Day-of Coordinator

Danbren Media; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbren Media seeks an experienced day-of wedding coordinator to take charge of events nationwide. You will meet the couple weeks in advance, confirm vendors and finalize timelines, then run the rehearsal and wedding day from setup to send-off.

Responsibilities include cueing ceremony and reception moments with photographers and DJ, managing vendor arrivals and payments, and packing up at night. This is an independent contractor role with hourly pay, nationwide coverage.

Qualifications

• At least one season coordinating weddings or large events.
• Comfortable leading a room and giving vendors clear direction.
• Unflappable, organized and discreet.
• Your own phone, a day-of kit, and reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market.
• Weekend availability during the wedding season.

Responsibilities

• Meet the couple four to six weeks out, confirm every vendor and finalize the timeline
• Run the rehearsal and the wedding day from setup through the send-off, typically 8 to 12 hours
• Cue the ceremony, the entrances, toasts and dances with the DJ, photographer and videographer
• Handle vendor arrivals, deliveries, payments and tips on the couple's behalf
• Pack out personal items and close the venue at the end of the night

Skills

Wedding coordination

Vendor management

Public speaking

Organization

Job description

Take over a planned wedding in its final weeks and run the day: confirm vendors, manage the timeline, and solve problems before the couple hears about them. Independent contractor role, available nationwide.

• Meet the couple four to six weeks out, confirm every vendor and finalize the timeline
• Run the rehearsal and the wedding day from setup through the send-off, typically 8 to 12 hours
• Cue the ceremony, the entrances, toasts and dances with the DJ, photographer and videographer
• Handle vendor arrivals, deliveries, payments and tips on the couple's behalf
• Pack out personal items and close the venue at the end of the night

What you bring

• At least one season coordinating weddings or large events
• Comfortable leading a room and giving vendors clear direction
• Unflappable, organized and discreet
• Your own phone, a day-of kit, and reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market
• Weekend availability during the wedding season

Our rate for this role is $45-$60 per hour, paid by direct deposit for the hours you work. Most wedding day-of coordinator work elsewhere is paid per event; hourly pay with us means a long day pays more.

How much do day-of coordinators make?

Our rate for this role is $45-$60 per hour, paid by direct deposit for the hours you work. Most wedding day-of coordinator work elsewhere is paid per event; hourly pay with us means a long day pays more.

Lead roles need at least two seasons of wedding or event work. Second-shotër roles are open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.

Phone, printed timelines, a day-of emergency kit, comfortable shoes.

What equipment do I need?

Phone, printed timelines, a day-of emergency kit, comfortable shoes.

These are independent contractor roles. Most of our shooters work weekends during the wedding season and set their own availability.

DANBREN

CREW

STANDARD Get hired first: the Wedding Planning and Coordination certification.

Certified day-of coordinators are reviewed first. An online course and exam written for this position only, $79 once.

Become a day-of wedding coordinator with us.