Wedding Coordinator

Leigh and Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 397,782 - 566,538; Part time

Job summary

Leigh and Co. in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Wedding Coordinator to oversee wedding planning services. This contract role allows you to choose your schedule and involves direct collaboration with clients and coordinating wedding events onsite.

The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of the wedding day, ensuring a smooth experience for the couple and guests. Key responsibilities include leading rehearsals, overseeing setup, and resolving any issues that arise. Training is provided, and pay is set per project, approximately $350 for 10-12 hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or coordination.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on the wedding day.

Responsibilities

• Attend final details call with clients for logistics.
• Lead and facilitate the ceremony rehearsal.
• Serve as primary advocate for the couple onsite.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup.
• Manage full wedding day execution.
• Greet and direct all vendors.
• Communicate setup instructions to vendors.
• Assist with placement of event details.
• Support wedding party and family members.
• Ensure proper packing of end-of-event items.
• Manage last-minute changes proactively.

Skills

Event management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

Lead Wedding Coordinator

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company based throughout the entire United States - we are looking for planners in Massachusetts. We provide wedding design, wedding coordination and planning services for engaged couples. The Lead Wedding Coordinator position is an exciting opportunity for those looking to be a wedding planner. This position is a contract role and you can pick your own schedule! Training is provided. Pay is $350 for a total of 10-12 hours and is paid per project. We're looking for individuals to join for this 2026 season and beyond.

This position will serve as a lead planner to provide wedding planning services for couples, primarily onsite. You will work alongside our client experience managers during the planning and assistant coordinators onsite to provide the following to execute weddings.

• Attend a final details call with clients approximately 6 weeks prior to the wedding to confirm logistics, timeline, and expectations
• Lead and facilitate the ceremony rehearsal on the day prior to the wedding, ensuring all participants are confident in timing, processional flow, and key cues
• Serve as the primary advocate for the couple onsite - maintaining a calm, solutions-focused presence and supporting them through any challenges that arise
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup in alignment with the event design and our day-of execution playbook
• Manage full wedding day execution from initial vendor arrival through final breakdown at the end of the evening
• Greet, direct, and act as the main point of contact for all vendors
• Communicate setup instructions clearly to vendors to ensure alignment with the event plan
• Coordinate and assist with placement of personal and event details including escort cards, menus, table numbers, favors, guest book, and dcor elements
• Support the wedding party and family members with guidance, timing cues, and any day-of needs
• Ensure all end-of-event items (gifts, guest book, personal dcor, etc.) are properly packed and accounted for
• Proactively manage and resolve any issues or last-minute changes to maintain a smooth guest experience