Wedding Planner

Jobtailor; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced wedding planner to lead day-of coordination, manage client expectations, and supervise vendors from arrival to final breakdown.

The role emphasizes logistics, timeline management, and a calm, solutions-driven presence to ensure a flawless guest experience at Cleveland area weddings. Weekend work is required, and reliable transportation is a must.

You will greet guests, guide the wedding party, and adapt to last-minute changes to keep events running smoothly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend a final details call with clients approximately 4-6 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Calm presence

Job description

• Attend a final details call with clients approximately 4-6 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in wedding planning and event execution, with a focus on logistics management, vendor coordination, and client advocacy. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for ensuring a seamless guest experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wedding Planning Experience
• Event Execution Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Vendor Coordination

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Logistics Management
• Event Setup Coordination
• Timeline Management
• Problem Resolution
• Guest Experience Management

Soft Skills

• Calm Presence
• Solutions-Focused Mindset
• Guidance and Support

Industry Keywords

• Wedding Coordination
• Event Planning
• Ceremony Rehearsal
• Vendor Management
• Event Design Alignment