n hour from Toronto you’ll discover a tranquil, yet sophisticated, setting for brides and grooms. Originally built as a knitting mill
in 1881, the Millcroft Inn & Spa has been extravagantly renovated to preserve its architectural beauty, and to ensure its guests enjoy an authentic country getaway.
The Inn offers 52 accommodations and a first-class spa that would rival any European experience. The 8,000-ft. spa is located in a separate building that is home to 11 treatment rooms, including a manicure/pedicure area. It is a perfect reprieve for brides and grooms as well as bridal parties. The aesthetic room offers three manicure/pedicure stations and is sometimes the most popular room in the house as excited brides-to-be prepare for the big day ahead.
Spa Director, Heather MacKay, confides that the Millcroft Inn and Spa has the most amazing pre-wedding facial! It is called the Oxygen Infused Facial treatment and is perfect for the day before the wedding. Yes that is correct; normally other facials should be experienced at least a week or so before the wedding. This day-before-the-wedding facial is the must have treatment; because of the oxygen infusion, the facial peaks at the 24-hour mark and is the most popular treatment for brides. It raises the eyebrows and smoothes crow’s feet and creates the most beautiful makeup base for wedding day makeup. It is an absolute must have and perfect for the mother of the bride too. The cost is $150. “They set up suites before the Oscars and do this treatment on celebrities before they hit the red carpet,” notes Heather.
The other popular wedding treatment to experience is the Japanese Ofuro Tub and is perfect for the bridal couple for many reasons. It starts with a body exfoliation, then soaking in the Japanese tub with special oils to alleviate tension, and is followed by a relaxing body massage. It is absolutely wonderful to experience before the big event and is a great way to de-stress. It is also the ideal ‘day after wedding’ treatment for unwinding after saying goodbye to your guests after breakfast! This treatment can be packaged with side-by-side stress-fix pedicures with a glass of wine for $515 per couple. A perfect ending to an enchanting day!
Millcroft Inn and Spa
55 John St, Village of Alton - Caledon, Ontario
800-383-3976
www.vintage-hotels.com/Millcroft
First Class Country
Bridal Escape
By Mary Hughes
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