Why do some couples opt for a destination wedding? Less guests, the option of great weather, romantic beach settings… the list goes on. But how to choose ? We think the spa should pick the destination! Every year, 16% of weddings are destination weddings, the #1 most popular being Las Vegas. Spa Week has destination resorts all over the states that not only are offering amazing $50 treatments this week, but also could set the perfect scene to your perfect day. Here’s our list of top destination spots for your wedding day:

Florida

If you want to dig your toes into the sand and have the ultimate beach wedding, you’ll find it in Florida. Resorts with award-winning spas await you to get you ready for your big day. Here are our picks including their $50 treatments going on this week:

The Atlantic Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale.

• 50 Min Aromatherapy Massage with Your Choice of Scents
• 50 Min Facial, Choice of Soothing After Sun Facial or Deep Cleansing Facial
• 50 Min Spray Tanning with Exfoliation

The AAA Five-Diamond Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach.

• 50 Min Classic Swedish Massage with Exotic Oil Scalp Treatment
• 50 Min Signature Deep Cleansing Ponte Vedra Facial
• 50 Min Orange Blossom Body Facial

Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills.

• 50 Min Island Oil Escape, with Dry Brushing, White Ginger Lily Oil, Heated Stones and Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage
• 50 Min Aromatouch Treatment with Organic Essential Oils, and Choice of Refresh Massage or Refresh Facial
• 50 Min Essential Manicure and Pedicure with Imported Fiji Body Butter

Aqualina Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles Beach.

• 50 Min Intensive Facial with Triple Cleansing Technique and Acupressure Massage
• 50 Min Swedish Massage
• 50 Min Advanced Hand Treatment, including Signature Manicure with Paraffin

California

The golden state has everything you could want in a destination wedding: world class beaches, miles of wineries, scenic mountains. Here are our picks for resorts with top notch spas who will pamper the bride-to-be like a celebrity and their Spa Week specials going on right now:

Newport Beach Marriott

• 45 Min Bamboo Lime Massage
• 45 Min Exfoliating Facial
• 45 Min Deluxe Paraffin Pedicure

Pelican Hill Hotel in Newport Coast. (Read about Mary Rambin’s obsession)

• 50 Min Amber Gold Massage
• 50 Min Classic Cleansing Facial

The Langham Hotel in Pasadena.

• 60 Min Chuan Journey including a Mini-Chuan Facial, a Chuan Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage and a Chuan Foot Treatment
• 60 Min Moroccan Oil Hair Conditioning Treatment including Shampoo, Scalp Massage and a Hydrating/Restorative Hair Mask by Moroccan Oil

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego.

• 45 Min Pure Results Facial including Customized Purification, Exfoliation, Facial Massage, and Rehydration
• 45 Min Organic Massage using Organic Sunflower, Olive and Wheatgerm Oil
• 50 Min Pedicure Ritual using sustainable Bamboo, California Sea Salts and Lavender

JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot in Santa Monica. (Read about Michelle’s stay there)
1740 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.395.9700

• 45 Min Calm and Peaceful Massage
• 45 Min Rejuvenation Facial

Washington

For those who prefer a rustic, outdoor style wedding with rolling green hills, Washington has everything you could ask for.

The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland has the Penterra Spa, which is offering these great treatments this week:

• 50 Min Penterra Body Balancing, including Aromatherapy Foot Soak, Penterra Massage and Signature Five Gems Body Balancing Therapy
• 50 Min Penterra Facial with Plant Extracts and Pure Essential Oils
• 50 Min Penterra Pedicure with Paraffin Wax Dip

Las Vegas

For those who want to have a little fun at their wedding – Las Vegas is the ultimate destination. Don’t drive through The Little White Chapel, these hotels know how to treat brides-to-be. Check out their amazing $50 treatments happening this week:

Spa & Salon Vdara

• 50 Min Naturopathica Pure Results Facial
• 50 Min Traditional Swedish Massage
• 60 Min Signature Pedicure Hot Stone Treatment

Grand Spa at MGM Grand

• 50 Min Spa Week Renewing Facial
• 50 Min Spa Week Revitalizing Pedicure

Reliquary Water Sanctuary & Spa at the Hard Rock Hotel

• 50 Min Rhythm & Essence Swedish Massage
• 50 Min Pumpkin Pie Organic Body Wrap
• 50 Min Power of Pumpkin Organic Facial

The Spa at The Mirage

• 50 Min Spa Week Pear & Apple Body Scrub
• 50 Min Spa Week Spa Pedicure

The Spa & Salon at ARIA

• 50 Min Seaweed Wrap
• 50 Min Signature Exotic Manicure

By definition, a boudoir is a woman’s private bedding room, sitting room, or dressing room; derived from the french verb boudeur. Watch any old film and you’ll see the lead starlet wrapped up in a blush pink silk robe seated in front of the mirror beautifying and pampering herself in her boudoir.

