
For the boho-obsessed bride who’s just starting to plan a wedding, a bright and boho mod-inspired wedding shoot is sure to kick things off with a bang. This one, shot by Ryann Lindsay Photography and planned by Bloom and Blueprint Event Company, is so inspiring with its romantic, woodsy details and will give you some serious Midsummer Night’s Dream vibes. The combination of colorful decor, an amazing team of vendors and a burro (yes, a real donkey!) set the tone for this dreamy wedding at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scroll on for all the rustic, free-spirited and totally glamorous inspo that you’ll want to replicate for your own wedding day.
For the boho-obsessed bride who’s just starting to plan a wedding, a bright and boho mod-inspired wedding shoot is sure to kick things off with a bang. This one, shot by Ryann Lindsay Photography and planned by Bloom and Blueprint Event Company, is so inspiring with its romantic, woodsy details and will give you some serious Midsummer Night’s Dream vibes. The combination of colorful decor, an amazing team of vendors and a burro (yes, a real donkey!) set the tone for this dreamy wedding at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scroll on for all the rustic, free-spirited and totally glamorous inspo that you’ll want to replicate for your own wedding day.
For the wedding stationery, Bloom and Blueprint Event Company created the dreamiest watercolor invites using minimalist calligraphy for the envelopes and a mix of funky yet totally clean fonts for the details. The addition of fun, vintage stamps also added a bit of character. Whether you DIY or hire a talented artist to help you with your own, watercolor invites are a definite must-have for any boho wedding.
For the groom’s outfit, the team chose a classic suit and brightened up the lapels with a colorful collection of wildflower boutonnieres, which tied the couple’s look together almost effortlessly. If you want something a bit more unique, coordinate the boutonnieres with your bridesmaid dresses by making each arrangement as unique as each groomsmen. Your wedding party will love the personalized touch!
The train detailing and feminine lace trim on the bride’s gorgeous Uptown Bridal & Boutique gown provided such a fairytale feel. As is a must for any bohemian nuptials, the flower crown made for a head-turning bridal accessory. To get the look yourself, grab a few of your favorite wildflowers and create a mini crown that you can attach to your ‘do.
The bridesmaids’ attire followed suit and looked oh so ethereal in mismatched floor-length dresses. Each girl really stood out on their own with statement jewelry and unique hairstyles. For any mix-and-match look, make sure you let your girl personalize her look so she can feel fabulous. If you want the look to be a bit more put-together, give your girls matching bouquets.
We’re also totally digging the bright vibes of these stunning bouquets, created by Katrina from The Amburgeys. The moody floral hues were the perfect palette to juxtapose the earthy look of the surrounding greens. If you’re all about wild and organic vibes, this is definitely a go-to arrangement.
If you swooned over the bride’s look, you’ll LOVE the wild-child styling of the ceremony backdrop. This bright and colorful flower arc was the perfect whimsical backdrop for an outdoor ceremony space and added a super chill atmosphere. The combo of wildflowers and greens played off the varying textures and embodied true indie vibes.
Unique rentals from Scottsdale Farm Tables and Zinnias at Melrose added just the right vintage and bohemian touch to the reception space. The tablescapes were also spot on, including lots of vases and vintage candles as centerpieces with colors ranging from turquoise to soft white. The metallic accents glammed up the modern styles and added some dimension to the look. And these sweet little macarons by Ruze Cake House — in lieu of wedding favors — are just too cute.
Watercolor doesn’t just belong on the invites, people! This beauty took the watercolor cake trend to a whole new level with its cascading flower and two-tiered design. For styling, the bright colors played with palm leaves to cover the table. This type of floral touch would go perfectly with any autumn boho nuptials.
Of course, no bohemian wedding is complete without some extra elements like this adorable burro — so cute! And if you’re a fan of dream catchers, this one is sure to inspire you. You can hang these cuties around the reception area and even on top of the couple’s table for a totally unique design. Such a dreamy setting for saying “I do”!
