Lead Wedding Planner

Leigh & Co. Events is a rapidly growing wedding planning company that serves clients across the United States with a focus on creating unforgettable and seamless wedding experiences. Known for their personalized and detail-oriented approach, Leigh & Co. Events has gained a reputation for excellence in coordinating weddings that truly reflect the couple's vision and style. The company operates with a passion for perfection, ensuring that every event they oversee is executed flawlessly from initial planning to the final send-off. As a leader in the wedding planning industry, Leigh & Co. Events prides itself on its comprehensive training, commitment to customer satisfaction, and flexibility that empowers event professionals to thrive.

This opportunity is for a contract position as a Lead Wedding Planner, offering a unique blend of independence and support. The role is perfect for experienced wedding planners who are passionate about bringing weddings to life while enjoying the flexibility of setting their own schedules. Each wedding project pays $350 for 10 to 12 hours of dedicated work, making it an appealing option for planners looking to supplement their income or manage a workload that fits their lifestyle. With a focus on the 2026 wedding season and beyond, Leigh & Co. Events is building a team of highly skilled planners who are ready to deliver exceptional onsite experiences.

As a Lead Wedding Planner with Leigh & Co. Events, you will take on key responsibilities that ensure each wedding day runs smoothly and exceeds client expectations. Your role will involve working closely alongside client experience managers and assistant coordinators to deliver comprehensive day-of wedding services. This includes conducting detailed final calls with clients six weeks before their wedding date to finalize logistics, timelines, and expectations. Your leadership will be essential during the ceremony rehearsal to guide the wedding party and vendors, ensuring everyone understands their roles and the flow of the event. On the wedding day, you will be the primary onsite advocate for the couple, handling any challenges with a calm and solutions-oriented mindset. Your duties will also include overseeing the setup of both ceremony and reception in accordance with event designs and execution playbooks, greeting and managing vendors, coordinating the placement of key personal and decorative elements, and maintaining smooth operations throughout the event. You will also ensure the safe packing of all end-of-event items and proactively manage any last-minute changes to create an exceptional experience for the couple and their guests. This role requires a detail-driven individual who can maintain grace under pressure and deliver top-tier customer service.