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.