Contract Lead Wedding Planner — Flexible Weekend Schedule

Leigh & Co. Events; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Season 2026 onboarding

Job summary

Leigh & Co. Events, a fast-growing wedding planning company with nationwide reach and Florida presence, seeks a Lead Wedding Coordinator for the 2026 season. This contract role offers flexible scheduling and on-site wedding planning across Florida.

Training is provided, with pay of $300-$350 per project for 10-12 hours, paid per project. The lead planner will work alongside client experience managers and on-site coordinators to execute weddings, ensuring calm guidance for couples and flawless

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a wedding or event planner.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must have reliable transportation and able to lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate wedding planning services onsite for couples.
• Attend final details calls with clients ~6 weeks prior to wedding to confirm logistics.
• Lead ceremony rehearsal and ensure smooth flow and cues.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup per design and playbook.
• Manage full wedding day execution from vendor arrival to breakdown.
• Greet and direct vendors, communicate setup instructions clearly.
• Coordinate placement of escort cards, menus, and décor elements.
• Support wedding party and family with timing cues and day-of needs.
• Ensure end-of-event items are packed and accounted for.

Skills

communication

detail orientation

planning

reliability

Job description

Leigh & Co. Events, a fast-growing wedding planning company with nationwide reach and Florida presence, seeks a Lead Wedding Coordinator for the 2026 season. This contract role offers flexible scheduling and on-site wedding planning across Florida.

Training is provided, with pay of $300-$350 per project for 10-12 hours, paid per project. The lead planner will work alongside client experience managers and on-site coordinators to execute weddings, ensuring calm guidance for couples and flawless