Days 90–75: set the frame

Maximum budget and approval owners.

A realistic guest-count range.

Two alternative dates before venue signature.

Core vendor list and ownership for each decision.

Days 74–45: select and build

Contract the venue and capacity-limited vendors.

Approve design direction before small details.

Create a payment and commitment tracker.

Start guest, invitation and transport planning.

Days 44–15: unify the plan

Confirm guest and catering numbers.

Complete attire and photography milestones.

Consolidate every vendor contact.

Issue the first complete event-day run sheet.

Days 14–1: hand over delivery

Confirm arrival and setup with every vendor.

Freeze the run sheet, names and numbers.

Assign emergency items and close-out belongings.

Stop unnecessary decisions and protect family time.