The Coordinated Collective Reviews
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Kenneth Sent on 04/28/2025Amazing Support from Start to Finish
We worked with The Coordinate Collective for our wedding coordination, and it was absolutely a must-have. Abi was our main coordinator, and she was incredible to work with—organized, thoughtful, and on top of every detail. We also spoke with Ja’el early on, and she really convinced us to move forward with them.
Throughout the entire process, we were constantly in communication with Abi and the team. They made sure everything stayed on track and that no detail was missed. Our wedding simply would not have been possible without them. If you are even slightly on the fence about whether you need a coordinator, trust me—it’s worth it, and this is the team you want. -
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Whitney Sent on 04/06/2025Phenomenal Wedding Coordination
As we began planning for our wedding day, we started to realize just how much work it was going to be logistically leading up to the big event, but especially on the day itself and got a sense of overwhelm at possibly not having dedicated help. This prompted us to see what options existed for a day-of coordinator. We had a few inquiries answered, but then I talked to The Coordinated Collective’s Ja’el, the company’s founder, and she was an absolute treasure. It’s not every day you meet someone who feels like a friend you can get excited to share big moments with, and this was exactly how it felt with Ja’el. She was genuinely interested in hearing our love story and what led to this big moment, asked pertinent questions to help her best assess if The Coordinated Collective could best serve us, and offered helpful details about the business so that we both could determine if the fit was the right one. We knew instantly and didn’t hesitate to commit and were soon connected with Liz and Blair, and would you believe it…they too were phenomenal – joyful, energetic, knowledgeable, and exceptionally organized. They helped us to think through our overall plan, addressing outstanding items we still needed to figure out, and offered creative ideas and suggestions along the way. They created a shared space for us to utilize and provide updates throughout, and a SUPER helpful spreadsheet that helped to organize it all in a meaningful way. As we got closer to our wedding day, they jumped in to assist with vendor communication and follow-up to ensure everything was on track and we were getting the answers to our questions. We didn’t even vet any of their communications and never felt like we needed to because they were spot on and with the utmost kindness and clarity. We felt proud to have them on our team! Through the walk-thru and rehearsal, we were able to finalize last minute details and for both, Liz and Blair came prepared with notes and printed documents so everyone would be on the same page. On the day of the rehearsal, we asked about a last-minute change for our getting ready location and they quickly jumped in to connect all the vendors to confirm the shift was doable and that no one would show up at the wrong place. The wedding day went off without any issue and you wouldn’t have even known a change had occurred – everyone was where they needed to be and with smiles on. The positive energy was palpable and much of that was driven by that which Liz & Blair put forward to set the tone. It felt every time anyone needed something, there was Liz & Blair, lending a helping hand, including making sure we were fed and running a make-shift bumper car down a hill for a photo op. They must have gotten a million steps that day and never once seemed put out or ready to be done. Mad kudos for the multiple attempts to help fix my (the bride’s) train whose hook had come dislodged during the night, despite me being antsy and making it difficult by not standing still. 😊 We also had a number of friends/family ready to help pack everything into cars at the end of the night which they expected to be far more involved, but Liz & Blair had magically packed everything back into bins so all that was really left was loading and transport. Those there to witness this magic were highly complementary and grateful, and so are we! The whole of our experience from start to finish was phenomenal and while we’re now happily married, we’d do it all over just to get to work with Liz & Blair again! We hope you’re blessed enough to have the chance to work with The Coordinated Collective and have no doubt the entire team is the best around. Thank you Ja’el, Liz, and Blair…from the bottom of our hearts! -
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Allison Sent on 01/11/2025Excellent Guidance and Direction
Francisco from The Coordinated Collective was invaluable to planning and executing our wedding. He was a pleasure to work with the entire time. His guidance during our vendor search expedited the process so we could focus on the fine details. He coordinated all the vendors for us and helped set up the timeline for our wedding day. Him and Chrishaun made the wedding day run extremely smooth through working with all the vendors and wedding party so everyone knew what was happening. We could not be more thankful for how their work allowed us to fully enjoy our wedding. -
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Melissa Sent on 12/23/2024The stress-free wedding of our dreams!
We worked with Francisco as our day-of wedding coordinator at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! From the moment we started working with him, he was incredibly thorough, organized, and clearly genuinely invested in making our wedding day as smooth and joyful as possible.
