Lead Wedding Coordinator

About the Role

Leigh & Co. Events is expanding quickly and is hiring planners for weddings. The company offers wedding design, coordination, and planning support for engaged couples. This Lead Wedding Coordinator opportunity is suited to someone who wants to build a career in wedding planning. It is a contract position with a flexible self-selected schedule, and training will be provided. The assignment pays $400 for approximately 10 to 12 hours of work and is compensated per project. The team is seeking people available for the 2026 season and beyond.

Role Summary

This role acts as the lead planner for wedding day services, with the work primarily taking place onsite. You will partner with client experience managers during the planning process and with assistant coordinators on event day to help ensure weddings are executed smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Join the client final-details call around six weeks before the wedding to review logistics, timing, and expectations.
• Run the ceremony rehearsal the day before the wedding and make sure everyone understands the sequence, timing, and cues.
• Represent the couple onsite as the main point of support, staying composed and solving problems as they come up.
• Supervise ceremony and reception setup so it matches the event design and the day-of execution plan.
• Oversee the full wedding day from the arrival of vendors through the final teardown at the end of the night.
• Welcome vendors, guide them, and serve as the central point of contact throughout the event.
• Give clear setup direction to vendors so the event is carried out according to plan.
• Help arrange personal and décor items such as escort cards, menus, table numbers, favors, guest books, and other design pieces.
• Support the wedding party and family members with timing, direction, and day-of assistance.
• Make sure all end-of-event belongings, including gifts, guest books, and personal décor, are packed up and tracked properly.
• Handle last-minute issues quickly and proactively to protect the guest experience and keep the event running smoothly.

Requirements

• Weekend availability is required.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a wedding planner or event planner is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a sharp eye for detail are essential.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs is required.

Additional Information

This is a contract role based onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas. Training is included. Compensation is $400 per project for roughly 10 to 12 hours of work. The team is hiring for the 2026 season and future seasons as well.