Wedding Planner

## About Leigh & Co. Events and this opportunity

Leigh & Co. Events is a fast-growing wedding planning company operating across the United States. We are seeking planners in New York to join our team for the 2026 season and beyond. This is a contract role; you can pick your own schedule and training is provided. Pay ranges from $25 - $35/hour and is paid per project.

### The role in practice

As a lead planner you will provide wedding planning services for couples, primarily onsite. You will work alongside assistant coordinators and act as the couple's advocate on the wedding day, keeping them calm under pressure and assisting with any issues that arise. The position requires being at the venue from the very beginning of the morning through tear down at the end of the night, and the ability to work weekends is essential.

You will regularly:

- Create wedding timelines for couples

- Oversee ceremony and reception set up and execute all day-of operations

- Greet and direct all vendors and communicate with them regarding set ups

- Set up seating cards, menu cards, table numbers, favors, guest book and other decor

- Assist the wedding party and family with any needs, questions or concerns

- Ensure end of event arrangements are made for gifts, guest book, toasting flutes, etc.

### What we require

This role requires that you have:

- Must have 2 years 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.

This is a hybrid, contract position based in Buffalo, New York, with pay of $25 - $35/hour paid per project. Training is provided and we are looking for individuals to join for our 2026 season and beyond.