what happens live.
Pandit Neall shares what couples and families can do to avoid surprises: set expectations early, map out who is coming on and off the mandap (yes, even for the garlands and rings), and prioritize flow so the ceremony stays on time without losing its soul. They also get into guest experience, especially for multicultural and multi-faith weddings, and why balancing Sanskrit (tradition and energy) with English (understanding and connection) is the difference between a ceremony people sit through and one they remember.
If you are planning a South Asian or fusion wedding and want your ceremony to feel organized, inclusive, and deeply rooted, this one is your playbook.
For more wedding planning inspiration, follow along at:

Instagram: @eventricsw
TikTok: @eventricsweddings
YouTube: @EventricsWeddings

ABOUT EVENTRICS WEDDINGS

Eventrics Weddings is an award-winning team of experienced wedding planning and management experts, specializing in large-scale Indian Weddings & Fusion Weddings in Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and destinations worldwide.

Thirteen years ago, we were asked to steady a multi-day celebration for five hundred guests. While the venue and vendors were chosen, the families needed a presence on site - someone to ensure calm, clarity, and care. We were welcomed into homes, met with aunties and uncles, listened to many voices, and watched two families become one. It felt less like a service and more like being entrusted with a legacy. Word traveled from that weekend, and the work found its home.

We’ve remained committed to the same idea ever since. Weddings of cultural depth deserve planning that feels human - quiet, precise, and deeply respectful - so newly forged families can be fully present, together.