You'd love to have a spa day with the girls, but your wallets can't quite afford a trip to your favorite local retreat. Consider instead transforming your home into a luxurious haven. While we know everyone will be heartbroken over not being able to see their favorite Swedish masseuse, Sven, they'll be grateful for an opportunity to be pampered without breaking the bank.
INVITATION TYPE
DECORATIONS
- Create a clean, open, and inviting space. Keep the decorations simple – clean scented candles, bamboo plants, white linens.
- Designate different areas for different treatments. You can have a food and beverage station, a mani/pedi station, facial station, etc.
- Have on hand plenty of clean towels. Depending on your budget, consider purchasing slippers and/or bathrobes for your guests, which will also make great gifts for everyone.
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
For this type of event, we recommend a light and flavorful spa cuisine menu with foods guests can nibble on between treatments and at their leisure. We found all these recipes through Spa Index.com.
- Chilled Peach Soup
- Spa Guacamole
- Lentil and Orzo Salad
- Fruited Chicken Curry Pita
- Balsamic Figs
- Canyon Ranch Lime Coffee Cake
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Cocktail: Gingered Lemon-Lime Fizz
Also have on hand plenty of water, sparkling water, and herbal teas.
ENTERTAINMENT
- Simple, non-intrusive background music is best. Go for a simple nature sounds CD or a soft, adult contemporary playlist.
GAMES
Games for this party have been replaced with spa activities and treatments, and unless you have a friend who is a masseuse and is willing to provide their services for little or no cost (or you all chip in to rent a masseuse together), we suggest keeping the treatments simple.
- Manicures
- Pedicures
- Facials – some at-home facial treatments
- Makeovers – work on each other's hair and makeup for a finishing touch to the day.
ATTIRE
- Dress comfortably, whether you want to wear your favorite Juicy Couture jumpsuit or a favorite pair of yoga pants with a tank.
- Depending on what spa treatments you decide on, and if you do not provide bathrobes and slippers, encourage your guests to bring them.
- Flip flops are a good alternative to slippers should you decide to do pedicures.
LAST MINUTE TIPS
There are countless ways you can customize this party for your guests, from renting services to upping your guests' contributions and involvement. Just remember not to go overboard, this party should help you as the host relax as well.
And as always, remember to bring your camera!
