How Much Does a Bridal Consultant Earn?

Bridal consultants help brides and grooms with their wedding.

Bridal consultants, also known as wedding consultants and wedding planners, advise brides and grooms as they plan their weddings. The majority of wedding planners work for themselves, however, a small percentage work for wedding consultancy companies.

Percentage Based

Bridal consultants typically charge 10 percent to 15 percent of the cost of the wedding. Because the cost of weddings can vary from around $10,000 to $50,000 and above, this means earnings can widely vary, from about $1,000 to $7,500 per wedding.

Flat Rate Fees and Hourly Wages

You may choose to charge a flat rate fee or an hourly fee, depending on the services being provided, and can be calculated depending on how many hours you work. A typical hourly rate can be from $20 to $50. These types of rates are typically charged when the consultant isn't needed for the whole planning process. For example, the consultant may work the day of the wedding, serving as a point of contact for vendors and making sure that the whole day runs smoothly.

Statistics of Average Salary

The average salary for wedding consultants in the business about one to four years is $22,000 to $40,591, and $24,664 to $73,734 for those who've been in the business longer, according to PayScale.

References

• CV Tips: How to Become a Wedding Planner
• Bureau of Labor and Statistics: Jobs in Weddings and Funerals
• Payscale: Salary Snapshot for Wedding Consultant Jobs