Love Love || Pamper You!

Making you look beautiful on your wedding day should be top priority. As females, we pride ourselves on looking our best and especially on our wedding day. Everyone has their plain Jane days in beauty but there are places to go and be seen. I like to think of salons and spa’s as the world’s perfect haven. Invite your closest friends and family for a day of beautification. Mud baths, exfoliation, waxing may seem like just the thing you need for your wedding week.

Check out Arizona Spa Girls to find the newest trimming and slimming treat for your day. The key is not to do anything that will leave you red and irritated the day of your wedding. That’s never easy to correct for pictures if your eyebrows are red and swollen from a fresh wax job. There are plenty of salons and spa’s that make house calls to your bridal party location. Extra fees do apply but the convenience is worth it.

Some things to try:

1. Bronzing – Give your skin a subtle, warm glow that makes a great contrast to a white gown.

2. Waxing – Make your bikini area beautiful for your fabulous beach honeymoon planned.

3. Hair Treatments – Add some moisture to your dry and unruly hair before your big day.

 
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Prepped To Go || The Body Truths

Fitness routines, workout plans, and diet fads will come and go. Deciding on the best nutrition for your body should be the most important worry in life. Your wedding day is coming up and many brides are troubled with fitting into their dress. Have you determined what you want to look like on your day? My guess is the perfect bride.


There is more to consider than just getting fit. Consider all the variables that will produce the most impact on your goals. Here are some crucial pieces to make sure you are on the right track.

Stress

• Be sure that you are getting at least 7 hours of rest each night. This plays a large part in stress and weight management
• Practice stress reducing tips before and during your wedding day.
• Challenge yourself to prioritize your wedding plans or hire a planner to handle those details.
  

Nutrition

• Ensure that you stock up on healthy foods. Visit a dietician for a safe plan.
• Learn and understand some common nutrition basics.
• Tell your family about your healthy eating plans to get them on-board with your new attitude on eating. The holidays can be the hardest to balance without your families help.
• Ensure your body is fully hydrated with 8 glasses of water per day. Hydration is especially important to look fully prepped on your wedding day.
  

Fitness

• Check out your local fitness boot camps. These are great to get you moving.
• Hire a trainer. You can pay for what you can afford and interview each trainer carefully. A good trainer will learn about your health concerns and fitness goals.
• Join a local gym, health center, or group sport. You might find it helpful to attend the group classes offered at theses to include yoga or kick-boxing.
  

Skin Care

• Learn the expert way to apply your makeup and quick tips.
• Visit your dermatologist or skin care professional at least 6 months prior to wedding day for skincare treatments. A red face is hard to conceal on a fresh looking face.
• Determine the daily treatments and quick facial fixes that you want prior to your wedding day. Never experiment with a new color or topical treatment less than 2 weeks before wedding.