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Plan Ahead. The larger your group, the more advanced notice you will need to ensure that everyone is able to get the treatments they want at the same time. Remember, weekends are usually busiest, so if you can plan your event mid week and during the evening you may have the whole place to yourselves! Find the right spa. Interview spas to find one that is large enough to handle your party and small enough to feel intimate. Make sure that they have robes, sandals, lockers, steam room, sauna, whirlpool and swimming pool so everyone will have something to do between their treatments. The right spa will have enough therapists to handle all of your massages, facials and body treatments simultaneously. Let the spa coordinator take care of the details. Discuss your plans with the spa coordinator so they know what time you would like to have your event and which services you will be providing for your guests. Provide a spa menu for each of your guests or have them visit the spa’s web site so they know exactly which services they want before they call the spa coordinator to book their appointments. Timing is everything. Some brides choose a spa evening in lieu of a bachelorette party, while others plan their spa event for the morning after “the big night out” to help recover from it. Understand your expectations for your spa day and communicating them to your guests and spa coordinator will help ensure the perfect event. Don’t forget the boys. If you are able to find a spa that has co-ed facilities, a joint spa day can be a great way for the bridesmaids, groomsmen and parents to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere, helping to make the wedding day much more enjoyable. Ask for special package rates. Many spas offer special package pricing if each of your guests gets a number of treatments. Some will even give group discounts or other incentives like including food for large groups. Put your best face forward. A trained esthetician can help you choose the facial that is best for you. If you are trying to correct a condition like acne, you should start a program well before the Big Day. If your spa day is just before your wedding, you should avoid any treatment that could cause redness. A facial that infuses your skin with vitamins, minerals, and oxygen will help build collagen and give your face a smooth lift for a day or two. Get a grip on your nails. Include a manicure or pedicure in your spa package and make sure everyone’s hands are ready for those bouquet close-up photos. As an added benefit, the nail salon is the one room at the spa where you and your guests can be pampered at the same time and visiting is encouraged! Make it a day to remember. If your guests are paying for their own services you may want to give them a souvenir to take with them like a robe with the spa’s monogram, a CD of the spa music, a spa candle or a gift certificate for a future visit. Ask the spa if they can help you create a special spa gift for your guests. No matter what type of spa day you plan, the important thing to remember is that you have nothing to worry about inside the spa walls. Let the soothing music, serene spaces and healing hands of the spa therapists help you to refocus on the simple joy of being in love. You may even decide to add a spa day to your honeymoon itinerary too! This article was written by Heidi Lamar, owner of The Lamar Everyday Spa. www.thelamar.com |
et’s face it, weddings can be stressful! That’s why so many brides are including a day at the spa on their bridal agendas. Many couples are providing spa treatments as a way of showing their appreciation for their bridesmaids and groomsmen. A spa day can help you lose a few inches and create a glowing complexion for the Big Day or help you relax and recover from the pre-event festivities. Here are some tips for creating the perfect stress-free spa day for everyone: