“What strict list is that?” I asked.

“The security protocol,” Leo said.

“The bride handed it to the catering captain three weeks ago.

No Carter relatives on the grounds before Saturday.”

The earlier date on the dropped vendor contract suddenly made complete sense.

Vanessa had needed time to set up her own rules with the vendors before I even knew where the party was.

“She gave you that list three weeks ago,” I said.

Leo nodded fast and picked the hose back up.