Your Guide to Stress-Free Planning

By Lauren Caggiano

Today ’s blushing bride has no shor tage of options when it comes to wedding planning Who’s a gal to call? We show you how to check the most impor tant things off your list star ting with the days and months before the big day and through the honeymoon.

p h o o s : s h u t e r s o c k c o m the mind. There are physical perks, too. “Apar t from being a relaxing experience, massage can help to firm and tone sk in, correc t your posture, and strengthen your immune system, ” she said “ These benefits are wonder fully helpful in preparation for a wedding, on a day you want to look and feel your ver y best!”

Lookin’ good Massage may be one type of pick-me-up, but professional makeup application is another experience altogether Lillian Wollman, owner of Permanent Makeup by Lillian, looks at each face as a canvas, rife with oppor tunity for enhancement

Permanent makeup has its merits, because you often can’t tell the difference between it and a natural application She said many women suffer from thinning brows or not enough natural arch. And permanent eyeliner is great on a bride’s wedding day because it doesn’t smudge or wash away with those inevitable tears of joy. I t all comes down to look ing and feeling one’s best.

“ This is the time when brides want to look the best in their lives, ” she said, adding that wedding por traits are a cherished keepsake

The time-saving aspec t of permanent makeup is another perk Brides are often rushed on their wedding day and check ing one thing off that list eases some of that stress Speak ing of time, Wollman advises that brides have the permanent makeup application done at least a month in advance, to allow ample time for healing

Like Wollman, the staff at Belle Sante Med Spa helps brides feel beautiful in their own sk in literally. Operations manager Lynn Blanchard (and yes, par t-time glo Girl!) suggests Coolsculpting®, a nonsurgical, patented technology that eliminates fat in trouble spots She said it ’s a great treatment to help target stubborn fat on our waists and arms She recommends brides star t at least three months out from their nuptials, for optimal results

Brides wanting flawless sk in might consider getting a HydraFacial, which promises to detoxify, rejuvenate and protec t the sk in She also recommends spray tan, their line of medical-grade sk incare produc ts, laser hair removal and permanent makeup for that cameraready look Blanchard and her team can put together a custom pack of ser vices to take the guesswork out of selec ting ser vices

Romantic backdrops: Just add the bride and groom

A bride’s preparation doesn’t end with a health and beauty regimen, of course. That fair ytale wedding you’ve always wanted can come to life with the help of local exper ts. Christine Leto, co-owner of The Charles in For t Wayne, is plugged into wedding trends. Summer 2018 is a depar ture from year ’s past.

“In regards to decor, we are look ing at vibrant jewel-tone floral arrangements and an abundance of greener y, ” she said. “ We are also seeing more of a mix ture of table styles: Gone are the standard allround table arrangements only. Instead, there are now combinations of both banquet and rounds, ‘King's tables’.... and more than one Farmhouse-style, evok ing the old European, outdoor feel.”

And when it doubt, summer 2018 is all about romance “Most of our couples are choosing large groupings of candlelight for their tables and strung cafe lights for that soft romantic ambiance, ” said Leto “O f course, for those willing to splurge a little, the table linens ordered are varied tex tures, some with 'bling' and others with appliques ”

So, ditch the Ball® jars and distressed wood In her words, “brides are turning away from the standard rustic style and going for more of an outdoor elegant or Bohemian feel ”

Resources:

Belle S ante, For t Wayne, 260 204 5215, bellesante com

Permanent Makeup by Lillian, For t Wayne, 260.497.7732, permanentmakeupfor twayne.com

Massage Works, For t Wayne, 260 459 1111, massageworksfw com

The Charles, For t Wayne, 260 637 3643, thecharlesfor twayne com