Spas to help you relax on your Big Day

All a bride should have to do on her wedding day is show up looking gorgeous. The right makeup, hair and spa treatment will help any stressed bride relax and truly enjoy her wedding day. When choosing Bermuda for your wedding destination, there are several great options for brides to get the personalized attention they need. About three to five days before the event, every bride should treat themselves to a relaxing massage and facial. This is also a good time to decide what hairstyle and makeup suits the occasion, and to give plenty of time for trial and error.

With over 40 years of experience, Bersalon Spas and Salons can work with each bride on getting the look they desire while making the wedding day as stress free as possible. They offer the Pre-Bliss wedding package which includes Swedish massage, Beaute Neuve Renewing facial, Upscale Nails manicure and Zen Spa pedicure, a hair conditioning treatment and consultation. It’s all the bride needs to feel pampered, but Bersalon can work with you to customize any of the options. The lucky groom shouldn’t be left out and the Groom’s Escape which features Swedish Massage, manicure and a facial will revitalize the men. Out of their six locations, wedding parties are recommended to visit Inner Sanctum Urban Spa in Hamilton, Cool Waters Spa & Salon in St. Georges and The Ocean Spa at Cambridge Beaches in Somerset.

Serenity Spa at the Pompano Beach Club in Southampton will surely take your breath away with it’s beautiful ocean views. Under this already relaxing atmosphere, their brand new spa room features the Couples Room where anyone can soak away their cares in the huge tub. They offer a whipped milk bath, which softens the skin while relaxing muscles followed by a whipped lotion application to keep that youthful glow. Their Zen package is one of the most popular with a Lemongrass Stress Relief massage and a Bliss Facial that is customized to your skin type-great for combination skin.

Sand and sea air are natural exfoliaters but for the backless dress, a full body scrub is a must. This should also be done at least 3 days before the event to ensure the skin rejuvenates itself. At Bersalon try the Marine Algae Body Masque-known for it’s firming and healing properties. Serenity offers a line of full body wraps with the appropriately named tutti-frutti Salt Glow scrub featuring hints of island mango, guava, coconut, and pineapple to buff away those dead skin cells. Inverurie offers an organic fruit scrub/body wrap but they also have a popular Hungarian ‘back-cial’-a must for any tropical wedding dress.

So, the big day is here and it’s time for the bride to truly shine. A hair/make-up consultation should already be checked off your list with the artist having a clear idea of what you want. The Serenity Spa has a full line of make-up, and their artists received training from the Bobbi Brown School. Bersalon is there to satisfy your needs and with their tried-andtested products as well as friendly service, it’s clear they’ve met every type of skin in the business. Hair is a concern also, and headpieces should be brought to the salon for your consultation. It’s important to find a hairstyle that will not only look good but weather through an outdoor beach wedding-the most popular in Bermuda of course! Bersalon stylists have the know-how to smooth every hair type and give you the gorgeous beach baby look. At Inverurie, make-up and hair are synonymous with their It’s all about me! philosophy and every look is customized to bring out your best features.

Along with the bride come bridesmaids, and often it’s difficult to get many people over to the salon. Parfait Cosmetics will travel to your location and provide hair and make-up for the whole group. Fragrances are also available at this cute boutique, and Lily Bermuda –made right on the island-is one of the most popular. Parfait offers a consultation to pick out colors and style before the big day complimentary to it’s clients and their experienced artists have worked so many weddings they are tuned in to every bride’s needs. Their location on Front Street is very convenient to many hotels, and the friendly service is sure to brighten a hectic time.

There’s a wide array of massages available at the Inverurie Spa in the Fairmont Hamilton Princess where the bride is always the center of attention. Choose between Swedish, Thai, Sacred Stone, Aromatherapy and for the really tense-Deep Tissue massages. Get a facial right after to invigorate your skin and bring out the glow! Remember to schedule a facial at least 3 days before the event so skin is ready for the make-up application. Leave all the wedding worries behind and share a romantic moment with the Bermudaful Couples massage which seats the pair in light sunshine or a breezy tent and provides a delicious Chef’s selection accompanied with champagne.

All too often a wedding becomes stressful for the happy couple, and taking time to unwind is crucial to feeling as good as you look. Any of the personal treats above will put you in a good mood while preparing for such an important day. Couples are welcome to relax and enjoy each others’ company, or the bridal party can take time to relax and just get excited for the memorable event. Really, it’s one of the best ways to take some time for the most important person in the wedding- you! Relax and let your cares drift away putting yourself in the hands of these trusted professionals…after all, you’re on vacation.

~NINA SEN