Q&A Fashion & Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best PEARLS OF WISDOM I’m looking for a gorgeous piece of jewellery to give my mother as a gift on the morning of my wedding. Are there any pieces you would recommend? Pearls are often associated with purity, love, and wisdom, making them a meaningful and symbolic gift. For mum, on your big day, we think they’re a perfect choice. It will show the love you have for her and signify the years you’ve been by her side learning from her. At F. Hinds we stock some beautiful pearl jewellery. The 9ct white gold-enfolded freshwater cultured pearl pendant and chain is a popular choice. At the centre is an 8mm freshwater pearl enfolded by the curves of 9ct white gold, strung from a matching 18inch /45.5cm chain. This is timeless and can be worn on your wedding day and for years to come. Natasha House www.fhinds.co.uk REST AND RELAXATION What spa treatments would you suggest I try in the run-up to my wedding? In the lead-up to your wedding, a series of thoughtfully selected spa treatments can help you feel radiant, relaxed and wedding-day ready. Here are some of our recommendations for indulgent treatments for brides-to-be: Our ESPA Active Nutrients Glow from Within Facial is perfect for all skin types and works wonders to rejuvenate and illuminate your complexion. Using ESPA’s nutrient-rich products and techniques like Gua Sha massage, this holistic treatment boosts circulation and revitalises dull skin. It also incorporates exfoliation and multi-masking, leaving you with a lit-from-within glow that’s ideal for wedding photos. Schedule this facial at least a week before your big day to maximise the results! The ESPA Salt and Oil Body Scrub is an invigorating body scrub that exfoliates and hydrates the skin, combining sea salts and essential oils to leave you feeling silky smooth and radiant. It’s the perfect way to ensure your skin looks its best, whether for your wedding dress or sun-kissed beach days. Wedding planning can be stressful, so the deeply relaxing Lavender Poultice Massage is a must. Featuring a calming lavender poultice massage, a soothing body exfoliation and a lavender-infused compress, it relieves tension, relaxes muscles and balances the mind. Book this treatment a couple of days before your wedding for a serene and centred mindset. By incorporating these treatments into your pre-wedding routine, you’ll feel pampered, glowing and ready to shine on your special day. Carla Belmonte – Spa manager at The Spa at Bedford Lodge www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk 74
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