Wedding Planner Jobs in Ladera Ranch, CA (NOW HIRING)

Excited about launching your career in the wedding industry but not sure where to start? Our CCSA position is just what you've been looking for! At Wedgewood Weddings, we've created this role to equip you with the skills and confidence you need to succeed and kickstart your career with us.

We're looking for an energetic go-getter with a passion for creating joyful experiences to join our expert team as a CCSA (Captain, Coordinator, Sales Admin). This role is an incredible way to learn the ropes in event management and wedding planning. Being a rockstar CCSA will set you up for future growth within our fast-expanding company and pave the way to level up to our Catering Sales Manager role!

What’ll you do:

• Run events like a pro – handle all the logistics, from setting up for events to managing the event team to guest sendoff at the end of the night. From serving to banquet captaining, you'll master the ins and outs of banquet operations. 

• Get hands-on with wedding planning – coordinate all the details of couples’ celebrations and make sure everything runs smoothly on the big day. 

• Wedding day fun -you'll take charge of rehearsal coordination, decor set up and ensure seamless day-of wedding planning, making sure every detail is perfect for the big day.

• Help with admin tasks – think floor plans, vendor communications, and everything in between.

•  Collaborate with our diverse network – including in-house planning and sales teams, on-site event staff, and external vendors – to deliver incredible experiences for couples and guests.

 Who we’re looking for:

• No wedding experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Hospitality experience is a plus!

• Got an eye for detail? Awesome. Great with people? Even better.

• Love a fast-paced environment? Our venues are always buzzing with activity. We need someone who thrives under pressure and keeps calm when things get hectic.

• Can you make speed your superpower? We love to make things happen fast. If you're quick on your feet and love to hustle, you'll fit right in.

• Passionate about creating wow moments for people? Our team members recognize weddings as once-in-a-lifetime experiences and treat every guest like they're part of something extraordinary.

Additional Information:

• Physical requirements – may include lifting chairs, moving tables and assisting with banquet set-up and tear-down  

• Flexibility – We work when our guests celebrate, so weekends and holidays are a must

• College degree or equivalent hospitality experience preferred

Enough about you; this is what you need to know about us: We're a family-owned business that's been revolutionizing the wedding industry since 1986. Everyone knows weddings are stressful, and that's where we come in! With 80+ venues coast to coast and growing, we offer beautiful locations and stress-free planning with our all-inclusive packages. Our expert team specializes in handling all the logistics, meaning clients can sidestep the headaches of planning a wedding.

We're a team of hospitality enthusiasts who do whatever it takes to create flawless, fun, and unique events. Our goal? Delivering the best value, service, and convenience to every client, every time. That's why we hire people who are passionate about making each celebration truly special

Why choose us:

• You'll love the competitive pay; favorable bonus plan; PTO; paid holidays; sick leave; medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance; a company funded health reimbursement account; or our 401(k) with company match.

• Growth-oriented culture – thrive in our dynamic "have fun" environment, with 80% of General Manager and Regional Manager positions filled through internal promotions.

• Highly recommended workplace: 90% of our full-time team members endorse us as a great place to work, thanks to our collaborative culture and focus on employee satisfaction.

Are you ready to join our team and revolutionize the wedding industry? Come grow with us and make every day a celebration!

Pay Rate: $27.81/hr

Quarterly Bonus: $1,500

Full-Time, Benefits Eligible 

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (in person only) 

The important extras: 

• As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.
• Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.