Service at Studio Trés Jolie in Manhasset, Long Island effortlessly captures this old school aesthetic in its French inspired makeup studio and spa. The studio was founded by Jessica Lauren, a leading New York area makeup artist with the vision of creating a European salon/spa experience in New York. The salon uses top of the line skin care products and the full service spa provides airbrush makeup, facials, laser treatments, airbrush tanning, bridal services and so much more.

The salon spa specializes in making brides beautiful for the big day. A few shots of their work are below:

For Spa Week, Studio Trés Jolie wants to give you the same European pampering with a range of $50 treatments. Choose a Makeup Application service, 60 Minute Yonka Paris Classic Facial, or Laser Hair Removal for Underarm, Bikini or Lip all for only $50 each. Call 516.472.0918 to book – appointments are still available.

P.S. – They are extending their Spa Week prices until April 24th!

Is this the female version of The Hangover? Are bridesmaids really that awkward? One thing we learned from watching shows like Bridezilla is that weddings can either be a success or a mess. The directors of this film clearly opted for the comical version of the latter starring funny ladies Maya Rudolph and Kristin Wiig. The film hits theaters May 13th. As a bride you never know how your wedding party will turn out, so choose wisely. Watch the trailer below.

Last week for Wedding Wednesday we posted throwback tale of Trashing the Dress on our Facebook page. The wide sweeping trend involves the bride getting down and dirty in her wedding dress for a photo shoot… you’re never wearing it again anyway! Spa Week Daily readers Gina Monroe-Huff and Jennifer Bender McDonald chimed in as Trash The Dress veterans, so we had them send us some photos which we’re excited to feature here today. Both used a beach and water setting, but opted for different levels of “trashiness.” Take a look:

Gina let her inhibitions go with her husband to create beautiful photography that she can look back to as her happiest moments. The result: a crisp and clean trashing of the dress.

Jennifer’s trash dressing was a messy one, so much so that it got her featured on a local tv station. Watch the video clip here.

Do you have a Trash The Dress shoot or other cool wedding photos you’d like to share? Email michelle at spaweekmedia dot com with your photos, and maybe you’ll be in our Wedding Wednesday feature!

Most of us have fantasized about our extravagant wedding since the days of playing in the sandbox. At the age of 9 you probably had all the details laid out, from the toppings on the cake, venue, and even that your bridesmaids would be wearing pink, frilly dresses to coordinate your long pink train. Now as an adult you realize Barbie Pink is less than appeasing, and you seek a color scheme that is expressive of your style, modern and unique. Another interesting fact about women is that our taste changes just as often as the weather, so making a definitive decision on your wedding colors can be almost impossible. Things are no longer easy as 1-2-3 and getting the color scheme right can be frustrating. In order to avoid being the annoying “order, switch, change, and cancel bride”  here are 5 tips to help you get it right the first time.

1. Choose One Dominant Color

What is your favorite color? It should be whichever color that can instantly perk up your mood. As a traditional bride you may want to choose this color to surround you to make you feel good on your special day.

2. Consult The Color Wheel

The world’s biggest problems are easy to solve by going back to the basics. After you choose your favorite color select choose two opposites to compliment.

3. Get Swatches

Before you order anything take the time to visit your local Home Depot or Lowe’s to check out the colors for free. Go on a late afternoon and spend as much time that you like.

4. Be Season Friendly

Keeping the season in mind when choosing your colors can be very helpful. For a Winter wedding choose colors like soft blues and silvers.

5. Do Your Research

Soak up inspiration from design magazines, visit art galleries and museums and have fun going window shopping. Inspiration is all around us.

Image Courtesy of thoughtfullysimple.com