Wedding Planner

Leigh and Co.; Sacramento (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Leigh & Co. Events is seeking a Lead Wedding Coordinator for the 2026 season and beyond. This acontract role allows you to pick your schedule and training is provided. Pay is $400 per project for 10–12 hours, with weddings planned primarily onsite.

You will act as the lead planner, coordinating with client experience managers and on-site coordinators to execute weddings according to design and playbooks. Weekend availability and prior two years of planner experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years experience as a wedding planner or event planner.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to lift up to 30 lbs. required.

Responsibilities

• Attend final details call with clients 4–6 weeks before wedding to confirm logistics and timelines.
• Lead ceremony rehearsal and manage timing, flow, and cues.
• Act as primary onsite advocate for the couple and maintain calm solutions-focused presence.
• Oversee ceremony and reception setup per design and playbook.
• Manage full wedding day execution from vendor arrival to teardown.
• Greet and coordinate with all vendors; direct setup and event flow.
• Communicate setup instructions to vendors to align with the plan.
• Coordinate placement of escort cards, menus, table numbers, favors, guest book, and décor.
• Support wedding party and family with timing and needs on the day.
• Ensure end-of-event items are packed and accounted for.
• Proactively resolve issues for a smooth guest experience.
• Weekend work is essential.

Skills

Wedding planning

Event coordination

Onsite management

Vendor liaison

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Job description

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company - we are looking for planners. 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 acontractrole and you can pick your own schedule! Training is provided. Pay is $400 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 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

• 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.