Catholic Wedding Coordinator & Ceremony Planner

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church seeks a detail-oriented Wedding Coordinator to assist engaged couples and clergy in planning and executing wedding liturgies.

The Wedding Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for wedding rehearsals and ceremonies, ensuring that each celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony is prayerful, orderly, and consistent with the liturgical norms and policies of the Catholic Church.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating events, weddings, or liturgical celebrations preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic wedding liturgy and church practices strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as parish liaison for wedding logistics, timelines, and church procedures.
• Reviews parish wedding guidelines with couples and answers questions related to the ceremony.
• Coordinates details related to seating, processional order, church décor, and liturgical setup.
• Confirms logistics with musicians, altar servers, photographers, and videographers as needed.
• Conducts and oversees wedding rehearsals in a calm, organized, and pastoral manner.
• Ensures the wedding party understands processions, cues, and church expectations.
• Coordinates all aspects of the wedding ceremony on the day of the event to ensure reverence and smooth execution.
• Addresses any unexpected issues professionally and discreetly.
• Communicates clearly, timely, and courteously with couples, clergy, and parish staff.
• Maintains accurate records and schedules for wedding events.
• Represents the parish with warmth, hospitality, and professionalism at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion.
• Is available primarily evenings and weekends, including rehearsals and scheduled wedding dates.
• Demonstrates punctuality, flexibility, and dependability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Job description

Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church seeks a detail-oriented Wedding Coordinator to assist engaged couples and clergy in planning and executing wedding liturgies.

The Wedding Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for wedding rehearsals and ceremonies, ensuring that each celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony is prayerful, orderly, and consistent with the liturgical norms and policies of the Catholic Church.