Travel Wedding Planner

Leigh and Co.

9h•$55,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Wedding Planner to serve as our go-to for weddings needing coverage. This role combines event execution, client coordination, and local relationship building, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys being deeply embedded in their market. The Lead Planner will manage and execute approximately 80 weddings per year, serving as the primary planner/coordinator for assigned clients. In addition to event responsibilities, this role will actively build and maintain relationships with local venues and vendors, attend industry events, and represent the company within the national market.

Requirements

3–5+ years of wedding planning or coordination experience
Experience managing a high volume of events
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Ability to work independently while representing the brand at a high level
Comfortable attending events, networking, and building vendor partnerships
Willingness to work weekends and a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Lead planning and coordination for approximately 80 weddings annually
Travel 95% of the time to different markets for execution
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients during the planning and execution process
Execute wedding days, ensuring timelines and logistics run smoothly
Attend venue walk-throughs, site visits, and client meetings locally
Build and maintain strong relationships with Charleston venues and vendors
Represent the company at networking events, mixers, and industry functions
Act as the local market lead, providing insight and feedback on trends, venues, and opportunities
Collaborate with internal team members to ensure consistency and quality across all events
Travel as needed for select events or team support