In the months leading up to the wedding, Francisco helped walk us through the big checklist items for planning a wedding, ensuring we didn’t overlook a single detail while always being respectful of our choices and vision. His communication over email was always timely and clear, and our planning phone calls were always productive, efficient, and fun!
One of the most valuable things he did was create a comprehensive vendor packet that centralized all final details—this was a game-changer! We didn’t have to worry about keeping track of updates or managing version control, as he seamlessly handled all communication and coordination with our vendors. His understanding of the venue layout, the timing with our photographer, and the logistics of transporting wedding items made the final decisions stress-free. We trusted him completely, and every detail turned out exactly as we’d hoped—or better!
When it came time for the wedding weekend itself, Francisco expertly ran our rehearsal, navigating family dynamics with calm professionalism and making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident. On the wedding day, Francisco was a calm and reassuring presence, quietly in charge and gracefully keeping everything on track. As someone who’s very Type A and typically likes to stay on top of everything, I was amazed by how much I was able to relax and simply enjoy the day because I knew Francisco would be handling it all. Thanks to him, we could focus on celebrating with our loved ones, knowing everything was in the best hands.
If you’re looking for someone who will bring warmth, expertise, and a true sense of calm to your wedding day, Francisco is your person. He made our wedding a dream come true, and we wouldn’t change a single thing.
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Ian B. Sent on 10/27/2024Great to work with!
Working with the Coordinate Collective was a highlight of our wedding. Several of our vendors recommended them, and we were not disappointed! Abi worked with us through the planning process to lay out a plan for our day from beginning to end, was in constant contact, and acted as a closer when we needed some help finalizing those last details. When our big day came, we were totally comfortable handing our plan off to Abi, who not only got us in the right places and kept us on schedule, but set up our homemade decorations and florals to create a warm and beautiful space that we’re still buzzing about days later. She also made sure that the end of the night went off without a hitch, directing the breakdown so we could enjoy the last moments of our day, and even stepping in days later to resolve one lingering issue we’d had. The Coordinated Collective made our wedding day stress free and unforgettable! -
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Martha Sent on 06/21/2024Thank you for helping us give our daughter her dream wedding!
The team of Liz and Blair did an amazing job helping us pull off our daughter's wedding. They were absolutely wonderful to work with. They exemplified the height of professionalism at all times and clearly communicated with us regarding next steps and focusing on the critical final details. It was a true privilege to work with them and I am happy to recommend them to any couple looking for day of planning. -
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Jamal Sent on 11/25/2023Best investment of our wedding!
We hired the amazing team at Coordinated Collective to help coordinate our wedding. We had been connected to her through our neighbors, who has also used the coordinated collective for their wedding. We have to say that hiring Ja’el and her team (Molly and Jessica) was the single most valuable investment of our wedding. Ja’el is extremely professional and has a process and system that ensured that all of our desires and wishes were captured and communicated to all of our vendors, wedding party, family and friends.
We had several calls with Ja’el leading up to our wedding, where we discussed and finalized some of the major details of our wedding. Ja’el also was available to offer perspective, make recommendations, and answer some of our minor questions as well. She was extremely attentive, quick to respond, and clear on setting and communicating expectations with us. Ja’el’s process, timeline, and consistent urging ensures that every detail of our wedding was planned and communicated to our vendors 2 weeks prior to our event. This included photography and videography, the DJ, the venue and catering, hair and makeup, transportation, flowers, decor, lighting, cake baker, officiant, and wedding party. This also included a full inventory of everything that was ours and/or needed to return after the event. This ensured that we could spend the weeks leading up to our event communicating to and welcoming our guests into town as well as answering minor questions.
During the rehearsal, Ja’el effectively communicated our vision to our wedding party and set the tone, making sure that everyone knew and respected that the day was ours.
On the day of the event, it was clear that Ja’el and her team were prepared. They arrived on time, ensured that all of our vendors knew where to be and when and delivered on their services, and handled everything with flying colors. All of the preparation, leading up to the day allows us to feel comfortable and confident that Ja’el and her team knew what we wanted and could deal with any issues as they came. If there were major issues, we certainly didn’t know about it. There were a couple minor issues that we noticed during the day but Ja’el and her team handled everything.
Behind the incredible professionalism, the coordinated collective team was so fun to work with. They even showed off some dance moves towards the end of our reception.
