Wedding Planner Jobs

Wedding Planner jobs are open across hotels, event venues, independent planning firms, and destination resort properties, at every level from coordinator to senior planner and director, with specializations in luxury weddings, destination events, and cultural ceremonies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Wedding Planner Jobs

Overview

Open roles15
Top stateVirginia
Top employerBlake Events
Top cityForest, VA
Work type54% On-site
Top credentialAssociate's degree

Showing 5 of 15+ Wedding Planner jobs

Wedding Planner
We won't show you this job again
Added 3d ago
Wedding Planner
Vegas Weddings
Las Vegas, Nevada
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
$49k - $75k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

Have you applied for this role?

Wedding Planner Assistant
We won't show you this job again
Added 4d ago
Wedding Planner Assistant
Blake Events
York, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site

Have you applied for this role?

Wedding Planner
We won't show you this job again
Added 4d ago
Wedding Planner
Blake Events
York, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid

Have you applied for this role?

Events and Wedding Planner
We won't show you this job again
Added 1w ago
Events and Wedding Planner
RUNK AND PRATT
Forest, Virginia
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
$40k - $50k/yr
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

Assistant Wedding Planner
We won't show you this job again
Added 1w ago
Assistant Wedding Planner
CM Planning LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Community & Nonprofit Services
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
$20 - $25/hr
On-Site

Have you applied for this role?

See All 15 Wedding Planner Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Wedding Planner Jobs

Wedding Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

Blake Events2 open roles
Your Perfect Bridesmaid2 open roles
Hewitt Oaks1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in wedding planner jobs.

  • Two or more years of hands-on wedding or event coordination experience
  • Demonstrated vendor management and contract negotiation skills
  • Proficiency with event planning software and project management tools
  • Strong budget tracking and expense reconciliation ability
  • Certified Wedding Planner or similar professional certification preferred
  • Availability for evenings, weekends, and travel as events require

Tips for Your Wedding Planner Job Search

Tailor your resume to venue type

Hotel and resort employers want to see on-property event experience, while boutique planning firms prioritize client management and vendor relationships. Reframe your bullets to match the setting you're targeting before you apply to each listing.

Build a portfolio with real timelines

Hiring managers for wedding planner roles care more about how you managed a 300-person ceremony day-of than your aesthetic taste. Include run-of-show documents, vendor contact sheets, and budget reconciliations alongside photos to show operational depth.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists wedding planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target listings that name your niche

If you specialize in South Asian weddings, Jewish ceremonies, or elopements, search those terms alongside "wedding planner" to surface openings that value your specific background. Generalist listings rarely surface niche demand.

Prepare a client scenario for interviews

Wedding planner interviews frequently include a scenario question like "a vendor cancels two hours before the ceremony, walk us through your response." Prepare two or three real or realistic examples that show calm decision-making under time pressure.

Negotiate start dates around peak season

If you receive an offer in late winter or early spring, employers often expect you to absorb a full booked calendar immediately. Clarify which events are already on the books before accepting, and negotiate onboarding time before your first solo event.

Wedding Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most wedding planners?

The companies hiring the most wedding planners right now include Blake Events, Your Perfect Bridesmaid, and Hewitt Oaks, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitality groups and full-service event venues tend to post the most consistent volume throughout the year.

How many wedding planner jobs are remote?

About 46% of wedding planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in administrative coordination, client consultation, and vendor communication rather than day-of execution. Roles that require on-site ceremony management are almost always in-person by nature.

How do you become a wedding planner?

Start by assisting an established planner or coordinator to build hands-on experience with vendor logistics, timelines, and client communication. Earning a recognized certification, such as a Certified Wedding Planner credential, strengthens your resume. Building a portfolio of real events, even unpaid or volunteer ones, is essential before applying to professional roles.

Can I get hired as a wedding planner with no experience?

Yes, entry-level coordinator and assistant planner roles are designed for candidates with limited direct experience. Employers in this space weight transferable skills heavily, so backgrounds in hospitality, catering, event volunteering, or administrative coordination all translate well. A strong portfolio of personal or community events and a professional certification can close the gap further.

What does the wedding planner interview process look like?

Most wedding planner interviews include an initial phone or video screen focused on availability and logistics experience, followed by an in-person or second-round conversation that includes scenario-based questions about vendor conflicts, timeline management, and difficult client situations. Some employers ask you to walk through a past event from inquiry to close, so prepare a clear narrative from at least one real example.

Where can I find and apply to wedding planner jobs?

You can find and apply to wedding planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

See All 15 Wedding Planner Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Wedding Planner Jobs