I so wish I lived in New York (or Miami or Chicago)! Exhale Spa has a two day RueLaLa sale going where you can buy discounted packages like “Day of Zen” (what bride couldn’t use that!?!), “6 Weeks til a Beach Body” (which might be of special interest to Aruban brides!), “Spa Party for 3″, [...]

There were some things I liked about the Mandara Spa at the Marriott’s Ocean Club property next door to the resort. They have Phyto products which are awesome (in particular their volumizing spray). They use Bare Escentuals mineral make-up which is what I use at home! They gave me ice water with lemon which was [...]

I am planning to have my bridal hair and make-up done at the Mandara Spa at the Marriott. I have an appointment for a full hair and make-up trial this week and then have my appointment for the day of the wedding. I’ve told them what time I need to be done but but they [...]

Well I think this is the week things are really going to start coming together. As expected, I am now getting LOTS of emails from our independent wedding planner — she rocks! One thing she has is a stylist who will come to your room and do your hair and make-up. Her up-dos cost much [...]

You might be figuring out that I’m a ‘product junky’. I thought I’d pass along this deal I just got in an email – I haven’t used this product yet, but think I might just have to order some up with this “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” deal. I’m putting together an “Emergency Bag” for [...]

I’m sure I’m not the only bride that gets obsessed with nearly every aspect of her appearance before a wedding, but boy am I ready for this to be done! I think a destination beach wedding creates even more pressure. While I will be married in a traditional gown I will spend a good [...]

After several emails with the manager of the Mandara Spa, I now have ‘tentative’ appointments for Saturday for me, my girls (bridesmaids) and my mom. I had to secure the appointment with my credit card but am told it will not be charged until the appointment. (You can cancel up to 24 hours before the [...]

Well I haven’t given much thought to “Something Borrowed, Something Blue” yet, but I have finally started looking for my bridal jewelry. Aside from my engagement ring I don’t have anything glam. I’ve been looking for some really nice CZ pieces but am shocked at how expensive they are. Then I stumbled across a site [...]

I’m sure I’m not the only bride that suffers from moments of irrational sensitivity, but boy do I feel bad when it happens. One thing I want to get crossed off my list is my appointments for my bridal hair and makeup and trial run. I emailed our hotel wedding planner asking if she can [...]

Well I know I’m doing this backwards but I need to find my bridal lingerie. (I had my first dress fitting last week even though I didn’t have my under garments picked out yet.) I have tried SEVERAL bustiers and am having a really hard time. I think I’ve exhausted the least expensive and local [...]