The Coordinated Collective


Service levels: Day-of coordination/wedding management


About The Coordinated Collective

The Coordinated Collective

a company created for couples planning their own wedding

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.

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Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Day-of coordination / wedding managementElopement / 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 begins6 Months out3 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
PricingStarts at $2,500Starts at $2,200

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  • Spectacular Service

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    Brianna R.Dec 12

    After having finished our wedding, we could not imagine how it would have went without the Coordinated Collective. It went amazing. The whole day was planned spectacularly, and we knew we did not have to worry about anything the day of (and we didn't!) We were able to be present the whole day, and also did not have to worry about giving any of our family or friends any responsibilities—they too were able to be present the whole day with us. We highly recommend )

  • Incredible Coordinators

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    Max pand M.Nov 23, 2025

    The coordinated collective did an absolutely incredible job supporting us in planning and executing our dream wedding. Ja'el in particular is a special, wonderful human being, and her team is great. Having a team of support also made us feel wholly confident everything was under control with contingencies in the event adjustments needed to be made. We absolutely recommend you work with the Coordinated Collective without reservation.

  • Bride

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    Caroline M.Nov 21, 2025

    The Coordinated Collective was worth every penny, they made wedding planning so much easier and made sure our big day ran so smoothly! Our coordinator Abigail was amazing!! She helped us stay on track with planning and was amazing at helping to coordinate all of our vendors. She made sure our entire wedding day ran seamlessly, including implementing our rain plan so well that some guests did not even know that our wedding was supposed to be outside in the first place. We could not recommend them enough!

  • Huge thanks to Ja’el and team!!

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    Bridget J.Nov 20, 2025

    Ja’el and team were essential to the planning and execution of our big day. Ja’el was so helpful, especially coordinating in the weeks leading up to our wedding, and she and her team made our wedding rehearsal, ceremony, and reception seamless. I highly recommend hiring the Coordinated Collective for any and all of your wedding planning/coordination needs!