Forget DIY beauty routines. On your wedding day it’s time to splash out and enlist the help of some people who will pluck, preen, puff and pamper you to princess proportions. We’ve compiled a list of the best treatments and therapists guaranteed to make you feel gorgeous. Go on, treat yourselves….
Fantastic Facials
Aveda Skin Brightening Facial
What? A revitalising treatment that will dramatically improve any uneven skin tone and add much needed radiance.
Where? Available nationwide
How much? From £15 for a 15 minute follow-on to an Aveda Facial (from £45)
Call 01730 232380
Crème de la Mer Ultimate Facial
What? The crème de la crème of skin pampering facials, it is designed to smooth, firm, revitalise and beautify your skin.
Where? Urban Retreat, Harrods, London
How much? From £150 for 90 minutes
Call 020 7893 8333
Dermalogica Skin Treatment
What? Widely acclaimed customised facial that suits all skin types and includes a face mapping analysis.
Where? Nationwide
How much? from £50 for 60 minutes
Call 0800 591818
La Prairie The Caviar Firming Treatment Facial
What? The perfect radiance facial for brides, designed to firm the skin and add radiance, yet soothes and is anti-stress and leaves behind no redness or irritation.
Where? Claridge’s, London
How much? from £105 for 90 minutes
Call 020 7409 6565
The Eve Lom Facial
What? The best deep-cleansing facial – and it will also make you rethink your skincare regime from within.
Where? Eve Lom Clinic and Spa NK, both in London
How much? from £95 for 90 minutes
Call 020 7935 9988 or 020 7727 8002
Make Up Lesson
Fiona Jolly
Well-versed in the art of wedding make-up, Fiona is available for wedding make up lessons.
Where? London and by appointment
How much? From £500
Call 020 8968 6887
The Joy Goodman Agency
What? Joy’s make-up artists are revered the world over, and – for a price – you can have the best.
Where? London and environs
How much? from £300
Call 020 8968 6887
Beautiful Body
Clarins Personal Blend Aromatic Body Treatment
What? The perfect pampering treatment, leaving you feeling however you want to feel, depending on your chosen blend.
Where? Nationwide
How much? from £35 for 60 minutes
Call 0800 036 3558
E’Spa Salt & Oil Scrub
What? The perfect body preparation before any big occasion for baby-soft skin. Choose from invigorating or relaxing, depending on the way you want to feel.
Where? Nationwide
How much? £20 for 25 minutes
Call 01252 352230
Fresh Rice & Sake Harmony Body Treatment
What? This treatment is inspired by an ancient Japanese bathing ritual and the complete top-to-toe bodyritual helps to stimulate and rebalance the body.
Where? Fresh, London
How much? from £95 for 90 minutes
Call 020 7486 4100
Ionithermie Ultimate Detox
What? The best thermal stimulation treatment for cellulite in hard-to-shift areas, combined with a deeply relaxing massage on other parts of the body.
Where? Nationwide
How much? from £48 for 75 minutes
Call 01753 833900
St Tropez Ultimate Air
What? The latest self-tan spray from St Tropez can also incorporate a shimmer to give a youthful glow.
Where? Nationwide
How much? from £30 for 10 minutes
Call 0115 983 6363
Spa Day Directory
Bliss London
What? The Triple Oxygen Facial is a great pre-wedding complexion reviver with great results
How much? £130 for 85 minutes
Call 020 7584 3888
Elemis Day Spa, London
What? The Jasmine lulur Ritual is based on a traditional Balinese bridal beauty ritual and is two hours of blissful heaven.
How much? £165 for 135 minutes
Call 0870 410 4210
Molton Brown Day Spa, Bluewater
What? Molton Brown’s Shiatswe Body Massage will really distress your entire body
How much? £65 for 60 minutes
Call 01322 383382
Monty’s Spa at Charlton House, Shepton Mallett
What? The Passion Bridal Treatment incorporates two treatments to buff, polish and massage your body to heaven.
How much? £75 for The Passion Bridal Treatment. Day and half day packages available from £50
Call 01749 342008
Nirvana Spa, Wokingham
What? Clarins Contouring Detox Body Wrap will give a great boost to your body’s energy and circulation.
How much? The Clarins Contouring Detox body Wrap costs 375. Day packages available from £99
Call 0118 989 7500
Ragdale Hall Health Hydro, Melton Mowbray
What? Finders Mineral Mud infusion, 115 minutes of pure pampering to leave you feeling calm
How much? Day package from £105
Call 01664 434831
The Spa at Chancery Court
What? E’Spa Tranquility Package, more than two hours of daydreaming when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
How much? £140 for 130 minutes
Call 020 7829 7058
Photo Helen Marsden
