The venue is booked, far too many dresses have been tried on, the photographer has been chosen and everything’s in place for your big day.
Now it’s time to get down to the serious business of indulging in the run up to the day itself. Let’s face it, if there’s ever a time to indulge in a spa treatment or two, it’s before your wedding.
The Devonshire Spa offers a wide range of treatments that are perfect for the lead up to the big day and ensuring that you look and feel your absolute best.
From skin smoothing scrubs and wraps to holistic massage treatments to soothe away any pre-wedding tension, our expert team of therapists are on hand to help ensure that you feel a million dollars and offer expert advice on the best treatments and aftercare products for your skin and well-being.
Here are a few recommendations from our expert therapists who have worked with many brides to ensure they’re ship shape and ready to glow….
Spa away – Glowing skin really is the best thing you can wear on your wedding day and your first port of call is the Devonshire Spa. Guests have full use of our thermal facilities which include a Hydrotherapy Pool, Reflexology Foot Baths, Ice Fountain, Essence-Filled Sauna, Steam Room and Relaxation Lounge. Afterwards, wrap up in your fluffy robe, sit back with a magazine and soak up the tranquil surroundings whilst re-hydrating your body with a refreshing fruit infused mineral water or herbal tea. If you’re feeling stressed in the run up to your wedding, water therapy is incredibly beneficial for clearing the mind and relaxing the entire body – we guarantee that after an hour or two in our award-winning day spa, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and relaxed and your skin will be glowing.
Wrap it up – If you’re looking to detox, shift excess water retention and smooth and sculpt your body, the Elemis Body Sculpting Cellulite & Colon Therapy treatment is a must. Combining the clinically proven Elemis Body Sculpting System and advanced massage techniques, this 60-minute treatment works to redefine your silhouette and detoxify the entire body. Starting with a massage to boost blood circulation and reduce water retention, a fennel and birch mask is applied to target stubborn cellulite on the thigh area. To finish, a deep abdominal massage encourages elimination of toxins and helps to rebalance the digestive system.
Face Time – Along with drinking lots of water each day to flush out toxins and keep your skin moisturised from within, a professional facial can really make a huge difference to your skin and we recommend that brides should book a monthly professional treatment three months prior to your wedding for optimum results.
All skin types will benefit from a daily morning and evening cleansing routine (strictly no sleeping in your make up from now on!) together with a weekly facial scrub to exfoliate and a facial mask to remove impurities and prevent breakouts. Top up your routine with a professional facial every month and you’re on course to fabulous, radiant skin faster than you can say “I do!”
At the Devonshire Spa, we offer a wide range of prescriptive facials depending on your skin type and our therapists can recommend the best treatment for you:
Oily and congested skins will love the ishga facial. It offers incredible results for all skin types but troubled, sensitive complexions in particular will benefit from this heavenly treatment that combines mineral-rich seaweed extracts with organic spring water aloe vera, macadamia nut oil and cucumber extract to encourage natural healing whilst repairing and protecting the skin against environmental damage.
Mature skin types will benefit from the Elemis Pro Intense Lift Effect Facial, using powerful lifting massage techniques to target sagging jaw lines, cheeks, chin and neck for the ultimate lift effect. This 55-minute treatment is basically the equivalent of a face lift – without the hefty price tag! If firmer, uplifted, more youthful looking skin is what you’re after, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial is 75 minutes of ultimate pampering that’s guaranteed to reduce the number of wrinkles by up to 94% and improve skin firmness by up to 57%.
Hand it to me – Manicures are really important in the run up to your wedding as they will be on show all day and may be photographed more than you realise. Moisturise hands daily with hand cream and pop on a pair of cotton gloves overnight to help the cream soak in. Nail oils are fantastic for boosting the strength of your nails, so keep a bottle handy and massage away whenever you get the chance.
There’s nothing quite like the polished look and feel of a professional manicure and the Devonshire Dome’s Hot Oil & Milk Manicure is simply the best. Combining warmed frangipani oil with a skin nourishing milk bath to soothe and intensively moisturising the skin, this luxury treatment is fantastic for hands that need a little extra TLC.
If you’re looking for more inspiration and bridal hair and beauty specialists, come along to annual Peaks and Dales Wedding Fair 2016 on April 17th which is set in the spectacular surroundings of The Devonshire Dome. Come and take a look at our magnificent licensed venue, whilst talking to some of the best wedding suppliers in the area.