Spas Directory
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Lia Schorr Day Spa
686 Lexington Ave., nr. 56th St.; 212-486-9670; liaschorr.comThis bright midtown spa offers great wedding packages (from $150). A quick sea-salt rubdown ($50) will soften extra-dry skin. Grooms can clean up, too, with the men’s treatment ($135): a deep-cleansing facial, paraffin hand treatment, buffing manicure, and the perfect pedicure.
Ling Skin Care
191 Prince St., at Sullivan St. (various locations); 212-982-8833; lingskincare.comThis salon is small, but the facials are surprisingly good. Ling’s nonsurgical, muscle-toning Micro-Lift Eye Contour ($100) and all-natural Micro Salt-Dermabrasion facial ($300) are great fatigue fixers before the big day.
Mamie's Skin Care Center
30 E. 60th St., nr. Madison Ave., Ste. 208; 212-260-9372; mamiesskincare.comThis cozy spa feels more like a home than a facial spa. Mamie McDonald and her small team cater to clients with customized skin-softening treatments. For the works, brides ask for the Concord facial ($275), which includes microdermabrasion, oxygen therapy, and intense pulsed-light therapy; it’s topped off with a hand treatment.
Metamorphosis Day Spa
127 E. 56th St., nr. Lexington Ave., fifth fl.; 212-751-6051; metspa.comMuted lights and a no-cell-phone policy make for a tranquil environment at this beauty spa. Facials start at $95 and massages start at $60 for 25 minutes. The Bride Beautiful package includes a facial, milk-and-honey body wrap, full-body massage, and a manicure and pedicure ($445).
Mezzanine Medical Day Spa
62 Crosby St., nr. Spring St.; 212-431-1600; mezzaninespa.comThis East-meets-West medi-spa specializes in therapies that are more potent than typical treatments, but still feel indulgent. Standout services include nine types of massage and three forms of microdermabrasion ($175 each).
OC61
33 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave., third fl.; 212-935-6261; oc61.comTucked inside an Upper East Side brownstone, this homey spa offers a variety of facials (from $155), plus manicures ($30) and pedicures ($60). Clients also appreciate the soothing herbal aromatherapy and seasonal rebalancing treatments.
Okeanos Spa
211 E. 51st St., nr. Third Ave.; 212-223-6773; okeanosclubspa.comThis spa takes their time to pamper clients-the "quick- relief" facial and massage lasts a full hour ($125). They also provide waxing for men and women ($25 to $60) and three different body wraps ($90 to $120).
Pratima Ayurvedic Skin Care & Spa Clinic
110 Greene St., nr. Prince St., Ste. 701; 212-581-8136; pratimaskincare.comPratima Spa takes a holistic approach to wellness and beauty. Facial treatments, like the signature Ayurvedic facial, use all organic rose and sandalwood to calm wedding-stress-related flare-ups ($95 to $105).
Priti Organic Spa
35 E. 1st St., nr. First Ave.; 212-254-3628; pritiorganicspa.comThis back-to-nature spa offers an organic alternative to traditional treatments. The spa’s signature manicures and pedicures ($25 to $95) feature essential oils in the footbath, fresh fruits and vegetables, soy polish remover, and nontoxic nail polishes. Botanical facials ($60 to $160) and massages ($110) are also popular.
Red Door Spa-Elizabeth Arden
691 Fifth Ave., at 54th St.; 212-546-0200; reddoorsalons.comThis salon now covers five floors. For brides not sure which treatment to get, the Bridal Bouquet-which includes a spa lunch, massage, bikini wax, mani-pedi, haircut, style, and finish ($345)-is a sure bet.
Rehoboth Spa Lounge
55 W 14th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-462-4957; rehobothspalounge.comThis spacious, Asian-inspired spa features a Bride-to-Be package that includes a spa manicure, pedicure, facial treatments, a body polish, and a custom massage ($400).
