A Bachelorette Weekend Must
“Dry Salt Therapy (Halotherapy) has been used for centuries to treat
respiratory, skin, sleep and aging issues. Additionally, in the process of
grinding and crushing the salt, negative ions are created which are known to
improve mood, relieve stress and reduce fatigue. Wedding preparations can
be especially stressful and exhausting — what bride wouldn't like to take a
break from it all, if only for an hour or so? Our Salt Room Experience, with
its calming atmosphere, therapeutic music and absence of distractions, is
extremely relaxing and a good ‘time-out’ to spend with loved ones and just
breathe.” – Syd Milliken of Just Breathe Salt Spa, justbreathesaltspa.com
Yes to the Dress
“Brides want to feel unique; every week it feels
like we have brides looking for different things,
like plain elegance or comfortability. On the
designer side, pockets are big. We are also seeing
them use more colors than the traditional white,
ivory or champagne. They have now added soft
pinks, greys, nude colors and even black. I would
also say we are seeing a rise in past generations’
looks coming back, such as off-the-shoulders and
bows!” – Kayla Thompson of Melissa Ashley Brides,
melissaashleybrides.com
Flower of the Flock
“Bold colors are
trending, as well as
a less-classic look. A
chic yet wild design.”
– Semia Dunne of
Flowers by Semia,
flowersbysemia.com
Professional Planning
“About 20 percent of all weddings have a wedding planner.
With a shift towards non-traditional venues, planning across
long distances and couples having busy careers, wedding
planners really make sense. It’s like building a house without
having a general contractor or performing a play without a
director — is it possible? Of course. Is it harder (and often
more expensive) if you don’t? Absolutely. Wedding planners
guide you through the process, do a lot of the heavy lifting and
already have a great network of trusted vendors that they work
with. They also know how to stretch your budget in the right
way, and most importantly, allow you to live your wedding in
the moment and stress-free.” – Michael Marcoux of Michael
Marcoux Events, facebook.com/michaelmarcouxevents
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Choosing a Caterer
“Do your research to ensure you’re
getting everything you’d like for the
biggest day of your life. Asking your
caterer how long they have worked
at your particular venue, along with
their company, shows the value you
will receive with their services. It is
always a great idea to have a tasting,
as well, in order to experience the
style of service and menu offerings
that a caterer presents.”
– Casey Stamouli of Blackstone Caterers,
blackstonecaterers.com
The Squad Spectrum
“Mauve is very popular right now for
bridesmaids. We are also seeing a lot of
off-the-shoulder looks. But I think, more
than anything, brides are picking a color
and then allowing their bridesmaids
to pick styles that complement them
and that they feel comfortable in. In
Spring 2020, you will see a rise in
orange and mustard colors as well as
some new fabrics — velvet is making a
comeback!” – Kayla Thompson of Melissa
Ashley Brides, melissaashleybrides.com