Wedding Coordinator

About the Role

Leigh & Co. Events is a rapidly expanding wedding planning business seeking experienced planners to join its team. The company offers wedding design, coordination, and planning support for engaged couples, and this Lead Wedding Coordinator opportunity is aimed at candidates who want to build a career in wedding planning. It is a contract-based role with flexible scheduling, and training will be provided. Compensation is $400 for each project, covering roughly 10 to 12 hours of work. The team is looking to add someone for the 2026 season and beyond.

Role Overview

This position is centered on leading wedding day execution, mostly onsite, while partnering with client experience managers before the event and assistant coordinators during the wedding itself. The role requires someone who can keep events organized, support the couple, coordinate vendors, and ensure the ceremony and reception run smoothly from setup through breakdown.

Key Responsibilities

• Join the final planning call with clients about six weeks before the wedding to review logistics, timing, and expectations.
• Run and support the ceremony rehearsal the day before the wedding so everyone understands the sequence, timing, and important cues.
• Act as the couple’s main onsite support, staying composed and solution-oriented if issues come up.
• Supervise ceremony and reception setup so it matches the event design and day-of execution plan.
• Manage the wedding from the arrival of the first vendors until the final breakdown at the end of the night.
• Welcome vendors, guide them on arrival, and serve as the central contact person onsite.
• Relay setup directions to vendors clearly so the event is carried out as planned.
• Help place and arrange personal and event items such as escort cards, menus, table numbers, favors, guest books, and décor.
• Assist the wedding party and family with timing, guidance, and other day-of needs.
• Make sure end-of-event belongings, including gifts, guest books, and personal décor, are collected and packed properly.
• Handle last-minute changes and problems quickly to keep the guest experience running smoothly.

Requirements

• Weekend availability is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in wedding planning or event planning is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary, along with a high level of attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs is required.

Compensation

The role pays $400 per project for approximately 10 to 12 hours of work.

Additional Information

This is a contract position with a self-selected schedule. Training is included. The company is hiring for the 2026 season and future projects. The work is primarily onsite in Philadelphia, PA.