Our day was absolutely amazing and we literally could not have pulled it off without the Coordinated Collective. We weren’t the only ones to notice either. Even some of our friends and family have expressed how impressed they were with Ja’el.
We would 1000% hire them again and would 10000% recommend them to others. -
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Timothy Sent on 11/20/2023Wonderful Day of Coordinators!
Ja'el and her team were wonderfully professional, supportive, and organized. My wife and I went into our wedding day 100% confident that they had everything covered, and indeed they kept everything running smoothly and we had a wonderful wedding thanks to the Coordinated Collective! Thank you so much, Ja'el, we can't recommend you enough! -
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Ian W. Sent on 09/25/2023Top notch team and wonderful people
Ja’el and Blair were outstanding from start to finish! We could not have had our wedding without their help every step of the way. They made sure the day of went off without a hitch, left no stone unturned in the planning process, and were always incredibly easy to get in touch with and talk to. They know so much about this industry and their knowledge helped make our lives much easier. We are so grateful for their help and highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding! -
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Alexa Sent on 09/12/2022Best Wedding Coordinators in the DMV - NO contest!!!!
Ja'el and her team were the best vendor decision we could have possibly made for our big day. This is not an exaggeration. We did not hire a full wedding planner, and Ja'el not only helped us figure out all of the things we didn't know we needed to plan for, she helped us organize every detail, communicate with our vendors and manage our own emotions in the months leading up to the wedding. We learned so much from Ja'el and how much it takes to truly pull of every detail of a wedding through working with her.
Ja'el is a straight up pro. Her and her team allowed us to do the most important thing at our wedding - be present! Everything was executed so perfectly--from the little details like welcome signs to the big things like transportation from our ceremony to the venue--that my husband and I got to be in the moment for every minute of our wedding.
Throughout the planning process, Ja'el was such a proactive and open communicator. We always felt we could ask her any question and even if she didn't know the answer (rarely, if at all) she helped us work to a solution. She communicated so well with all of our vendors and took so much of the weight that comes with planning a wedding, especially in the last few weeks leading up to it, completely off our shoulders. We had a very large wedding party, and Ja'el was able to manage personalities and volume to get everyone where they needed to go.
Beyond her professionalism, Ja'el is an incredibly kind, warm and welcoming person. She cares about her clients and you can tell that she wants to help make your day as special as you always hoped it would be. I could not recommend The Coordinated Collective enough. If you are getting married in the DC area, no matter the venue, you need Ja'el and her team. My wedding may be over, but I know we'll keep in touch with Ja'el for years to come. THANK YOU Ja'el! We love you! -
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Emily Sent on 09/04/2022Hands down, the best planning decision we made for our wedding
When we started planning our wedding, we were on the fence about whether we needed to hire a day-of coordinator. We knew that we were having a fairly small wedding and that we weren’t going to use that many vendors, so it didn’t seem like it would be too much for us to handle day-of details like schedule management and tipping.
But once we talked to Ja’el, we knew the Coordinated Collective was going to be a great investment to make sure our wedding ran smoothly and we actually got to enjoy our own party. During our first call, Ja’el took the time to get to know us and to help us think through some of the nuances that we didn’t know to ask about. We walked away with a great list of follow-ups and an understanding of what we needed to do immediately, and what we could hold off on for a bit longer.
Once we signed on, Katie was assigned as our event lead. Where to even start - we can’t say enough good things about her. Katie really understood what we wanted for the day, and the worksheets and tracking tools she provided helped us focus on getting the right information, communicated day-of plans to vendors, and made sure that our wedding week was quiet so we could enjoy it with our families.
She also helped us navigate vendor questions and even helped us have a successful rehearsal without giving away a fun surprise moment in the ceremony. Our wedding party all remarked on how fun she made the rehearsal.
Day-of, she and Molly kept things running smoothly and gave us the space to really enjoy our celebration and our guests. We and our guests had a total blast at our wedding, and we absolutely could not have had the same event without the help of the Coordinated Collective. -
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Margaret Sent on 06/13/2022A key to wedding day success
We worked with Meredith and her assistant coordinator Molly for our recent wedding at Glen Echo, and they were fantastic from start to finish. Meredith reached out about 3 months before our wedding and shared a bunch of useful planning tools, made sure we were on track with our planning schedule, and and kept an eye on us and our vendors as we got closer to the date. We have several calls with her leading up to the wedding to go through our checklists, and by the time the wedding weekend rolled around we felt very prepared with her help. Even though the Coordinated Collective is advertised as "day-of" coordination, they really do so much more than just that.
