Planner-in-Training

Wedding Planner Intern (Planner-in-Training)

Meadow Mémoire | Ohio

About Meadow Mémoire

Meadow Mémoire is the sister company to Weddings With Sonya, created with one mission in mind: helping couples plan weddings that feel personal, meaningful, and unapologetically them.

We believe weddings should be more personal than performative. We're drawn to celebrations that feel chic, cheeky, intentional, and genuine, not cookie-cutter events designed solely for social media. Our approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and rooted in creating an experience that reflects each couple's unique story.

As Meadow Mémoire grows, we're looking for someone who wants to grow alongside us.

Position Overview

Meadow Mémoire is seeking a Wedding Planner Intern (Planner-in-Training) to learn the ins and outs of wedding planning and coordination directly from an experienced planner. This internship is designed as a training period with the goal of transitioning into a paid planner position upon successful completion.

We're looking for someone who is excited about weddings, eager to learn, comfortable interacting with clients, and passionate about creating exceptional experiences. Previous event experience is a plus, but it is not required. Personality, professionalism, and willingness to learn are far more important.

This position offers flexible scheduling and is ideal for college students, recent graduates, career changers, or anyone seeking hands-on experience in the wedding industry.

What You'll Be Doing

Throughout the internship, you'll receive both virtual and in-person training, including:

Shadowing client consultations and planning meetings
Attending venue tours and vendor meetings
Learning wedding planning systems, timelines, and workflows
Participating in virtual training sessions and educational modules
Assisting with administrative and planning tasks
Shadowing wedding day coordination and execution
Learning client communication and relationship management
Observing real-world problem solving on wedding days
Gradually taking on responsibilities as skills and confidence grow

As your training progresses, you'll be given increasing opportunities to lead portions of meetings, assist couples directly, and develop your own planning style.

What Makes Meadow Mémoire Different

We don't believe there's only one "right" way to be a wedding planner.

Our planners are encouraged to develop their own voice, planning style, and client experience. We value creativity, authenticity, and individuality. As our company grows, we want planners who bring their own strengths and ideas to the table.

This is an opportunity to learn the foundations of planning while building a career that feels uniquely yours.

Who We're Looking For

You might be a great fit if you are:

Friendly, approachable, and professional
Organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable talking with people
Dependable and self-motivated
Adaptable under pressure
Excited to learn new skills
Down-to-earth with a good sense of humor
Passionate about helping people celebrate important moments
Available to attend occasional evening and weekend events

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in weddings, events, hospitality, or customer service
Experience in retail, hospitality, events, communications, or client-facing roles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Reliable transportation within Northeast Ohio
Basic familiarity with Google Workspace and virtual meeting platforms

No prior wedding planning experience is required.

Internship Details

Location: Hybrid (Virtual + In-Person throughout Northeast Ohio)
Schedule: Flexible
Internship Type: Unpaid Training Internship
Duration: Flexible based on learning progress and availability
Education Requirement: None
Experience Requirement: None

Growth Opportunity

This internship is designed as a pathway into a paid planner role with Meadow Mémoire.

Successful candidates who demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, reliability, and mastery of the training program will be strongly considered for ongoing paid planner opportunities. Compensation and workload can be tailored based on availability, desired involvement, and the number of weddings accepted.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us:

Why you're interested in wedding planning
What excites you about working with couples
A fun fact about yourself
Why you think you'd be a great fit for Meadow Mémoire

We're not necessarily looking for the most experienced applicant - we're looking for the right person.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Event planning: 1 year (Preferred)
Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Communication skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44109