With their wedding just days away, Eden Fowler and Cash Newman should be floating on air. Instead, the lead-up to their big day has become an unexpected emotional minefield—

one filled with stress, secrets, and a surprise that neither of them sees coming. As Home and Away builds toward one of its most anticipated weddings in recent months

, upcoming episodes reveal that good intentions, unchecked nerves, and one very bold plan by Abigail and Tane could push the couple to their breaking point.

From the outside, everything appears to be falling into place. Cash has returned to Summer Bay and thrown himself headfirst into last-minute preparations, determined to make the wedding perfect. But beneath the surface, the pressure is mounting fast. Almost immediately, Cash is confronted with a flustered celebrant Jon, who is struggling to coordinate a meeting with both bride and groom. With Eden away in the city on a frantic dress-shopping trip with her sister Abigail and mother Deb, Jon’s carefully laid plans begin to unravel—adding another layer of chaos to an already hectic countdown.

Eden’s trip to the city proves just as stressful as Cash’s efforts back home. While she does manage to find her dream wedding dress, reality quickly intrudes when she discovers the price tag is far beyond her budget. Time is against her, and with other bridal stores unable to guarantee anything on such short notice, Eden is left deflated and questioning whether everything is about to fall apart.

In a heartfelt twist, it’s Eden’s brother Levi who quietly steps in to save the day. Working alongside Deb, he purchases the gown Eden fell in love with, planning a surprise that restores some much-needed joy to the occasion. While the dress crisis is resolved, Eden’s relief is short-lived. A far more personal challenge looms—her wedding vows.

Cash, ever prepared, already has his vows written. Eden, on the other hand, hasn’t managed to put pen to paper. The pressure of standing at the altar without knowing what to say—or worse, feeling unworthy of the moment—begins to weigh heavily on her. As actress Stephanie Panozzo explains, Eden’s stress comes from a deeper place. Weddings have never been her thing, and marriage was never something she imagined for herself. Now, she finds herself overwhelmed by expectations she never planned for.

Her anxiety only intensifies when she becomes increasingly curious—and concerned—about Cash’s vows. Despite multiple attempts to sneak a look at what he’s written, Eden comes up empty-handed. When she learns that his words might not strike the tone she’s hoping for, panic sets in. Eden fears Cash could unintentionally embarrass himself in front of their closest friends and family, and the thought makes her even more uneasy.

As if that weren’t enough, Eden soon discovers that Abigail has taken it upon herself to organize an entire 24 hours of non-stop pre-wedding celebrations. For a couple who prefer low-key moments over grand displays, the idea is anything but appealing. Cash can see the toll it’s taking on Eden, even if he’s trying to keep things light. While he trusts his best man Tane not to go too far, it’s clear Eden is struggling to keep her emotions in check.

In a rare moment of vulnerability, Cash asks Abigail and Tane to cancel whatever they have planned. All he wants is some quiet time with Eden—space to reconnect and remind each other why they’re doing this in the first place. But Abby and Tane have already made up their minds. Convinced that Cash and Eden deserve a proper celebration before tying the knot, they decide to ignore the couple’s wishes and push ahead with a plan of their own.

What follows is a classic Home and Away twist. Under false pretenses, Abigail and Tane lure Eden and Cash to the farmhouse, where a joint pre-wedding party is already in full swing. Friends and family are waiting, drinks are flowing, and the atmosphere is buzzing with excitement. Cash is quickly pulled toward the bar for drinks, while Dana and Sunny waste no time getting the dance floor going, turning the night into a full-blown celebration.

Despite the festive surroundings, Eden can’t fully relax. Her mind keeps drifting back to one thing—Cash’s vows. As laughter and music fill the room, she feels increasingly disconnected, torn between enjoying the moment and confronting the fears she’s been avoiding. When the distraction becomes too much to ignore, Eden quietly slips away, determined to finally uncover what Cash has written.

The question now is whether Cash will realize what Eden is up to—and what the fallout might be if he does. Her need for reassurance clashes with his desire to keep something sacred for the ceremony itself. Meanwhile, Abigail and Tane’s well-meaning surprise threatens to expose just how fragile the couple’s emotional state really is as the wedding day approaches.

As Home and Away hurtles toward the ceremony, these episodes underline a powerful truth: even the happiest milestones can come with doubt, fear, and unexpected tension. Eden and Cash’s journey to the altar isn’t just about romance—it’s about trust, communication, and learning how to navigate life’s biggest moments together.

With emotions running high and secrets hanging in the air, viewers are left wondering whether this shock pre-wedding surprise will ultimately bring Eden and Cash closer—or push them further apart just days before they say “I do.” One thing is certain: in Summer Bay, even celebrations come with consequences, and this wedding buildup is far from over.