Destination Weddings and Honeymoons on Madeira Island, Portugal.

Europe isn’t the first destination, which couples think of when planning an unforgettable elopement, destination wedding or a honeymoon. Please, however, take a second and check #madeira out on Instagram and you will be amazed. Can a European island really look that beautiful and exotic? Yes it can, and it can be a perfect European destination for your destination wedding or a honeymoon.

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How to Successfully Take On Adulthood (Financially, Anyway)

No one said being an adult was easy. You have to go to work every day, clean up after yourself, pay bills, save for retirement, and everything in between. Taking on financial responsibility is a crucial part of adulthood. The earlier you get your finances in order, the better off you’ll be (especially in the long run). From making a budget to protecting your identity to creating an emergency fund, there are important steps to take to create financial stability. Finding motivation to work and keep your house clean is another topic for another day.

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Planning a Wedding & Buying a Home: A Guide for Soon-to-Be Newlyweds

When two people decide to spend their lives together, it can be hard waiting to begin. Many couples choose to consolidate the process by planning their wedding at the same time they look for their first home together. Both planning a wedding and the process of buying a new home are costly, time consuming endeavors on their own. Juggling the two is even more difficult.

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How to Decide who to Invite to your Wedding

Deciding who you should invite to your wedding can be one of the most stressful and nerve-wracking parts of getting married. There are so many people you’d like to invite, and there’s also your budget limiting your invitations. It doesn’t matter whether you are planning a large or small wedding, you will still need to sit down and figure out who you will invite. Making this decision is usually anything but easy, and having to tell people no is always the worst. Here are my tips to help you determine who you should invite to your wedding, and who you should skip.

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