Bridal Consultant

Also called: Bridal Stylist

Helps brides find their wedding dress at a bridal shop.

A day in the life

She pulls ten gowns for a bride, helps her into each one, and keeps the family excited and calm until someone says 'yes to the dress.'

Pay over a career

Starting
$25k
Typical
$35k
High
$55k

Often includes commission.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Fashion Merchandising.

Outlook

Growing about average.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online shopping and AI style tools cut some store traffic; in-person dress appointments still need a consultant.

Could start right away

Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to local bridal boutiques; they train you to fit and sell gowns

Start now, in high school

Classes: Fashion/Apparel CTE, Speech, Business.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2031.

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