A short instructional piece (video/transcript) by a bridal industry professional explaining typical pay arrangements when hiring assistants for bridal party services. It covers commission percentages (commonly 50–70%), who pays travel fees, example calculations, and the impact of assistant commission on the lead stylist’s profit and willingness to accept long travel. The tone is practical and conversational.
How are you profiting with hiring assistant? The industry average when you're working with an assistant that I found is paying commission based how many clients they worked with and paying for their travel fee. You are responsible typically for their travel fee plus anyone they're working with. It is based on a percentage of the rate that you charge for guest services, typically ranging from 50 to 70%. Here's what it's going to look like if you're paying them at 50% versus 60 versus 70%. How about pop in the chat what you charge for guest bridal party bridesmaid. Pop it in the chat. Slay period. Bosses. So proud of you guys right now. Yes, now. Sorry. Proud mom movement. Pull up your calculators. Let's do some math. You're doing 50%. Let's just say you charge 100, which nobody does. I'm so proud of you all. Your assistant works for people. Their pay is only going to be $200. At 50 per person, your profit is $250, 60 and 70%. This is what your profit is going to be. Your most profit is going to be at 50%, only paying them $200. Raise your hand if you would want to work four people traveling an hour and a half one way for $200. No. I used to do this when I worked for a team. It was hard times.
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