Wedding Coordinator

Leigh & Co. Events; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 482,160; Part time

Job summary

Leigh & Co. Events in Wilmington, North Carolina is seeking a Lead Wedding Coordinator to oversee and execute wedding planning services for couples. This contract role allows for a flexible schedule and requires at least two years of experience in wedding or event planning. Responsibilities include managing ceremony and reception setups, leading the wedding day execution, and serving as the primary contact for vendors and the couple on the day of the event. Training is provided, and pay is $350 for 10-12 hours per project.

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends is essential.
• Must have at least two years of experience as a wedding or event planner.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to carry and lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead planner providing onsite wedding planning services.
• Attend final details call with clients to confirm logistics and timeline.
• Lead ceremony rehearsal, ensuring all participants understand key cues.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup per event design.
• Manage wedding-day execution from start to finish.
• Greet and direct all vendors.
• Assist with placement of personal event details.
• Support wedding party and family members on the day.
• Ensure all items are accounted for at the end of the event.
• Resolve issues or last-minute changes to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast‑growing wedding planning company based throughout the entire United States – we are looking for wedding planners in North Carolina. 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 become a wedding planner. This is a contract role, and you can pick your own schedule! Training is provided. Pay is $350 for a total of 10‑12 hours, paid per project, for the 2026 season and beyond.

Responsibilities

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

• Attend a final details call with clients approximately six 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 at least two years of experience as a wedding 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.