Aboutweddings.com bride & groom beauty & health article: spa services / heaven on earth

This is it. Only a matter of days left before the main event. You've actually survived the endless meetings, phone calls, contract negotiations and confirmations, early guest arrivals and a multitude of other details that have nearly swept away all thoughts of love and romance.

Somewhere in the midst of the celebratory frenzy, plan to take a few hours to physically relax and mentally refocus. Many brides and grooms find that taking the time to do something special for themselves helps to release built-up tension, freeing them to more thoroughly enjoy the attention and events to come. Which is, after all, what it's all about.

DAY SPAS What better way to refresh both body and soul than to treat yourself to a little day spa pampering. Whether a pedicure, facial or body massage, the day before or morning of the wedding is an ideal time to indulge. While being pampered you'll have plenty of time to relax and refocus your thoughts from those of planning and details to those of love and blissful anticipation.

AN ATTENDANT GIFT In lieu of a bridal luncheon, some brides are opting to include their attendants in this relaxing retreat. Spa packages make wonderful attendant gifts and are more affordable that one might think, ranging from $70 to $90 per person.

PRE-WEDDING CELEBRATIONS There are companies who offer spa services for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, and day-of-the-wedding. The best part - the masseuses come to you! Schedule several massage therapists to arrive at your hotel the morning of the wedding for in-room massages for bride, groom and wedding party.

DO-IT-YOURSELF If a pre-wedding spa session doesn't suit your schedule, try a little self-pampering. Start with a good night's sleep, and wake to a light and healthy breakfast. Smooth off the edges of stress, even a case of the nerves, with thirty minutes of vigorous exercise. Then treat yourself to a long leisurely bubble bath with rosemary or lavender bath salts and essential oils. A CD of relaxing music will put you in a tranquil state-of-mind. This day comes but once. Relax, and above all else, enjoy it.

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