Or, you may be forced to make concessions on some important aspects of your wedding later on due to early overspending. If you don’t have a realistic picture of your budget, you may find that you run out of money sooner than you’d like. Not only does it allow you to make informed decisions, but a solid budget can also take the stress out of wedding planning. While money can be an uncomfortable topic, establishing a budget early in the planning process is crucial. It’s time to kick off your wedding planning - but where to start? One of the first things to tackle on your road to the big day should be creating your wedding budget.