The budget is a stressful issue with much controversy. It requires a lot of give and take on the sides of everyone involved. The last thing that anyone should want to do is fight over the money so be prepared to compromise and adjust your expectations.

Tips for you Budget
By having your budget on a spread sheet you have the ability to email it your blackberry for instant changes or important consults with the groom.
everyone involved in the budget can address it at the same time from different time zones.
You can see how tweaking it in different areas affects your bottom line instantly.
You are completely organized and this will actually save you money or help you find extra money for add ons that you really want.

-some brides run away from their budget especially if they are not dishing out the cash. Always know what you are spending, and be aware. The last thing that you want to do two weeks before the wedding is realize that you can not pay for what you expected and some venders may not be able to let you re-negotiate your deal.