Vendors:
Photography: Ryann Lindsay Photography
Venue:Hotel Valley Ho
Design and Decor:The Amburgeys
Macarons:Ruze Cake House
Event Planning:Bloom and Blueprint Event Company
Farm Table Rentals:Scottsdale Farm Tables
Equipment Rentals:Zinnias at Melrose
Favors and Gifts:Granola & Glitter
Pony Rides:Jubilee Pony Parties
Groom’s Attire:Mr. Formal
Bridesmaids Attire:Bella Bridesmaids
Hair: Rachael Simmons Coogle
Makeup:Makeup by Brooke Nicole
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Welcome to Selfmade Finance School, our new money series with Block Advisors to help small business owners with their tax, bookkeeping, and payroll needs year-round. This week, we explore the tax implications of bringing family members into your business.
The question for today is this: Does hiring your family members make sense for your business? Let me be clear. This is not a piece about whether hiring your family members makes sense for your relationships with those family members. As someone who is part of a family business, I could fill up a lot more than 600 words on my opinions about that. For today's purposes, we focus on whether it makes sense from an overall "good business and tax implication" perspective. As it turns out, there is a decent amount of tax nuance when it comes to employing your family. Let's break it down based on relationship to the employee:
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Spouses Who Are In Business Together
Personally, if I had to be in business with my husband, it would not go well. However, many couples build viable, strong businesses together and I say, good for them! Depending on how you have your business entity structured, it will make a big difference on the tax treatment of you and your spouse working as partners. Because a business jointly owned and operated by a married couple is generally treated as a partnership for Federal tax purposes, the spouses must comply with filing and record keeping requirements imposed on partnerships and their partners. The election to file two Schedule C (Form 1040) forms, (one for each spouse) permits certain married co-owners to avoid filing partnership returns, provided that each spouse separately reports a share of all the businesses' items of income, gain, loss, deduction, and credit. Under the election, both spouses will be subject to self-employment tax and on net earnings from self-employment and receive credit for Social Security earnings.
One Spouse Employs Another
If you have a dynamic where your spouse is an employee of your business, then your spouse's wages are subject to income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes. If you are self-employed (not a corporation or a partnership), your spouse's pay does not have to be included in your federal unemployment tax account (FUTA) contributions and payments. However, if your business is a corporation or a partnership you must include that spouse's pay in your unemployment tax contribution calculation.
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You Employ Your Child
First, let's be clear. I work in my family business, but I am an adult, so I am treated just like a normal employee. However, if you, for example, run a family restaurant and want to hire your children under 18 to work for you, there are some tax benefits. But first, you should check with your state for rules on how many hours minors can work (in non-agricultural jobs) and reference the Fair Labor Standards Act for information on limitations on the kinds of work children can perform.
"This is an often overlooked or under-utilized strategy. Paying your children for true services they provide in your business can be a powerful tax-saving tool," says Cathi Reed, Block Advisors Regional Director. "If you are a sole-proprietorship or single member LLC, and the child is less than 18 years of age, the business is not required to withhold FICA or payroll taxes. The child can use his or her standard deduction against income you pay."
You Hire Your Parent
Oh dear. If you are brave enough to do this, know that you will need to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on your parent's wages and make the appropriate withholdings, but you don't have to pay unemployment taxes. Now all you have to do is convince your parent that you are the boss. Have fun with that!
Is Hiring Family Members Worth It For The Tax Benefits?
"There are some positive tax advantages to hiring family members. It's important to treat a family member like any other employee. Hiring your children can result in substantial savings for businesses. Make sure your child has real, age-appropriate work to do and a reasonable pay rate, comparable to other employees. Consult with a Block Advisors small business certified tax pro to ensure that you are complying with all requirements," advises Reed. "Block Advisors, a team within H&R Block, is dedicated to meeting the tax, bookkeeping and payroll needs of small business owners year-round. To start working with the tax experts at Block Advisors, visit blockadvisors.com."
In my opinion, you should not hire a family member solely because of the tax benefits. You should always hire based on whether that person is right for the job and keep in mind how this hire could materially impact your relationship with that person and others in your family. Finally, as I mentioned, make sure you have a tax professional on your team when making these determinations. As you can see, things can get a little tricky!
*All details were sourced from IRS.gov and blockadvisors.com
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