Can wedding stress cause depression

Yes! My wedding is a year away and I just recently was told by my doctor that I have anxiety with underlying depression due to stress (wedding, life, etc.) You are definitely not alone!

I think the wedding planning is the only thing keeping me sane at this point! Been going through some major life difficulties and planning something fun and happy has been very therapeutic. Blarg. E-drinks all around?

Macarons = yummy. Macaroons = eh.

Try to keep things in perspective. People are coming to see you get married, not feast on macarons/macaroons. You were able to catch her mistake - that's good. Many people don't know the difference between them (I didn't until I went to Paris 3 years ago). The stroll? Yeah, that's weird - but maybe it's not weird to her. You're fine, you'll be fine.

The marriage is the important thing. My mantra was "What's the worst that can happen" and "Will people remember in 6 months?" My stress was really low.

Yes it can!!! I had been saying I was president of the idgaf group but I began to see that it was more. I was in a generally foul mood for several weeks which is not normal for me. O finally realized what was going on and I started doing a few tricks that I have used in the past when I was stressed. Going for walks, reading my Bible, getting enough good sleep. I began to feel better.

The day I start associating the word "depression" with my wedding is the day I cancel the whole thing and elope.

I agree with KristenMichelle.

I think most of the time it does because we tend to worry so much about making things perfect but we forget that actually leads us to depression. I think the only way to avoid it is by not stressing yourself to much with it and just be calm and wait for that special day.

Time to elope! Your health is more important than throwing a party to make other people happy. Do what makes YOU (both) happy.

Not so much depression, but planning a wedding IS quite stressful! And stress can mess with your hormones, which can make you irritable, short-tempered, moody, anxious, weepy, etc. When this happens, it's time to step back from wedding plans (seriously, just take an entire weekend off from discussing anything wedding-related), have a glass of wine, chillax with a good book or movie, and breathe deeply. The details aren't worth getting so stressed about. All that matters is you're marrying the man you love.

Wedding stress and any stress can lead to depression. While I haven't been depressed, the wedding planning has led to tears. I'd try to let the little details go and avoid people that want to advise/judge your ideas for the wedding. A lot of the girls that haven't been too stressed yet are about a year from their wedding. Sometimes when you're like 2 or 3 months away, it can get really crazy (with family drama at least).

Stress can play havoc with your emotions, probably can lend itself to depression. I have been overly stressed, and it has made me emotional, then I eat, then I gain, then it becomes this nasty circle! Trying to find a new job (anticipated layoff soon), son graduating high school, his Europe trip, mom turning 80 and planning her birthday, son going to college, packing and trying to consolidate my home of 28 years into my fiancé's home.... then there is the wedding! I keep telling myself that no matter what happens, as long as on August 9, at the end of the day, I am married to my best friend then all will be fine! Lordy! - It's just around the corner! (and while I am whining - let me just say that while I am older, 2nd marriage this is just for our two families, our "attendants" are my son, who will stand with me, my fiancé's two daughters will stand with him - my best friend is so upset that I didn't ask her to be a part of my wedding. So, she says, "I will just sit with all the regular people..." Really? Small intimate wedding, family and a few close friends. Stress.... Indeed! I just try to let it all roll, focus on the end result - and now try to lose 10 pounds so the dang dress fits! :-) I just say, deep breath - it will all come together!

I agree with @KistenMichelle If depression and my wedding are in the same sentence, I think there is a problem. I do see how it can be related for me thinking about how I am going to pay for everything stresses me but you just have to not let it get to you. Also make sure the people you are choosing like vendors don't stress you even more, they are supposed to make you feel more relaxed because everything will be handled but if your stressing its not worth it to waste so much money on them.