The Coordinated Collective
Service levels: Day-of coordination/wedding management
About The Coordinated Collective
The Coordinated Collective
Working out of Arlington, VA, the Coordinated Collective provides day-of coordination for couples who have otherwise organized their own wedding. Aiding couples in the District of Columbia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, the women of this company have a wealth of knowledge and experience organizing weddings in all sorts of venues and design. Owned by Ja’el Mendez, this team of experts brings the final touch needed to make sure you get hitched without a glitch! The initial planning is done by the clients, meaning that couples choose their own vendors and have the freedom to design their own wedding.
The team at the Coordinated Collective bring in depth project management, product development, public relations, and hospitality skills to their services, providing high levels of professionalism. Combined with a passion for music, culture, and food, they see to it that a couple’s wedding vision materializes. Alleviating stress for the couple through their coordination, these planners allow the romantic pair to focus on their special day.
Services by planning level
| Day-of coordination / wedding management | Elopement / microwedding | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | We are a DIY wedding planner's best friend. With us, booking vendors, sending invitations, managing your budget, and renting or buying decorations is your responsibility. We're here to take the wheel on your wedding day and make sure your plan becomes a reality. We welcome unlimited emails during the planning process. Our work with our couples begins eight weeks before the wedding, ensuring no details are overlooked and tying up any loose ends. | Same package, but less time and guests! *no more than 50 guests |
| Planning begins | 6 Months out | 3 Months out |
| Venue Recommendations | ||
| Contract Review | ||
| Transportation Coordination | ||
| Venue Visits | ||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | ||
| Timeline Creation & Management | ||
| Onsite Event Management | ||
| Event Styling & Design | ||
| Vendor Management | ||
| Rentals & Linens | ||
| Pricing | Starts at $2,800 | Starts at $2,300 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
72 reviews
- NC
Nataly C.
Crucial Partners for Our Wedding Day
Chrishaun was our lovely partner in the process of planning our wedding for 120 people in DC and we truly couldn't have done it without her. We did not have a wedding planner and Chrishaun helped us make sure all our ducks were in a row throughout the process. It was helpful to have the templates from the Coordinated Collective to make sure we didn't forget anything, and not having to handle setup/cleanup of decorations was huge since we didn't have a florist or a planner. Chrishaun was a calming presence the day of, and she, Sierra, and Abigail brought our very specific vision to life. The space looked truly beautiful, and Chrishaun really went out of her way to make things easy for us leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day itself - it meant so much to us. Now that our wedding is over, we miss her!
- MM
Molly M.
Bride
We had originally hired a different planner. After having trouble getting that planner to timely respond to our questions, we hired the Coordinated Collective as a replacement. They picked up the process seamlessly. Ja’el was very knowledgeable and helpful with the final planning. Meredith was the day of coordinator and was amazing! She ran the run through which made us very comfortable that all our vendors knew what to do. After the run through, she took over communications with the vendors. The day went so smoothly - we didn’t have to worry about a single thing! My only regret is not hiring the coordinated collective at the very beginning!
- CM
Candice M.
Exceptional Experience with TCC
Chrishaun and her team were integral to the day going as well as it did. The amount of effort and care she put into everything leading up to our big day as well as her attentiveness, preparation and attention to detail were a huge part of why our wedding was a huge success. We are still getting texts and calls from friends and family about how amazing they were. TCC also has a content creator that captured all of the in-between moments beautifully - highly recommended. I couldn’t imagine not working with TCC; way less stress and anxiety.
- S
Samantha
Life Saver
Hiring The Coordinated Collective for wedding coordinator services was one of the best decisions I could have made during my wedding process. My only regret is that I did not find them sooner. I reached out about 2 months before my wedding due to being ghosted by my previous coordinator. Ja’el, the owner, followed up with me and walked me through her process. Her organization and prior experience with my venue made it a no brainer to hire The Coordinated Collective. A week before my wedding, the Sales Coordinator with the venue resigned, and the venue would not return any of our emails. Ja’el handled the situation like a pro and used her expertise to find the right people at my venue to contact. My wedding weekend went off without a hitch, to my knowledge, due to Ja’el and her team handling everything behind the scenes which allowed for me, my groom, my family, and guests to have a seamless experience. I’m still getting compliments at how well run and on time everything went. We truly felt like partners throughout the entire process, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Coordinated Collective.
- WA
Will A.
Excellent Work!
Working with The Coordinated Collective made our wedding day so much less stressful. From start to finish, they communicated with us in a clear and timely way that put our minds at ease. On the actual day, they handled pacing, organization, and reception setup with such skill and experience. What really stood out was how personable they were—they took care of every detail, both big and small, while staying professional and understanding throughout. The team's competence and prompt responses gave us the confidence to enjoy our special day. We would absolutely recommend The Coordinated Collective to any couple looking for a planner who truly has their back.
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