During the wedding day Meredith kept our vendors and wedding party on track with amazing energy- even though it was a 90+ degree humid day. We had a few small hiccups that Meredith and Molly graciously swooped in to fix (and I'm sure many more moments where they put out fires before we even knew they were happening).
We'd 100% recommend them for anyone who is looking for a little less than full-scale wedding planning, but wants to have someone to keep them on track leading up to and during the wedding! We truly couldn't have pulled off the day without them. -
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Samantha Sent on 05/05/2022Best Wedding Decision Made
Hiring The Coordinative Collective, specifically, Ja'el Mendez and Meredith Bell (30 days out from our 100 person wedding that we planned in roughly 3 months) was the BEST decision we made! Full stop.
These women were professional, organized, and exceptionally kind in every single interaction I had with them. With such an absurd timeline and having not hired a wedding planner, I had a lot to figure out in 1 month.
Not only did TCC offer management and logistical support with constructing timelines, walk through details and meetings, venue layout, vendor recommendations, etc. but they were an incredible source of emotional support and encouragement when I thought I wasn't going to be able to pull this thing off.
When it came to day-of, we trusted Meredith to manage the day for us and she came through beyond what we expected or imagined. She elevated the mood and lightened our hearts when things felt stressful or heavy. She was decisive and directive when we needed her to be so. She was proactive with the schedule and communicating with our vendors so that we didn't have to, and thanks to her alone, we actually got to enjoy a full wedding meal. We know things went wrong but she just handled it with such grace.
The day would have looked and felt very different without Meredith and team. We were taken care of by extremely genuine and competent professionals who know the DC wedding industry inside and out, and we cannot recommend them enough :) -
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Alyssa Sent on 11/14/2021Quality day of wedding coordination
Katie and Makenzie were so enjoyable to work with. They provided the exact direction and organization that we needed for our 9/19 wedding. Highly recommend investing in day of coordination services to ensure a seamless wedding day. -
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Michelle Sent on 09/21/2021The BEST Wedding Coordinators!
We have been working with Drew since before the pandemic and through our minimony and finally our postponed larger wedding party. She always had fantastic advice when we were unsure, and made us feel completely at ease going into our wedding weekend. We were even more impressed during the rehearsal and wedding day when she coordinated everything seamlessly. She is a joy to work with and be around, and brought a great positive energy to our wedding. We also had some interactions with Ja'el and Sadie who were both lovely as well! I highly recommend The Coordinate Collective to any couple looking for seamless wedding coordination!! -
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Jennyo Sent on 06/18/2021Hire them immediately!!
Ja’el and her team were absolutely fantastic! Ja’el worked with me from the beginning in developing a day-of timeline and figuring out what I needed to do in terms of planning. She ran our rehearsal and most importantly made sure that no one bothered us on the big day. The minute I walked in to the venue she was by my side, making sure I had what I needed. From little things like finding scissors to cut the hanger straps off my dress, to stalling the start so that more guests could be seated. I honestly don’t know how I would have been able to have such a smooth wedding without Ja’el, Evan, and Meredith!! My wedding day was perfect because of them. :) -
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Brittany Sent on 01/26/2021The Best Investment for Our Wedding
My husband and I got married on September 25, 2020 and hired Evin Moss as our coordinator - she was absolutely amazing. She helped us navigate the final decisions we had to make and worked with us to think through the logistics of each piece of our big day. Evin was our go-to hero - if somebody had a question, she answered it; if there was a problem, she fixed it. Evin made sure everything ran smoothly, which took so much pressure and stress off of us and our family and wedding party so that we could truly enjoy the day. For brides and grooms still trying to decide whether it's worth it to hire a day-of-coordinator, know this: hiring the Coordinated Collective was the single best decision we made for our wedding and we would 200% do it again. -
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Meghan Sent on 12/02/2020Ja'el made it happen!
