Brides that don't have a sweet tooth and want to give chocolate a skip will love these new packages from Malvern Spa.
The venue, located at the foot of the picturesque Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, is offering a Sparkle Day package.
Throughout November and December, brides and their friends can use all the spa's facilities and have lunch in the bistro before being pampered with a ESPA Skin hydrator facial, a colour change manicure and a mini pedicure.
Each guest will also get a £5 voucher redeemable against Jessica retail products so you can take that gorgeous new polish home with you (or pass it on to us).
Prices start at £110.00 per person. Call the spa on 01684 898290, or visit the website for more details and to book.
Every girl wants to glow on their big day, whether it's in a bright white dazzling dress or a subtle facial glow. If you're the kind that wants to go for the latter then Confetti has come up with a range of tips to help you achieve this. It's put together a guide giving brides advice from bronzing to zapping spots and cold sores. There are so many tips, that we can't share them all but we've picked out, what we hope are the best ones, to help you out on your special day.
Get the Bridal Glow
Brides that want to look tanned on their day are given three pieces of advice: Confetti tells you to spend some time on a sun bed (we're not sure we agree with this), invest in a self-tanning formula or go subtle with bronzing powder. It says self tanners are a safe and reliable way to get that golden glow. There are a number of them available, so you might want to test out a few. Unless you're an experienced user, you might want to leave the application to an expert. Most spas have a self-tanning treatment where they'll ensure you are suitably exfoliated, buffed and moisturised to avoid the streaky look.
If you want that lightly sun-kissed look, a bronzing powder is the way to go. Apply it where you'd naturally be browned by the sun -- across your cheekbones, nose and brow. Avoid frosted bronzers, as they can look artificial. Stick to matte formulas and the golden girl look is yours.
Zap the spot
And brides prone to spot can also keep them at bay by cleansing and moisturizing their skin morning and night. Also pay attention to your diet. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, wholegrain foods such as brown rice and pasta and live natural yoghurt, and try to drink between eight to ten glasses of water per day. When you do get a break out avoid handling, squeezing or picking spots at all costs as this will help to prevent any cross-infection.
Bag up the eyebags
Finally those of us who suffer from the dreaded bags under our eyes are advised to, well bag them up, with a simple tapping massage. With your middle finger, tap the under-eye area lightly but swiftly, moving from the inner corner to the outer corner of your eye and back again. Start as soon as you can: just a minute a day can bring noticeable results.
We have to say we love these little tips from the one stop wedding shop, and we'll be trying out these ourselves too.
It's a bit of a vicious circle for brides wanting to look tanned on their wedding day, especially those getting married in the winter.
You want a glowing tan, but you can't get away because of the planning, and because your honeymoon is just around the corner (unless of course your blessed with being able to afford two holidays).
So what do you do? Yes you can visit a sun bed but they are bad for you. Or, we could do what every celebrity has been doing and fake it.
Tantruth has been designed to give your body an all over colour in the quickest, easiest, least stressful way. Tantruth's Application Mit is also claimed to have silk satin extracts for an all over, streak free tan.
Now we know fake tan can smell, but Tantruth duo self tanning agents are also claimed to give you a light fresh summer fragrance.
We also love these kit bags, which are a bargain for £23.50 and include a self Tan Lotion with Colour Guide, Tantruth True Smoothing Scrub and Tantruth Bronzing Gel for Body and Face.
We'll be reviewing this product in the near future so we'll let you know how streaky and smelly it actually is.
Every bride wants perfect nails on their wedding day. After all, guests will be looking at these when they ask to look at, and coo over your gorgeous wedding and engagement (if you choose to wear it) ring.
With the stress leading up to the big day it's sometimes hard to factor in when you will have time to get your manicure sorted out, but fear not Confetti has come to the rescue.
The one stop wedding shop has come up with a great list of hints and tips to ensure your nails are strong and don't chip, to ensure gorgeous nails to show off that all important sparkler on your special day.
It advises brides who wish to show off their natural nails to by trying out a DIY treatment of gently warming some almond oil, and soaking your fingertips in it for 10 minutes. Push the cuticles back with a cotton bud, never clip them. For added protection, wear rubber gloves when gardening, doing housework, decorating and washing-up.
It also advises brides to clip their nails every six weeks as this encourages them to grow. Have your nails professionally manicured the day before your big day, including your toes.
If you're worried about chipping the polish or breaking a nail, leave your manicure until as late as possible and keep your hands and feet above the water line if you have a bath that night.
If you're painting your own digits use 10 to twelve strokes to cover the nail -- most people think they can get away with three. Remember, pale colours show chips and smudges less than vibrant hues. For the natural look of a French manicure, don't use bright white on the tips, it'll look fake. Go for a slightly off-white shade such as Revlon's White on White.
If you want a little bit of pampering before your wedding day then head online to Feel Fabulous.
The Luxury Pampering And Wedding Day Makeover Specialist has launched an interactive site to give brides beauty and hair advice for their special day.
Those of us who want to visit a spa but don't have time can also use the site to book beauty treatments at home including massages, manicures and pedicures. Gather the girls, buy in some wine and make a real night of it.
Contact sueshillum@feelfabulous.co.uk, to book an appointment.
Let's face it, weddings can be an emotional time for us.
All that love, and those tear jerking vows have me bawling like a baby. And I'm sure on your wedding day, it's so much worse.
Add to that, the heat, or the rain, depending when you're getting married and you'd have to be caked in layers of make up for your tears, rain drops and melted make up not to show.
We have a look at the best water and heat proof make up out there to keep you looking as fresh as a daisy on your big day.
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If you're like me and bite or break your nails then you'll know how hard it is to keep them looking nice.
It's not so bad for everyday business, especially now we can start to hide behind gloves, but brides beware, nearly everyone will be looking at your fingers on the big day, in particular the one housing your wedding ring.
Most brides get around this by desperately drinking lots of calcium to make their nails grow (well that's something my mum always advises) and others opt to fake it with silks and acrylics opting for a traditional French manicure.
However we have found something that may spice these up a little bit more, without making them look over the top.
Sparkly Nails has come up with some cute flowers, butterflies and rhinestones that can be glued to a natural or fake gel nail. They can also be painted by brush for those of us who have a steady hand, or patient and creative friend.
The company also stocks a big range of nail art supplies including foils, striping tapes, nail glitters and stickers.
Perfect for covering up those nails.
Brides that don't have a sweet tooth and want to give chocolate a skip will love these new packages from Malvern Spa. 
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