Written by: Charlie Kennedy

So what's the deal?
There are a number of things needed in preparation for a wedding; the groom (naturally), wedding rings, a venue, a dress – and a bride.

With all eyes on you on your big day, you can’t go walking down the aisle looking and feeling anything less than fabulous. Thankfully, the clever beauticians at Silkor have the answer.

There are a number of bride and groom packages for those who like to plan ahead – and for those who have a wedding list longer than their gown train and have left their beautifying needs to the very last minute. The Day Before the Wedding bridal package caters to the latter. Consisting of an Essential Eye Cool, an Ultimate Spa Peeling treatment, Aroma Skin Perfecting Facial (we upgraded to a Diamond Micro-dermabrasion facial) and a Detoxifying Pressotherapy session – three hours of pure pampering ensure you leave feeling goddess-like and wedding ready.

Why go?
Possibly the most streamline and stress-free series of treatments Abu Dhabi Week has ever experienced, we resurfaced feeling completely fresh, relaxed and ready to say “I do” – at least to another session at Silkor.

Eyes were invigorated and tiredness banished with a cooling treatment (complete with secret ingredients); a peeling treatment left skin silky smooth, while the diamond micro-dermabrasion facial rid dull, dead skin and a glowing, fresh-faced complexion emerged. The best part of it all? The Detoxifying Pressotherapy session: zipped into a body suit, you sit back, watch TV on the screen provided and relax while all those bad body toxins are eliminated from your body – effortless beautifying.

Why not?
It would take a serious bout of Bridezilla syndrome to find any fault here; great staff, a chic venue and perfectly pampering treatments will leave any bride-to-be glowing after a series of treatments.

What? Silkor Laser Medical Center
Where? Khalidiya
The treatment: Day Before the Wedding bridal package
Cost: AED 1,300
We say: The perfect anecdote for curing pre-wedding nerves and feeling fabulous
Contact: 02 681 6070