Assistant Wedding Coordinator
About the job
- Assist with ceremony and reception setup according to the approved floor plan.
- Place décor items, including signage, candles, favors, menus, place cards, and personal details.
- Ensure décor and event spaces remain clean, organized, and presentation-ready throughout the day.
- Welcome and direct vendors upon arrival.
- Assist with ceremony organization, including lining up the wedding party and coordinating processional timing.
- Help manage guest flow and answer guest questions throughout the event.
- Monitor the reception timeline alongside the Lead Planner.
- Assist with room flips and reception transitions when applicable.
- Coordinate specialty moments, including cake cutting, grand entrance preparation, speeches, first dances, bouquet toss, and other scheduled events.
- Assist with collecting personal items and ensuring designated décor is packed appropriately at the conclusion of the event.
- Support problem-solving efforts while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
- Represent Leigh & Co. with professionalism, courtesy, and client service.
About the company
Leigh and Co. plans weddings and other events for couples, businesses and private hosts across the United States. Its wedding services range from wedding day management and partial planning to full service and White Glove packages. Planners handle detailed budgets, design, vendor communication, timelines and on-site execution, with the scope of support set by the selected package. Its broader event practice coordinates corporate gatherings, brand activations, influencer experiences and social celebrations, creating custom proposals around each event's goals, scale and complexity. Founded in 2020, Leigh and Co. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Internal progression: the careers page says most lead coordinators started as assistants and advanced within a year.
- Schedule control: the current wedding planner contract lets planners choose their own schedule.
- Structured coaching: marketing interns receive recurring feedback, mentorship and supervised project experience.
What critics are saying
- Personal equipment burden: lead coordinators must use their own laptop, phone and vehicle.
- Weekend-dependent earnings: assistant coordinator work is event-based, mainly weekends, at $150 per event.
- Fixed project compensation: the advertised lead planner role pays $400 for 10-12 hours.
What makes Leigh and Co. unique
- Separate client liaison: a dedicated Client Experience Manager guides couples from the start.
- Local matching process: planners are paired with couples according to venue, personality and style.
- Priced entry tier: non-wedding event coordination starts at $1,750, with expanded work quoted individually.
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