Our wedding would not have been as memorable with The Coordinated Collective! Ten weeks before our large wedding celebration, COVID hit and we were forced to cancel our large celebration. After a few weeks of thinking, we decided we did not want to wait to be husband and wife. That is when I got in touch with Ja’el about planning a backyard micro-wedding in just four weeks! Ja’el was incredibly flexible and professional as she listened to our priorities and made some suggestions to make our day as special as possible under the circumstances. Before our wedding, she made herself available to consult on how we could do a small outdoor dinner set up (even gave suggestions for inexpensive table linens), created a timeline for us, and helped test our Zoom link and audio. On our wedding day, I was relaxed knowing Ja’el was handling almost all of our set up. This included setting up our outdoor dinner tables, dessert table, music, and Zoom feed. I truly did not have to lift a finger or answer any questions, and everything looked better than I imagined! I am so happy we asked Ja’el to help us with our wedding; knowing all our details were taken care of allowed us to really absorb the entire day and enjoy the love of our guests. Thank you Ja’el for the support and making our day stress-free. -
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Whitney Sent on 10/05/2020Total peace of mind
Ja’el is a powerhouse! I am so thankful I found her and that she was available to help with day of coordination. Going into the day, I knew I wanted someone to be there to troubleshoot any issues that came up, but she was so much more. She came to all our meetings beforehand, led our rehearsal, did walkthroughs, was totally present and supportive leading up to the event. She helped me think through my budget and find ways to not splurge on every detail. She helped make sure my DIY decor was set up and ready too!
She uses AllSeated to make sure entrees, guests, attendance, set up, and equipment is done correctly. It also has a function that you can think through distancing for Covid, which I found super helpful. Ja’el is really good on this front too, she and Evin were always masked and helped make sure the other vendors were too. She has a master excel with timelines and details about everything needed for the event. By the time the event is here, she is totally in sync with you and helps all vendors to make sure the event is flawless.
At the event itself, she brings a calm, orderly, and structured approach to making sure everything goes smoothly. She was by far the best choice I made about my wedding. I’d recommend her and her team to any and everyone. -
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Monique Sent on 08/12/2020Best Decision Ever!
Ja’el was helpful, covered all our bases, and made sure our day was smooth sailing while we relaxed and took in the joys of our wedding day! We loved that she reminded us about things we had forgotten during our two meetings prior to our big day, and the timeline she provided to our vendors was concise and easy to follow! I would choose The Coordinated Collective over and over again! -
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Jessica Sent on 02/28/2020Friendly and so on top of everything!
I worked with Ja'el as the photographer for a May wedding in DC, and she and her team were incredible. I've never before gotten to work with a planner who was so organized, professional, kind, and fun to be around. She went above and beyond for the clients and coordinated the actual wedding day perfectly. There was never a moment of confusion or stress with Ja'el running the show. I truly can not recommend her enough to couples looking for a coordinator. -
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Emily Sent on 12/03/2019Fantastic women doing fantastic things!
Ja'el and the team at Coordinated Collective were fantastic! Ja'el held our hand the whole way through the entire wedding planning process and execution day of. She worked with all our vendors so we could focus on other aspects. She helped us with documents and deadlines. She explained and organized our schedules and just made everything so easy! She made our whole wedding process, not just the day of, seamless and perfect. And she did it all without being bossy or overbearing, but instead while being warm, funny, and friendly. We highly recommend all the women at the Collective!
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Alex Sent on 06/07/2019Loved working with Jasmine!
Jasmine Smith was a fantastic partner. Working with her meant that we could actually enjoy our wedding day! Even though she's a "day-of" planner, she provided vendor recommendations months before the big day and helped with timeline development and vendor coordination weeks before. She ensured the rehearsal and wedding day were seamless, keeping guests organized and making sure our maids of honors and best men were aware of details so that we were stress free. Thank you, Jasmine! -
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Keshia Sent on 04/30/2019Everything and More
A friend referred Smith and Co. as a vendor for my wedding. I was unsure how this would work because my wedding was in California and they are based in DC. The time difference alone I thought would be a huge hurdle. Jasmine was absolutely accommodating to my schedule and the time difference. Communication with Jasmine was absolutely a breeze. She was warm, conscientious and diligent. It is unusual that you find someone who can work with people and have the level of leadership that Jasmine shows. The wedding day, I saw Jasmine several times and each time I saw her I knew things were being handle. Several unexpected things happened and she had plans for everything. Jasmine was phenomenal. I would get married again to have her be my day of coordinator. The phone consultations were super helpful. She had a way of presenting what needed to be done in a way that did not overwhelm because she assured me that she would help bring my vision (or lack thereof) to fruition.
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