Your wedding day is so exciting and special; however, the time period leading up to it can be stressful as your wedding planning reaches a fever pitch. It is important to take a step back from your anxiety and to appreciate this unique time in your life. After all, it only happens once. A perfect way to "be in the moment" while preparing for your wedding is to book a day at a spa right before your big day. Not only do you get to relax, but you also receive skin and hair treatments that help you to look your best on your wedding day. Here are three spa treatments to get before your wedding day.

Manicure

A manicure might be something you enjoy outside of your wedding preparations. However, you should definitely consider getting one before your wedding. Think about it. Your wedding day is perhaps the single day that your hands will be photographed the most in your life. Your photographer will want to capture details such as your wedding band and your bouquet. Having trimmed cuticles and gorgeous nails helps to enhance your photos. Enjoying a manicure at a spa is also the perfect way to take a new nail varnish for a test run. You can have the technician put a different color on each hand and then decide which one works best with your wedding attire.

Microdermabrasion facial

Some brides have a few sleepless nights leading up to their wedding. You can make your skin look brighter and softer by booking a microdermabrasion facial at the spa. Microdermabrasion consists of the technician applying microscopic crystals to your skin to help exfoliate the top layer of skin cells. After a microdermabrasion, your skin is smoother; therefore, your wedding makeup can be applied more evenly for a better effect. (learn more about spas here)

Deep tissue massage

Massage has a host of health benefits. They help to promote restful sleep and alertness, give your immune system a boost, and can elevate your mood. Massage helps to lower your levels of cortisol, which is linked to a reduction in stress. Getting a massage promotes feelings of wellness, which is exactly what you want as you head into your wedding day. You can opt to have a full deep tissue massage or to have a simple fifteen minute chair massage while getting another spa treatment done. Either way, you can enjoy the benefits.