Stay Golden was built on the belief that wedding days can feel both beautiful and grounded.

We value:

• Warm professionalism - polished, kind, and respectful at all times

• Calm energy - even when timelines shift or emotions run high

• Reliability - honoring commitments and showing up prepared

• Clear communication - honesty, transparency, and respect

• Growth - artistically, professionally, and personally

When you represent Stay Golden, you are part of a brand that prioritizes emotional safety alongside excellence.

Preferred Channels

• Non-urgent matters: Email

• Booking-related questions: Team Chat or Wedding Day text thread (made 1 week before the day)

• Emergencies (day-of only): Call Brittany or Lead Artist

Response Expectations

• Emails: within 24–48 business hours

• Texts: booking related questions

• Calls: Emergencies only

Avoid late-night or non-urgent texts in team text threads.

We believe artists do their best work when expectations are clear.

As a Stay Golden team artist, we ask that you:

• Arrive on time, prepared, and present

• Maintain a polished, professional appearance

• Communicate promptly and honestly

• Treat brides, vendors, and teammates with kindness

• Uphold Stay Golden standards on and off wedding days

• Stay solution-oriented and calm under pressure

You don’t need to be perfect! You do need to be dependable and open to growth.

We are committed to supporting you as both an artist and a human.

You can expect:

• Clear booking details and timelines

• Respectful, professional communication

• Timely payment

• Support when challenges arise

• Opportunities for growth and expanded roles

Our goal is for you to feel confident, valued, and proud to represent this team.

Bookings are assigned based on availability, experience, and event needs

• You will always receive clear details before accepting a date via our team booking chat

• You may accept or decline based on your availability

• Once accepted, dates are considered confirmed

Detailed procedures live inside the Team Portal, which you’ll receive access to next. Wedding details live in the calendar invite sent via email.

Your presence matters just as much as your skill.

On wedding days, we ask that artists:

• Bring calm, steady energy into the room

• Avoid negative language, stress-sharing, or rushing

• Speak kindly about all clients, vendors, and teammates

• Direct concerns or challenges to the lead artist or Brittany

When we stay grounded, our brides feel safe and that’s the experience we’re known for.

Stay Golden is designed to grow with you.

Opportunities may include:

• Lead artist roles (available at the Senior & Master Artist levels)

• Your own brides and running your own wedding day team

• Mentorship and training

If you’re interested in growing within the team, open communication is always encouraged.

• Payments issued the day of the wedding by 7pm

• W-9 forms must be submitted annually before payment is sent

• Artists are independent contractors, not employees

Pay Structure

See a breakdown of payouts per level & per service

• Assistants: $15-20 per hour

• Associate Artist: 45%

• Junior Artist: 50%

• Senior Artist: 60%

• Master Artist: 70%