Rescue Beauty Lounge
8 Centre Market Pl., nr. Broome St., and various locations; 212-431-0449; rescuebeauty.comJi Baek’s popular Rescue Beauty Lounge has private rooms that fit four-the perfect hideaway for friends to indulge in manicures (from $30) and pedicures (from $50). They also offer bikini waxes (from $40).
Scentdesign.net
Design a one-of-a-kind fragrance to wear on your big day at this online scent studio. Detailed descriptions of the scents and sample blends make it easy to create mixes like mango-vanilla or lavender-jasmine-musk.
Shizuka New York
7 W. 51st St., nr. Fifth Ave., sixth fl.; 212-644-7400; shizukany.comPreternaturally calm aesthetician Shizuka Bernstein will help you escape from the drab humdrum of midtown at this Japanese sanctuary spa. Clients can partake in the indulgent four-hour Hanayome package that includes a facial, body treatment, and a manicure and pedicure (from $345).
Skintology
181 Seventh Ave., nr. 21st St.; 212-989-6555; skintologyny.comThis Chelsea spa’s Bridal Day package ($429) begins with a chocolate-cake body scrub and continues with a chamomile-soufflé facial, a hot-stone massage, and a manicure and pedicure. A light lunch is included along with the consultation.
SoHo Sanctuary
119 Mercer St., nr. Prince St., third fl.; 212-334-5550; sohosanctuary.comThis spa’s mellow atmosphere and its one-on-one fitness classes draw in clients. The Ultimate Goddess package consists of an aromatherapy massage, reflexology, a facial, and manicure and pedicure ($525). Basic massages start at $125.
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York
57 E 57th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-350-6420; fourseasons.com/newyorkThis small spa doesn’t skimp on details; it boasts relaxation rooms and a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool. A deep-tissue acupressure massage (from $215) flushes out toxins.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental
80 Columbus Circle, nr. 60th St., 35th fl.; 212-805-8880; mandarinoriental.comFor a relaxing day, many clients opt for the 80-minute wrap treatment, which includes a body exfoliation and a scalp massage. Couples’ packages from $1,150.
Spa H
222 East 34th Street, nr. Third Ave.; 212-779-1020; spa-h.comSpa H is stocked with organic, handmade beauty essentials from Eminence and plant-based products from Sonya Dakar. The bridal package ($261) includes a 30-minute salt glow, a Swedish massage, and an express facial.
Susan Ciminelli Day Spa at Bergdorf Goodman
754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., ninth fl.; 212-872-2650; susanciminelli.comAfter a final fitting at the Bergdorf bridal salon, brides can decompress upstairs at this soothing spa. The bridal package ($640) includes an exfoliating mineral-salt scrub and seaweed body wrap.
Thai Privilege Spa
155 Spring St., nr W. Broadway, second fl.; 212-274-8121; thaiprivilege.comMost brides arriving here opt for the Scent of Siam treatment ($350), which includes 150 minutes of a hot steam, a Thai massage, a Thai herbal scrub, and an aloe vera wrap. The spa also has a VIP room with three massage tables so the bride and her friends can prep together.
Townhouse Spa
39 W. 56th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-245-8006; townhousespa.comBrides- and grooms-to-be can de-stress from wedding planning in the couple’s room. For about $500, a bride can get a manicure, pedicure, facial, and an hour-long steam in the spa’s famed Oceana Hydra-Capsule. The staff can also arrange catered bridal-party packages for five to ten people.
Tribeca Beauty Spa
8 Harrison St., nr. Hudson St.; 212-343-2376; tribecabeautyspa.comAt this small Tribeca spot, the signature Day Spa package is four and a half hours: a manicure and pedicure, body scrub, massage, and facial ($325). Catered bridal showers are $10 to $25 per person, plus the price of services.
The Wellness Spa at the Benjamin
125 E. 50th St., nr. Lexington Ave., third fl.; 212-715-2517; thebenjamin.comThis tiny midtown spa will arrange for brides or grooms and their attendants to have massages in a hotel suite. Their East-Meets-West massage (from $130), which uses acupressure and shiatsu, is a popular choice.