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17/02/2026
It goes without saying that you want to look and feel like the best version of yourself on your wedding day. But somewhere between venue inspections, cake tastings and well-meaning opinions about seating plans, beauty prep can start to feel like another job on an already packed list.
It doesn’t have to be that way. From facials to spray tans to massages, here are seven beauty treatments that'll ensure you’re feeling so relaxed and pampered that you’re sure to slay on your wedding day.
Most spas offer bridal facial packages specifically designed for pre-wedding skin care. These usually include a series of treatments leading up to the big day, targeting everything from acne to dullness to fine lines.
Adelaide brides can visit Jurlique Rundle Mall in the CBD for holistic wellness treatments using biodynamic botanicals from their Adelaide Hills farm. And in Sydney, Ana Troccoli Aesthetics in Woollahra offers advanced facial treatments and skin care for brides, while Glow Medispa in Pyrmont offers medical-grade facials.
Wedding planning can be super stressful. Between family drama and vendor emails, your shoulders are probably living somewhere up near your ears, so a good massage is pretty much medicinal. Blys Mobile Massage brings the spa to you anywhere in Brisbane. Darwin brides can visit Cullen Bay Day Spa for therapeutic massages with aromatherapy and warm stones. And in Melbourne, Natskin Spa Retreat in North Ringwood offers couples treatments in their duo suites, because grooms get stressed too.
Even if you're having your hair done on the actual day, a practice run at a salon helps you figure out what works. Plus, a good blowout makes you feel like a million bucks, which is exactly the energy you need during final wedding prep. Remember to bring photos of hairstyles you love to your trial and wear a similar neckline to your wedding dress for the best sense of how it'll all come together. Joh Bailey in Sydney’s Double Bay offers hair styling services alongside beauty treatments, making it easy to knock out multiple appointments in one go.
Your brows frame your face in every single photo, so getting them professionally shaped is non-negotiable. Add lash extensions or a lash lift, and you'll wake up looking gorgeous without mascara. Many beauty salons offer brow shaping, tinting and lamination services, including trusted spots like The Brow Bar Newstead in Brisbane and iBrowBar Double Bay in Sydney. Be sure to book yourself in a week before your wedding for tinting and lamination to settle.
Picture perfect wedding nails
When it comes to wedding preparation beauty, nails should be the top of your list, because your hands will star in about 500 wedding photos. A gel manicure is the way to go, as it will last through your rehearsal dinner, the big day and into your honeymoon. Adelaide brides can try The MediPedi Nail Spa in Norwood, which combines proper podiatry with stunning nail treatments. And in Brisbane, Lovely Skin & Beauty in Carina offers a perfect polish.
If there's one facial before weddings that dermatologists and brides swear by, it's the Hydrafacial. This treatment vacuums the gunk from your pores while flooding your skin with hydration for instant radiance. Just schedule your treatment a few days before your wedding for maximum glow without any surprise breakouts.
Gold Coast brides will love Ocean Day Spa and Salon’s hydrating facials and specialised skincare treatments. Perth brides can book a luxurious hydrating and plumping facial Ella Baché Perth in the CBD or for a deeply hydrating Sodashi facial at BODHI Wellness Spa Retreat in Wembley.
Want a bit of colour without the sun damage or dodgy tan lines? A professional spray tan gives an even bronze that photographs well and lasts through your wedding week. Be sure to book your tan a few days before your wedding and exfoliate the day before your appointment.
Sydney has no shortage of salons offering spray tanning, including the luxurious No13 The Beauty Avenue in Potts Point. Melbourne brides can visit You Day Spa on Collins Street for professional spray tanning. Brisbane brides should check out Lovely Skin & Beauty in Carina, which uses TechnoTan products, or Ella Baché Newmarket.
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