Wedding Planner — Independent Contractor (Nationwide)

Danbren Media; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbren Media is seeking experienced wedding planners to manage end-to-end planning for couples nationwide as independent contractors. You will lead planning calls, coordinate a full vendor team, and build and execute detailed wedding timelines and day-of coordination.

Applicants should have at least two seasons of wedding planning, strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills, and excellent client communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least two seasons planning weddings end to end with references.
• Confident with budgets, vendor negotiation and multi-vendor timelines.
• Calm, organized and warm with couples and families under pressure.
• Own laptop and phone, reliable transportation within about 60 miles of home market.
• Weekend availability during the wedding season.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning calls and keep each couple's plan, budget and decisions moving on schedule.
• Source and manage venues, caterers, florists, rentals and the rest of the vendor team.
• Build the wedding-day timeline and run the rehearsal and the day itself.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers and DJs so every team works from one plan.
• Keep notes, timelines and vendor contacts current in our planning system.

Skills

Wedding planning

Vendor negotiation

Timeline management

Client communication

Education

Wedding Planning Certification

Job description

Danbren Media is seeking experienced wedding planners to manage end-to-end planning for couples nationwide as independent contractors. You will lead planning calls, coordinate a full vendor team, and build and execute detailed wedding timelines and day-of coordination.

Applicants should have at least two seasons of wedding planning, strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills, and excellent client communication under pressure.