Obviously you want to look your best and feel wonderful on your wedding day. To achieve this you need not only to plan, but also to act, ideally at least six months in advance of your big day.
Beauty treatments and fitness should commence as soon as you can. The range of treatments are huge including waxing, facial, teeth whitening and manicure, to name but a few. Timing is especially important when it comes to hair and makeup, and to ensure you look your best on your wedding day, consider a trial well in advance.
There are a whole range of experts to help you including fitness training and hair and beauty specialists. It is unlikely you will be able to cover everything yourself so consult a professional. Whatever you do, don't leave everything until the last minute.
Here’s some great ideas from hair, beauty and fitness businesses based in Sussex from places like Brighton, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis, Horsham, Crawley and Hastings, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Sussex Wedding magazine when contacting a hair, beauty or fitness professional.
Reconnect in the Sussex wild with South Lodge
This Autumn, South Lodge encourages guests to recharge and reconnect with a series of expert-led holistic wellbeing retreats in the heart of the Sussex countryside. From 14-15 October, guests are invited to Reset, Recover and Realign with Olympic silver medallist Keri-anne Payne for wild swimming and cold-water exposure; a sound bath and energy healing journey; Vinyasa yoga and breathwork. The following weekend, forest bathing expert Helena Skoog leads a traditional Japanese awareness meditation and immersive experience in South Lodge's 93-acre estate, inviting guests to reconnect with the natural world. New for October, South Lodge's inaugural weekend wellness break in partnership with holistic wellbeing agency Oyogo launches from 14-15 October.
Posted: 19 September 2023
Green People in Horsham set to reopen
Green People, the Sussex-based natural and organic beauty brand, has announced the grand reopening of its Horsham store. The sustainable skin care store will reopen on Saturday 26th August with a pop of prosecco and a 3 for 2 offer on every item in store, including Green People's new collection of natural shampoo bars and SPF essentials. The Horsham store was forced to temporarily close its doors in May following severe water damage and is celebrating its return to Piries Place by offering a free goodie bag worth £77 to the first 200 customers that visit the store on its opening day.
Posted: 24 August 2023
South Of England wins battle of the spas reveals Spabreaks.com
Spabreaks.com 2022 booking data has revealed that spas in the South totalled 57.4% of all bookings made in 2022, winning the battle of the spas against the north of England. The UK spa industry has a lot to offer, whether you're looking to escape to the countryside or fancy break in the city. Whether it's in the north or south, there's a place in the UK that will accommodate whatever spa break you're looking for.
Posted: 22 May 2023
Brighton Perfume has recently launched 22 new vegan perfumes
Brighton Perfume offers a window into real vegan perfumery. Having developed a new, contemporary way of making plant-based perfumes, its vision is to revolutionise the industry. Born out of the ideology of the 70s and 90s fashion and music scene the local brand aims to create a new golden age of perfume. The business' founder created a machine to spin vegan elixirs in oil, not alcohol, eliminating the need to filtrate using animal products and leaving no wastage.
The brand has recently launched 22 new vegan perfumes in three collections, which although forward-thinking recognise the fact that scent is nostalgic, bringing back memories that make you feel alive and connected. So, relive your wedding-day memories again and again with a local, cruelty-free signature scent.
Posted: 6 April 2023
How to ensure a good night's sleep before your big day
Anxious brides and grooms-to-be have been offered top tips on beating their wedding nerves and getting a good night's sleep ahead of their all important day. The fitted furniture experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have provided their tips to those who are likely to be overcome by nerves, affecting their sleep. Among the nerve-busting tips are incorporating sleep inducing scents into your room, planning a pre-bed workout and avoiding spicy foods. Nic Shacklock, from Online-Bedrooms.co.uk said: "Pre-wedding nerves often lead to a lack of sleep ahead of what is regarded as the most important day of many people's lives.
Posted: 24 October 2022
Win a colour service of your choice and blow-dry at RUSH Brighton
Due to its popularity RUSH Brighton has relocated to a new larger site on Duke Street, marking a new chapter in its journey. The salon boasts a super-pretty pink colour scheme, completely different to anything the brand has used before. The team were keen to try something new and evolve ahead of the modern day. The pink is a positive and inviting colour, and dare we say, a little bit bridal! It reflects the fun, bright and creative colours you see on every street corner of today's Brighton. In fact, the iconic Brighton rock was just the start of the inspiration.
The salon is housed across two levels with the basement floor featuring an exposed colour bar, where you can interact with your stylist to see and feel your colour choice on a whole new level. And in the reception area, we love the soft, blush velvet armchair that welcomes you while you enjoy a fresh ground cappuccino, pink prosecco or hot mug of English tea.
Posted: 15 September 2022
Natural ways to relieve wedding day nerves
Wedding day jitters are normal — but not necessarily welcome! In this article Jo Webber, Herbal Education Lead at Pukka Herbs, shares four natural ways to keep them at bay. Weddings are one of the most significant life events you can go through, so its no surprise that wedding day jitters are so common. Even the most committed couple are bound to get butterflies when standing up in front of everyone they know to say their vows, and no matter how excited you are to tie the knot, nerves before or even during the ceremony are completely normal. That said, no one wants nervousness and anxiety to get in the way of enjoying their big day. But how can you relieve your wedding day jitters in a natural way? Here, I'll share four simple methods for curbing your nerves ahead of a wedding.
Posted: 21 August 2022
Enjoy a spa day at Crowne Plaza Felbridge
Following the turmoil of the past two years, it's understandable that folk should be keen to make the most of special occasions in 2022 and truly spend quality time with friends, family and loved ones. For those looking to celebrate milestones and of course upcoming weddings, Spabreaks.com has revealed its top spas and hotels for group spa days and overnight retreats. So, grab Team Hen and check out Crowne Plaza Felbridge, where you and your bride tribe can experience a Pick n Mix Spa Day at the Chakra Spa.
Posted: 18 August 2022
10 simple tips for a stress-free wedding
From trying to keep yourself and your spouse-to-be happy, to accommodating ample requests from friends and family, weddings can cause a lot of stress and anxiety during the planning period as well as on the big day itself. In the past year searches for 'wedding anxiety' have increased by +60% which highlights you're not the only one if you're feeling like this. To ensure couples have a wonderful and stress-free wedding experience, life insurance broker, Reassured has put together 10 helpful tips to reduce stress.
Posted: 7 August 2022
A good night's sleep with Dreams - 8 top tips!
Being a bride or groom is arguably one of the most exciting and heart-warming days of a person's life, but as the big day draws closer, pre-wedding insomnia can cause difficulty in falling, and staying, asleep. As we know, our sleep is very important and no one wants tired eyes on such a big day. But what can we do to avoid the sleepless nights? According to Dreams Sleep Expert, Sammy Margo, consistency is key. So, maybe it's time to drop the outdated wedding 'preparation' superstitions. Sammy says: "We love rhythm and routine, so sticking to the same routine of bed sharing makes sense before your big day.
Posted: 9 July 2022