We explore how holiday stress collides with wedding planning and share practical ways to protect your mental health. Boundaries, rest days, partner check-ins, and smart family dynamics keep the joy while trimming the chaos.

• holiday pressure, engagement expectations, budget shocks
• setting boundaries and using a one-line response
• choosing rest days and simple movement for mental health
• avoiding social media comparison and curate your feed
• therapy and premarital counseling as communication tools
• delegating tasks to friends, family, and planners
• creating a small decision circle to reduce conflict
• de-escalation tactics and secret signals at gatherings
• year-end reflection, gratitude, and putting marriage first

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