Wedding Coordinator
About the job
- Ability to work weekends is essential.
- Must have 2 years of experience as a wedding planner or event planner.
- Must have strong communication skills and be detail oriented.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to carry and lift 30 lbs.
- Attend a final details call with clients approximately 6 weeks prior to the wedding to confirm logistics, timeline, and expectations.
- Lead and facilitate the ceremony rehearsal on the day prior to the wedding, ensuring all participants are confident in timing, processional flow, and key cues.
- Serve as the primary advocate for the couple onsite, maintaining a calm, solutions-focused presence and supporting them through challenges that arise.
- Oversee ceremony and reception setup in alignment with the event design and day-of execution playbook.
- Manage full wedding day execution from initial vendor arrival through final breakdown at the end of the evening.
- Greet, direct, and act as the main point of contact for all vendors.
- Communicate setup instructions clearly to vendors to ensure alignment with the event plan.
- Coordinate and assist with placement of personal and event details, including escort cards, menus, table numbers, favors, guest book, and décor elements.
- Support the wedding party and family members with guidance, timing cues, and day-of needs.
- Ensure all end-of-event items, including gifts, guest book, and personal décor, are properly packed and accounted for.
- Proactively manage and resolve issues or last-minute changes to maintain a smooth guest experience.
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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