Relax! Have A Spa Day

Prior to the wedding, you will be stressed, worried and often times paranoid over all that has to be done. If you have followed this guide, though, you already have everything in line for the ultimate in perfect days. The question you should have is, "when can I relax?" That is what this special spa day should be for.

Plan the spa day three or four days prior to the wedding. You can invite your bridesmaids or do it with just a close friend, sister or someone else. Men can also be part of relaxation days. The groom may want to spend a day away relaxing. The benefit here is that you have time to enjoy your friends before everything is going to happen.

Keep  in mind that what you do on this special day is up to you. There are just a few recommendations to keep in mind. You do have to plan for this day to be successful though!

MAKE A SPA APPOINTMENT

Visit the local spa or head out for a daylong retreat with friends or the wedding party. Make an appointment that keeps you gone all day to relax with massages, saunas, and anything that you find appealing.

Your spa experience can be as elaborate that you would like, but try to refrain from doing anything you have not done in the past, especially skin treatments that you could have a reaction too.

NAIL APPOINTMENTS

Both men and women can have their nails done prior to the wedding. Unbelievably, your pictures will last your entire marriage and you probably want them to look as good as they can. Nail appointments can occur several days prior to the wedding, or even the day prior. It is a good idea for you to do this with your bridesmaids, if you like, to help you to have a great result for the wedding day.

Do use a trusted provider, someone you have used in the past. Also, be sure to book your appointment, especially if there are several of you, so you do not spend your entire day waiting for it.

TEETH APPOINTMENTS

One of the hottest trends is having your teeth cleaned prior to the wedding. Teeth whitening, as it is often called, is a fantastic way to keep your pearly whites shining in your pictures. You likely will need several visits to get the process done properly. Therefore, book your first appointment for several weeks prior to your wedding. Your last appointment can be as much as a week prior to your wedding day.

As with other vendors, always choose someone you trust for these procedures, especially if your wedding is just a few short days away. You want to ensure that you are going to get the best service possible. Both the bride and the groom can have this done. It is not traditional for the entire wedding party to do this, though!

HAIR APPOINTMENTS: LADIES FIRST

Your hair has to be just right for this special day. For the women, the initial hair stylist appointment should be made for at least two weeks prior to the wedding. You are doing this because you want time to explore your options. At this appointment, have your hair cut, if you would like it to be done. Then, work with the stylist to come up with the best look for your wedding. This process can take several hours. Before you leave, you should have a good idea of what your hair will look like on your wedding day.

Next, make an appointment about a week out from your wedding for any perms, hair coloring or touch ups. If you have not had a haircut, now is a good time to have it done. These things should not be done the day of your wedding because if something goes wrong, there is little that can be done at that point.

Finally, the final appointment is on your wedding day. If your entire group is coming in, be sure that this has been arranged ahead of time. You also should plan to get directions on how to care for your hair during the day to keep it looking great.

HAIR APPOINTMENTS: GUYS

For men, it is a faster process to getting their hair done. Most often, they do not need a wedding day hair styling either. If they do, follow the same timeline and schedule as above for women to make sure that everything is done appropriately. This will ensure that this day is organized properly for the entire wedding party.

For most men, a haircut can occur the day before or several days out from the wedding. Do consider having yourself professionally shaved and cleaned up prior to the wedding day, such as the day before. If you need hair coloring or other labor-intensive processes, these should be done about a week out from the day.

SET UP TANNING

Many brides like to go to a few tanning sessions prior to the wedding. If you have never tanned before, your first tan should be months before the wedding to ensure there is no poor reaction. If you have tanned before, plan to get tanning done over a period of two weeks or so prior to the wedding. Your final tan can be the day or two before the wedding, but be sure you do not over tan at that time.

 On the next page we cover preparations needed for your Rehearsal Dinner.