Bridal Beauty Guide: 11 Best Spa Treatments Before the Big Day

Okay, all you brides-to-be out there (myself, included!)—I know you’re overwhelmed with flower arrangements and dress fittings and menu decisions (chicken or salmon?), and the last thing you need is me tacking on one more thing to your big-day to-do list. But because I also know we all want to look our most beautiful on our wedding day, you may want to keep these following tips and spa treatments in mind before you walk down the aisle.

Facial: Know you’re putting your best face forward by booking a skin-care treatment before the big day (a custom, to-your-specific-needs facial or the plumping oxygen facial come to mind). However (and we can’t stress this enough) it’s best not to get a facial in the few days before your I do’s. Creams and lotions have the potential to wreak havoc on your complexion if it’s overly sensitive, plus, many facials are designed to draw out impurities, which can leave you with a lovely breakout or two that even your wedding veil can’t mask. So simply schedule a facial at least one week prior; or, if you have problematic skin, maybe opt for a series of treatments to be carried out during a six-month period or longer prior to the big day. See the different types of facials.

Teeth whitening: When you want your smile as white as your wedding dress, try teeth whitening.

Body scrub: Try a body scrub to slough away dry, dead skin cells and leave you with luminous skin. It’s the ideal precursor to a sunless tan (don’t get a scrub after!), or just a great pick-me-up that will leave you glowing. We love treatments like sugarcane scrubs infused with vitamins and antioxidants; you can also indulge in at-home body therapies such as dry brushing or DIY scrubs.

Body wrap: Specific wraps are an excellent way to detox, diminish the look of cellulite, or provide slimming effects, perfect prior to saying, “I do.” Some of the more popular include mineral wraps, like Grail Springs’ Red Carpet “Inches-Off Mineral Detox Wrap.”

Manicure: Everyone’s going to want a glimpse of your new wedding band (not to mention your engagement sparkler!), so make sure to polish off your look with a pretty manicure. Wearing a fab pair of heels for your trip down the aisle? Throw in a pedicure, too! See which spas offer nail services.

Couples massage: Chances are, all that planning has left you (and your fiancé) a bit stressed out. Surprise your sweetie by booking a couples massage to celebrate your upcoming nuptials and soothe any last-minute tension caused by all those last-minute event details. Discover various massage modalities here.

Be sure to check out our bridal guide on SpaFinder.com for additional beauty tips, spa treatments, and honeymoon ideas!