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By Erica Wilders

While planning your wedding, chances are you will see little of your husband- or wife-to-be. Between appointments with photographers, fittings for gowns, and food-tastings with caterers, there is little time to grab dinner and a movie like you used to. Just because you're getting married doesn't mean you have to stop "dating" each other. Since most engagements can last a year or more, it's important to make a date with your significant other to do some things that are not related to the wedding. Spending the day at a spa is not only a great way to get some quality time together, but also a way to relieve stress.

Incorporating a spa experience into the days leading up to your wedding can be as simple as booking a facial or as elaborate as scheduling a daylong experience. Spa treatments run the gamut and each spa has its specialty. You can always get the staples - massage, facial, manicure or pedicure - but don't be afraid to try something out of the ordinary. From aromatherapy to airbrushed tans, make sure you take advantage of everything spas have to offer.

Most spas offer some form of aromatherapy, a popular technique used in some spas to promote the health of your body, mind, and spirit. According to the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, aromatherapy has been proven to help with a variety of emotional conditions including, frustration, anxiety, and panic. It also can help with many skin conditions, such as acne, cellulite and wrinkles.

If you want to have a refreshed look on your big day, try one of the many exfoliating techniques used at spas. From microdermabrasion to salt scrubs, these treatments bring out your skin's glow. Follow that with an airbrushed tan and the two of you will walk out looking refreshed, not stressed.

Grooms take heed: Don't be afraid of what lies beyond the spa doors. Once thought to be a girl-thing, spa treatments now include men's facials, massages, and manicures, and it's not at all uncommon to come across a group of guys getting manicures on a Saturday afternoon. And massages can and should be enjoyed by everyone. If you are a sports buff, certain spas specialize in sports massages where specific muscles are targeted to prevent soreness and ease tired joints.

Aside from relaxing and pampering, the most important reason you are at the spa is to spend time together. Many spas offer couples a package where you can get massages, facials and just about any other treatment side-by-side. You will both leave the spa feeling rejuvenated, looking great and ready to continue on the path to your wedding day.

CONNECTICUT Hands On Massage 282 Railroad Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830 203-531-792 www.handsonwellnesscenter.com Experience the ultimate massage with the Four-Handed Massage. Two therapists work essential oils that are blended especially for you. Stonewater Spa and Boutique 151 Greenwich Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830 203-622-7424 www.stonewater.com Help your skin look the best it can by pairing your facial with specialty treatments like Redness Therapy which focuses on reducing rosacea-like symptoms or a Seaweed Treatment, which hydrates the skin. MOBIL DAY SPA Doorstep Diva PO Box 366 Larchmont, NY 10538 1-877-DOOR-SPA www.doorstep-divas.com Receive all the beneÞts of a day spa without leaving your home. The spa will come to you, toting all the necessary tools to give you massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and more.   NEW JERSEY The Fountain 1100 Route 17 North Ramsey, NJ 07446 201-327-5155 www.fountaineuropeanspa.com Spend some time together with the Couples Escape, Deluxe Rendezvous for Two or The Spa Experience. From facials to a private whirlpool bath for two, a day at the spa leaves you both feeling rejuvenated and stress-free. Lush Day Spa 7 East Main St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 (201) 327-7615 www.lushdayspa.com Get an instant face lift with a face wrap. This French technique will give instant results making you look completely rejuvenated for up to 48 hours.   NEW YORK: THE HAMPTONS Ananas Spa 71 Hill St. Southhampton, NY 11968 631-287-9099 www.ananasspa.com Enjoy all the elegance the Hamptons has to offer while spending the day receiving extravagant Yonka Body Treatments like Zone Minceur (Targeted Cellulite Treatment) or Phyto Marine (Body Contour Slimming Treatment). Westhampton Day Spa 64 Old Riverhead Rd. Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 631-288-4900 Also enjoy their beachfront location at: Bath and Tennis Hotel 231 Dune Road Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 631-288-2500 Ext. 2841 The Romantic Couples Escape allows couples to spend their spa day side-by-side. Start your escape with an herbal tea and Þ nish with reßexology.   NEW YORK: NYC Dashing Diva 41 E. 8th St. New York, NY 10003 212-673-9000 www.dashingdiva.com Try the Player’s Manicure where you’ll receive citrus exfoliation treatment, parafÞn dip, and an anti-stress handand- arm massage. Brides can get iced out with Crystal Diva Nails. Hundreds of tiny Swarovski crystals will be adorned to your nails bringing out your inner diva. Just calm down 32 W. 22nd St. New York, NY 10010 212-337-0032 www.justcalmdownspa.com Experience a new twist on manicures and pedicures. From The Grape Gatsby which combines red wine with grape seed oil, to the Lemonade Stand where you’ll receive a glass of ice-cold lemonade while having your skin softened with a margarita scrub. These treatments are almost good enough to eat. NEW YORK: UPSTATE Body of Truth 737 East Chester St. Bypass Kingston, NY 12401 845-331-1178 www.bodyoftruth.com Relax your senses with aromatherapy and soften your skin with the Citrus Salt Glow. Men, enjoy a hydrating facial followed by an herbal aftershave tonic and moisturizing cream. Kimberley’s, A Day Spa 637 New Loudon Rd. Latham, NY 12110 518-785-5868 www.kimberleysadayspa.com Feel like ßoating? Experience what is known as “passive immersion” with one of Þve dry ßoats. Your body will be exfoliated and cleansed before being wrapped in a derma ßeece, which creates intense heat and invigorates the senses. Then you are lowered into the dry ßoat bed, giving the sensation of ßoating without getting wet. NEW YORK: WESTCHESTER Bodicures, Ltd. 735 E. Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914 777-2873 www.bodicures.com Remove any unwanted hair before your wedding with an electrolysis treatment. State-of-the-art techniques and equipment help make this experience comfortable. Enhance Face & Day Spa 100 N. Central Park Ave. Hartsdale, NY 10503 914-997-8878 www.enhancespa.com Enjoy star treatment with a Platinum Day at the Spa, where you will receive everything from an enticing facial to reß exology. And for the gents, try a Gentleman’s Classic Facial, which includes skin analysis and an individually tailored facemask. Eye Catcher 855 Franklin Ave. Thornwood, NY 10594 914-474-8004 www.eyecatcherspa.com Enjoy the elegant surroundings as you brighten up your complexion with Fantasy Tan, a sunless tanning system that combines bronzers and lotion to give you a natural-l looking glow. Simply Fit For Women 1000 East Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-670-0600 Brides can enjoy kickboxing, Pilates or spinning, relax in the sauna or get a massage. Tranquility Spa 110 South Central Park Ave. Hartsdale, NY 10530 914-686-1400 www.tranquilityspa.com Spend the day with your soon-to-be husband or wife with the “Here Comes the Bride” (or Groom) package. Enjoy everything from caviar to champagne as the staff caters to your every whim. Village Day Spa 45 Kraft Ave. Bronxville, NY 10708 845-337-7727 www.villagedayspa.com Heading someplace tropical for your honeymoon? Prepare your skin with a Hawaiian Body Cure. Black Hawaiian seal salts and spiced oils are massaged into your body with hot lava stones, leaving your skin soft for weeks. Vision of Tomorrow Salon & Spa 132 Larchmont Ave. Larchmont, NY 10538 914-834-4310 www.visionoftomorrow.com Want your eyes to really pop on your wedding day? Try eyelash and eyebrowa tinting. It will help bring focus to one of your most notable features.

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