Pre-Wedding Pampering for 2024: Spa Services for Brides, Grooms and Wedding Parties

Apr 30

Preparing for a wedding is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. This is why practicing self-care during this period is especially important so you can feel relaxed and ready to prepare the wedding of your dreams. A great way to treat yourself, your fiancé, or your wedding crew is by taking them to a day spa for a special experience. Plenty of spas take part in pre-wedding pampering packages and services so there is sure to be something that you will enjoy. In this article, we will explore the history of wedding proposals and marriages, the benefits of going to a spa for your mental and physical health, and packages that are offered at ZZ Day Spa just for weddings, bachelorette parties, and solo self care experiences.

The history of wedding proposals

Getting on your knee and proposing to your partner has become a long-held tradition associated with popping the question. Yet, for all of those who take part in this ritual, many of them probably do not know where it comes from or why people do it. The tradition traces back to the time of medieval knights bowing before noblewomen as a sign of respect. Over time, the tradition of kneeling on one knee to propose marriage began. This tradition was reminiscent of knights from the Middle Ages who kneeled to swear allegiance and protection to the woman he wanted to love and marry.

Before this, according to ModernGents, Ancient Greece had other traditions, such as the practice of male suitors tossing apples to a woman whom they wanted to marry. This custom dates back to the Goddess of Chaos, Eris. According to legend, when Peleus and Thetis got married, Eris threw a golden apple at their wedding guests, with a note written on the apple saying it was intended for the most beautiful person in the room. In ancient Rome, marriage was a partnership between families. Its primary purpose was to produce heirs to inherit familial qualities, status and property.

Proposals were actually seen more as business arrangements between family representatives from ancient Egypt through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance; romance was not a big factor. However, by the 19th century (especially in America), more couples began to marry each other out of love and friendship instead of for their family name. This is because people began to recognize the value of individuality and personal happiness, although this mostly occurred in nations that were industrialized. Eventually, love and emotion became a big reason for a couple to marry.

During this period of wedding proposals and marriage, when a man wanted to marry a woman, he would first go to her father as a sign of respect and ask for her hand in marriage. The father could refuse if he thought the man was unsuitable for his daughter, or he could agree if he found the man to be worthy of his daughter and family. Today, some men still like to respect this tradition out of respect. Proposals were also far more casual. While there are still casual proposals done today, this was the common way to propose–someone may propose on the couch while watching TV. For the majority, this is far different from proposals today in which, with the rise of social media, wedding proposals have largely become an elaborate spectacle to show to others. Some people even joke that if you do not post about it online, then did it even happen?

How Visiting a Spa Benefits You

Now let’s discuss the benefits that a spa has on your skin. Going to a spa not only helps your skin physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Here are some ways that going to a spa will improve your mental and physical health.

Rejuvenates Your Body and Reduces Stress: Everyday life can be fast-paced, demanding, and requires a lot out of us, so being stressed is a common result of this. Stress can have negative impacts on the skin such as creases and acne. Going to a spa will free and calm your mind as you submerge yourself into the relaxing and tranquil environment. There are many spa treatments that are designed to heal the mind and body such as facials, saunas, massages and body scrubs. Once you leave you will feel refreshed mentally and physically, and ready to take on the day once again.

Promotes Healthier and Younger Looking Skin: Did you know that a spa can have a direct influence on your skin’s health and appearance? Since spas can reduce stress and anxiety, this can protect against not only acne, but also premature aging. You will also have glowing skin as increased circulation and stimulation to the blood flow can help deliver oxygen and vital nutrients to the area.
Gives Smoother Skin: Receiving surgery is not the only way to achieve smoother skin–there are plenty of options that a spa provides which can help you meet your desired goal. This could be anywhere from receiving a relaxing facial that includes the nutrients your skin craves, or feeling at peace which will in turn make your skin healthier. An exfoliation treatment removes dead skin cells and replaces them with newer ones, which is how you can also get softer, smoother and glowing skin.
Achieve Better Sleep Results: Having a good sleep schedule is key to having healthy skin. Sleep encourages more blood flow to the area which makes your skin tone appear more even; by not getting enough hours in, you may appear pale or blotchy. You will also receive fewer breakouts because when we do not get enough sleep, we may become stressed, which causes acne and pimples to appear. You may feel stressed from work and thus toss and turn at night, so going to a spa is likely to improve your mood and thus your sleep schedule during the evening.
Boosts Confidence and Self-Esteem: At first glance this may seem surprising, but people who receive spa treatments are generally happy afterwards, which gives them feelings of positivity, self-love, improved mood, and confidence. This in turn will affect the way they approach communicating with others, how they see the world, going to important and intimidating meetings, and how they feel about themselves. Going to a spa benefits you and those around you, and it also helps your skin since feeling good within makes you feel good and glowy outwards.
Releases Serotonin and Dopamine: Experiencing increased levels of these hormones makes you a happier person, and as a result less depressed and anxious. Being a happier person means you are likely less stressed, which would be great for your skin so you don’t develop acne or pimples.

