Wedding Coordinator

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 based throughout the entire United States – we are looking for planners in Connecticut . 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 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

Requirements

• 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