Freelance Wedding Planner

2 weeks ago


Northallerton DL JW, United Kingdom Alexander Wedding and Events Ltd Full time £15,000 - £20,000 per year

Contract: Self-employed / Freelance (April – September 2026, with potential for annual renewal)

About Us:

We are a Tipi wedding venue in the heart of North Yorkshire, offering couples a magical setting for their special day. With luxury on-site accommodation and a lakeside ceremony area, we pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable celebrations and exceptional service.

We're now looking for a self-employed/freelance Wedding Coordinator to join our friendly team for the 2026 wedding season. If you're organised, energetic, and thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct personal one-to-one venue viewings with potential couples.
  • Lead wedding planning meetings (initial and final), creating detailed and accurate function sheets.
  • Coordinate weddings on the day, managing timelines and ensuring everything runs smoothly from morning preparations through to the evening celebrations.
  • Provide ongoing support to wedding couples, from planning through setup, the event day, and post-wedding collections.
  • Maintain comprehensive and organised event files.
  • Ensure venue readiness at all times, keeping all spaces clean, tidy, and beautifully presented.
  • Assist with venue and accommodation setup, including tables, chairs, decorations, and styling details.
  • Support with event setup, delivery, bar service, and post-event close-down.
  • Meet and greet clients and suppliers on event days and during pre-event visits.
  • Work collaboratively with the team, being proactive and flexible to ensure every wedding exceeds expectations.

About You:

  • Experience in wedding or event coordination (minimum 1 year preferred).
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential due to rural location).
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Confident working with people from all walks of life, calm, polite, and professional.
  • Team player with a positive, hands-on attitude.
  • Quick-thinking, able to stay composed under pressure.
  • Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and customer-focused, always willing to go the extra mile.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Event Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person