Different bachelorette packages to choose from at ZZ Day Spa

ZZ Day Spa offers many different packages for bachelorette parties. A bachelorette spa party is a once in a lifetime event for the bride-to-be, so we go to great lengths to make sure it is an unforgettable experience with memorable moments and beautiful memories. We have hundreds of 5 Star Reviews from our bachelorette spa party guests on Google and Yelp. To make the party even more fun, we have incredible selfie stations for taking photos, complimentary champagne and mimosas, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and an hors d'oeuvres platter. See our packages and pricing below.

My Lady Package (per person)

This package costs $189 per person on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and $209 per person on weekends (Friday through Sunday), and takes around 1-1.5 hours total. It includes a 50 minute Swedish massage OR a 50 minute Aromatherapy massage OR a 50 minute European facial. It also includes champagne or mimosa, an hors d'oeuvres platter and chocolates. If you want a special bridal party treat but do not want to break the bank, then this package is a great option. It includes the same benefits of the other packages, which is a strengthened bond with your friends and a new refreshed and relaxed outlook going into the days or weeks before the wedding.

Duchess Package (per person)

This package costs $299 per person on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and $329 per person on weekends (Friday through Sunday), and takes around 2 hours total. It includes a 50 minute Swedish massage OR a 50 minute European facial, AND a spa mani and pedi treatment. It also includes champagne or mimosa, an hors d'oeuvres platter and chocolates. If you would like a little more pampering and a longer experience for you and your bridesmaids, then this package is the right choice because it gives you a massage or a facial plus a mani and pedi treatment.

Princess Package (per person)

This package costs $359 per person on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and $379 per person on weekends (Friday through Sunday), and takes around 2-2.5 hours total. It includes a 50 minute Swedish OR a 50 minute Aromatherapy massage, PLUS a 50 minute custom facial with microdermabrasion. It also includes champagne or mimosa, an hors d'oeuvres platter and chocolates. In this package, you can receive both a massage and a facial, specifically a facial with microdermabrasion (MDA). MDA, according to the National Library of Medicine, is a minimally invasive epidermal resurfacing procedure used to treat uneven skin tone/texture, photoaging, and scars, including acne scars. It is widely available and is one of the most common nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. If you and your girlfriends would like an extra glow, then this is the right package for you.

Empress Package (per person)

This package costs $529 per person on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and $559 per person on weekends (Friday through Sunday), and takes around 5 hours total. It includes an 80 minute Hot Stone OR Deep Tissue massage, PLUS a 50 minute world famous 4-in-1 Hydra Facial (four facials in one), AND a spa mani and pedi treatment. It also includes champagne or mimosa, an hors d'oeuvres platter and chocolates. Plus, as an added bonus, all Empress Package treatments and services are performed by Master Techs. If you really want to splurge and feel like royalty, then this is the package to choose. You get five hours of pampering with a massage, a 4-in-1 facial, and a spa mani and pedi treatment with food and drinks afterwards. This is surely the package to receive if you want to enjoy the ultimate experience with your friends.

A spa package for proposals

We want your proposal to be the most unique and special day that it can be; with our proposal packages, we are sure to make that happen, and especially on such a romantic and joyous holiday. If you would like to reserve one of these packages, we have eight different options to offer, with pricing starting at $1,495. Here are some ideas below for how to make the moment even more romantic, thoughtful and special:

Decorate your spa room: if you decide to keep the proposal private, we will decorate the room with rose petals, candles, and framed photos.
Fill your spa room with balloons: if your partner loves balloons, then this is a perfect option. Plus, if you want to feel that you are both going higher up in your relationship, then this will be the perfect symbol of your love. We can even attach photos to the bottom of the balloons to make the moment even more sentimental and thoughtful.
Incorporate a “Marry Me” display: adding this display will surely catch your partner’s attention. Not only will it make for a great backdrop for photos, but it will also be up to you on how you want the words to appear. Do you want large, sparkly letters? Or a handwritten note? Whatever you choose, we are confident that the display will be a winner.

After they say “yes” and you both enjoy the moment with kisses, photos and smiles, enjoy an 80-minute decadent couples massage, hot tub, champagne, chocolates, a spa gift, and 60 long stem roses. This experience will be sure to allow you and your significant other to start off your engagement strong and happy. If you would like to make your Valentine’s Day extra special by proposing, choose it with ZZ Day Spa. They also offer Couples, Her Escapes and His Escapes packages if you would like a traditional spa service experience solo or together.

Conclusion

As outlined, there are plenty of options for spending a relaxing mini getaway at a tropical day spa for brides, grooms and wedding parties. Consider any of the following experiences in order to refresh and reset. By finding time to relax in the midst of wedding planning craziness, you will feel recharged and ready to continue planning the moment you have always dreamed of–a beautiful wedding with the love of your life and your dear family and friends.