One owner
Several people may help, but one person is responsible for moving the decision forward.
USA & Canada family decision tool
Family Responsibility Map
The goal is not to give everyone a title. It is to make sure every important decision has one owner, one final approver, a deadline, and a visible status.
| Decision area | Owner | Final approver | Due date | Status | Notes / dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total budget and what it must cover | |||||
| Guest-list changes and invitation decisions | |||||
| Resort and room-block approval | |||||
| Ceremony schedule and religious requirements | |||||
| Menu, Jain-food, allergy, and dietary approvals | |||||
| Decor direction and final design approvals | |||||
| Music, entertainment, photography, and video | |||||
| Bride, groom, family, and wedding-party outfits | |||||
| Guest rooms, arrivals, transfers, and welcome details | |||||
| Contracts, deposits, payment dates, and document storage | |||||
| Emergency decisions during the wedding week |
One approver
Choose who can give the final answer before options are sent for review.
One record
Keep the approved decision and related quote or contract in one shared location.
This is an organizing worksheet. Signed resort and vendor contracts, current written proposals, and agreed scopes control the actual responsibilities, prices, deadlines, and approvals.