Wedding Coordinator

Leigh & Co. Events; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Leigh & Co. Events is seeking a Lead Wedding Coordinator for California. This contract role offers flexible scheduling and paid per project.

Training is provided, with pay at $350 per project for roughly 10–12 hours. You will join for the 2026 season and beyond, leading planning services onsite and coordinating closely with our client experience managers and assistants. You will oversee all aspects of the wedding day, from final details calls to vendor coordination and execution, ensuring a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead planner onsite to execute weddings as the primary coordinator.
• Attend a final details call with clients ~6 weeks prior to wedding.
• Lead ceremony rehearsal and ensure timing, cues, and flow are smooth.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup according to design and playbook.
• Manage full wedding day execution from vendor arrival to breakdown.
• Greet and direct vendors; be main point of contact.
• Communicate setup instructions to vendors to align with the plan.
• Coordinate placement of escort cards, menus, table numbers, and décor.
• Support wedding party and family with guidance and cues.
• Ensure end-of-event items are packed and accounted for.
• Proactively manage issues and last-minute changes to maintain guest experience.

Skills

Wedding planning

Event coordination

Communication

Detail orientation

Job description

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company based throughout the entire United States - we are looking for planners in California . 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