Obviously you want to look your best and feel wonderful on your wedding day. To achieve this you need not only to plan, but also to act, ideally at least six months in advance of your big day.
Beauty treatments and fitness should commence as soon as you can. The range of treatments are huge including waxing, facial, teeth whitening and manicure, to name but a few. Timing is especially important when it comes to hair and makeup, and to ensure you look your best on your wedding day, consider a trial well in advance.
There are a whole range of experts to help you including fitness training and hair and beauty specialists. It is unlikely you will be able to cover everything yourself so consult a professional. Whatever you do, don't leave everything until the last minute.
Here’s some great ideas from hair, beauty and fitness businesses based in the East Midlands from places like Northampton, Milton Keynes, Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicestershire and Derby, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your East Midlands Wedding magazine when contacting a hair, beauty or fitness professional.
LUXE Hair Beauty Bridal wins beauty award
LUXE Hair Beauty Bridal wins Best UK Bridal Salon in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards for the third year. The company opened during the lockdown in 2020 as a space for brides to enjoy bridal trials in a designated area while enjoying a glass of prosecco or two. Over the years, it has grown a team of six bridal and beauty specialists on hand to get bridal parties wedding ready. They cover all aspects of hair, make-up, spray tans, lashes, nails, aesthetics and skin treatments.
Posted: 20 June 2023
Get ready to embrace a fitter, healthier version of you – Editor, Sarah Gallivan is in for the ride!
Planning a wedding also means having a million things to deal with as the big day approaches, including wanting to look and feel your best. Trying to find a diet and fitness regime that'll suit your needs is tricky when going it alone, but fear not – we have a new personal trainer on the block - Tyrone 'Tiger' Robinson of Nottingham's Team Tiger - who's ready to help you, and I'm taking one for the team and trying it out!
Posted: 13 June 2023
South Of England wins battle of the spas reveals Spabreaks.com
Spabreaks.com 2022 booking data has revealed that spas in the South totalled 57.4% of all bookings made in 2022, winning the battle of the spas against the north of England. The UK spa industry has a lot to offer, whether you're looking to escape to the countryside or fancy break in the city. Whether it's in the north or south, there's a place in the UK that will accommodate whatever spa break you're looking for.
Posted: 22 May 2023
Perfect Silhouette Hairdressing wins another wedding award
Lincoln's Perfect Silhouette Hairdressing has won National Wedding Hair Stylist at The Wedding Industry Awards 2023. After winning the Regional Wedding Hair Stylist of the Year in the East Midlands category, owner Robyn Wood went on to win at the national stage after being judged by a panel of industry experts. She comments, "This award has been a career goal of mine for several years. To be the national winner and be recognised at such a high level is a dream come true and a real pinch-me moment!"
Posted: 11 May 2023
How to ensure a good night's sleep before your big day
Anxious brides and grooms-to-be have been offered top tips on beating their wedding nerves and getting a good night's sleep ahead of their all important day. The fitted furniture experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have provided their tips to those who are likely to be overcome by nerves, affecting their sleep. Among the nerve-busting tips are incorporating sleep inducing scents into your room, planning a pre-bed workout and avoiding spicy foods. Nic Shacklock, from Online-Bedrooms.co.uk said: "Pre-wedding nerves often lead to a lack of sleep ahead of what is regarded as the most important day of many people's lives.
Posted: 24 October 2022
Natural ways to relieve wedding day nerves
Wedding day jitters are normal — but not necessarily welcome! In this article Jo Webber, Herbal Education Lead at Pukka Herbs, shares four natural ways to keep them at bay. Weddings are one of the most significant life events you can go through, so its no surprise that wedding day jitters are so common. Even the most committed couple are bound to get butterflies when standing up in front of everyone they know to say their vows, and no matter how excited you are to tie the knot, nerves before or even during the ceremony are completely normal. That said, no one wants nervousness and anxiety to get in the way of enjoying their big day. But how can you relieve your wedding day jitters in a natural way? Here, I'll share four simple methods for curbing your nerves ahead of a wedding.
Posted: 21 August 2022
Check out this new spa in Derbyshire
A new spa has opened in Derbyshire, which offers the perfect setting for all to enjoy – especially those looking for a pre-wedding getaway. The Spa at Breedon Priory is complete with tranquil gardens that feature a large vitality pool, an infinity relaxation pool and an outdoor terrace with loungers and cost fit pits. The Wellbeing Suite offers six thermal experiences such as experience showers, an ice fountain and cabins that offer different temperatures.
Posted: 18 August 2022
10 simple tips for a stress-free wedding
From trying to keep yourself and your spouse-to-be happy, to accommodating ample requests from friends and family, weddings can cause a lot of stress and anxiety during the planning period as well as on the big day itself. In the past year searches for 'wedding anxiety' have increased by +60% which highlights you're not the only one if you're feeling like this. To ensure couples have a wonderful and stress-free wedding experience, life insurance broker, Reassured has put together 10 helpful tips to reduce stress.
Posted: 7 August 2022
A good night's sleep with Dreams - 8 top tips!
Being a bride or groom is arguably one of the most exciting and heart-warming days of a person's life, but as the big day draws closer, pre-wedding insomnia can cause difficulty in falling, and staying, asleep. As we know, our sleep is very important and no one wants tired eyes on such a big day. But what can we do to avoid the sleepless nights? According to Dreams Sleep Expert, Sammy Margo, consistency is key. So, maybe it's time to drop the outdated wedding 'preparation' superstitions. Sammy says: "We love rhythm and routine, so sticking to the same routine of bed sharing makes sense before your big day.
Posted: 9 July 2022
Thinking about a crash-diet for the wedding? Don't do it!
With wedding season upon us, a new plan, devised by nutrition and fitness experts at PowerWave, the portable home-gym training device, has been launched to help brides (and grooms) get ready for their special day. Created by PowerWave founder "Coach" Jay Laville, its free healthy weight loss guide covers everything from macros to mindset, calories to caffeine and from sugar to sleep. It is also packed full of healthy recipe ideas and inspirational advice from the PowerWave team.
Posted: 1 July 2022
