Wedding Coordinator

Boston Catering & Events; San Antonio (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Leigh & Co. Events in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Lead Wedding Coordinator for the 2026 season and beyond. This contract role involves onsite leadership, coordinating wedding day logistics, and serving as the primary point of contact for couples and vendors.

You will work with client experience managers and assistants to execute weddings, ensuring flawless timing, vendor coordination, and a calm guest experience throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to manage logistics and timelines for high‑end weddings.
• Strong communication with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Attention to detail in on-site setup and day-of execution.

Responsibilities

• Attend final details call with clients ~6 weeks before wedding to confirm logistics and timeline.
• Lead ceremony rehearsal and ensure participants are confident in timing and cues.
• Serve as primary onsite advocate for the couple and keep a calm, solutions‑driven presence.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup aligned with design and execution playbook.
• Manage day-of execution from vendor arrival to breakdown.
• Greet and direct vendors, communicate setup instructions to ensure alignment.
• Assist with placement of escort cards, menus, table numbers, decor, and personal items.
• Support wedding party and family with timing cues and day-of needs.
• Ensure all end-of-event items are packed and accounted for.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Lifting 30 lbs

Weekend availability

Education

2+ years wedding/event planning experience

Job description

# Wedding CoordinatorLeigh & Co. Events · San Antonio, Texas · Posted 6 days agoFull-Time Apply Now Share:## About this roleLeigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company based throughout the entire United States - we are looking for planners in Texas. 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 cuesServe 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 experienceRequirementsAbility to work weekends is essentialMust have 2 years experience as a wedding planner or event plannerMust have strong communication skills and be detail orientedMust have reliable transportationMust be able to carry and lift 30 lbs