Wedding Coordinator

Leigh and Co.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 2,800 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Leigh & Co. Events is seeking a Lead Wedding Coordinator for onsite client services nationwide, focusing on West Virginia. This contract role offers flexible scheduling and training, with pay of $275 per project for 10-12 hours. Join us for the 2026 season and beyond.

You will lead the wedding day, coordinate with vendors and family, and ensure flawless execution from details to final breakdown.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years experience as a wedding planner or event planner.
• Must have strong communication skills and be detail oriented.
• 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 to confirm logistics, timeline and expectations.
• Lead and facilitate the ceremony rehearsal the day before the wedding.
• Serve as the primary onsite advocate for the couple and provide calm, solutions-focused support.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup in line with the design and playbook.
• Manage full wedding day execution from vendor arrival to breakdown.
• Greet and direct vendors, acting as main contact.
• Communicate setup instructions to vendors to align with the event plan.
• Coordinate placement of escort cards, menus, table numbers, favors and décor.
• Support wedding party with timing, cues and day-of needs.
• Ensure gifts, guest book and decor are packed and accounted for.
• Proactively resolve last-minute changes to maintain guest experience.

Skills

Wedding planning

Communication

Detail oriented

Transportation

Physical stamina

Job description

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company based throughout the entire United States - we are looking for planners inWest Virginia. 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 acontractrole and you can pick your own schedule! Training is provided. Pay is $275 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 décor 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 décor, etc.) are properly packed and accounted for

• Proactively manage and resolve any issues or last-minute changes to maintain a smooth guest experience

• Ability to work weekends is essential

• Must have 2 years experience as a wedding planner or event planner

• Must have strong communication skills and be detail oriented

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be able to carry and lift 30 lbs.