Been anointed with the joyous position of maid or matron of honor? As second in command only to the bride and the occasional wedding planner, you are the official high-ranking queen of pink taffeta, last-minute mascara touch-ups, teary-eyed wedding toasts and most importantly, the bridal shower. And for a party worthy of your title, a [...]
Spa Beat: Weddings
Getting married in Arizona? Here’s all you need to glow on your big day!
The Valley bride’s guide to top beauty spots, bridal services and must-have products. By the time the music starts and you make that first intrepid step down the aisle, you’ve done a heck of a lot to get there. So you may as well rock it, right? Welcome to our no-stress-allowed bridal beauty guide to all things pretty [...]
The sound of wedding bells in your near future? Then listen up, ladies. A professional makeup application is key to a flawless, photo finish. And while you have a slew of choices, an on-site makeup artist keeps you from having to run to and fro on your big day. Here are seven Valley makeup providers [...]
Say “I do!” to a fun, informative evening for brides-to-be at Agave Spa, Scottsdale. Calling all future brides! Agave Spa in Scottsdale is hosting their first-ever Bridal Bash. Come experience all the resort has to offer to make your wedding plans effortless and enjoyable! When: Thursday March 15, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Agave, The [...]
Your big day is nearly here and with the venue secured, cake ordered and dress picked out, it’s time to think beauty. Here’s your head-to-slipper guide to pretty hair, bronzed skin and everything in between. With a timeline of when to schedule your hair trial run, all the way through to when to book that [...]
Pre-wedding day spa getaways in Phoenix, Los Angeles and Las Vegas that squash stress. Legend has it that among the Ibos villagers of West Africa, tradition stipulated that a bride spend her engagement fattening up to elephantine proportions. Come wedding day, if she wasn’t chubby enough, the groom could nix the nuptials. Alas, our idea [...]
You’ve dreamed about this moment. The music starts. The expectant crowd turns to coo and ogle at your stunning form as you prepare for your momentous walk down the aisle. All eyes are focused on you. It’s a climactic moment, and the last thing you need is to be worried about is whether your hair [...]
It’s your day in the spotlight. Your red carpet moment. Your time to shine. And the last thing you need is a breakout or dry, lackluster skin marring your otherwise perfect day. Get cracking on your wedding day complexion by consulting an aesthetician or dermatologist to discuss your concerns and make a skincare plan of [...]
We’re still in deep denial over the demise of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt (and Vince Vaughn, and John Mayer and that hot British model guy). You have to wonder if they considered couples therapy. No, not that psychoanalytic mumbo-jumbo. We’re talking about a good rubdown and staring into each other’s eyes over cups of [...]
