Lead Wedding Planner (Contract) — Flexible Weekend Schedule

Leigh & Co. Events; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company offering design, coordination and planning services across the United States.

The Lead Wedding Coordinator position is a contract role with a flexible schedule for the 2026 season and beyond, based in Connecticut and onsite at events. You will lead weddings onsite, working with client experience managers and coordinators to ensure flawless execution from setup to breakdown, with training provided and pay per project.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a wedding planner or event planner.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to carry and lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend a final details call with clients approx. 6 weeks before the wedding to confirm logistics, timeline, and expectations.
• Lead and facilitate the ceremony rehearsal on the day before the wedding, ensuring timing and cues.
• Serve as the primary advocate for the couple onsite and provide calm, solutions-focused support.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup aligned with the design and playbook.
• Manage the full wedding day from vendor arrival to final breakdown.
• Greet, direct, and be the main point of contact for all vendors.
• Communicate setup instructions clearly to vendors.
• Coordinate placement of escort cards, menus, table numbers, favors, guest book, and décor.
• Support the wedding party and family with guidance and timing cues.
• Ensure end-of-event items are packed and accounted for.
• Proactively resolve last-minute changes to maintain a smooth guest experience.

Skills

Wedding planning

Communication

Detail orientation

Weekend availability

Reliable transportation

Job description

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company offering design, coordination and planning services across the United States.

The Lead Wedding Coordinator position is a contract role with a flexible schedule for the 2026 season and beyond, based in Connecticut and onsite at events. You will lead weddings onsite, working with client experience managers and coordinators to ensure flawless execution from setup to breakdown, with training provided and pay per project.