AHH... SPA

Why wait until the honeymoon to take a relaxing getaway? Before you say "I do," decompress from all the planning stress with a healthy, pre-wedding package at the secluded, luxurious Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in northern San Diego County.

The European seven-night program pampers brides-to-be with 16 therapeutic spa treatments, including massages, scrubs, hand and foot treatments, hydrotherapy, facials and specialty bridal treatments such as the Silky Smooth Rose Body Masque, an exfoliating treatment and wrap that hydrates and softens the skin-all designed to help guests be their beautiful best.

To complete the perfect pre-wedding package-and help brides get the body they want to fit into their wedding dress-the Cal-a-Vie program also offers unlimited fitness classes and three healthy, gourmet meals a day.

This summer, Cal-a-Vie opens its L'Orangerie reception site-the perfect complement to its 400-year-old hilltop chapel imported from France-creating an exclusive wedding destination equally suited for both romance and relaxation.

For more information: 29402 Spa Havens Way, Vista, 866-772-4283; www.cal-a-vie.com.

    
 
 
   
   


DRESSED TO A TEA

If your wedding-day fashion dreams don't include a floor-skimming dress, have no fear: Tea-length dresses are here. As the months get warmer-and wedding shoes become worthier of display-brides are opting to go shorter with their wedding styles, choosing dresses that fall just below the knees. From the vintage-inspired vogue of Dolly Couture to contemporary casual-chic from Priscilla of Boston and Melissa Sweet, tea-length dresses are the perfect choice for beach weddings or brides who simply want to show off their legs and the stylish shoes that complement them. For more information: visit www.dollycouture.net or www.priscillaofboston.com.

    
     
   


FINISHING TOUCHES:
SHIMMERY AND SWEET

Leave your guests with a wedding memory that melts in their mouth, not in their hands, with the new Shimmer Collection from M&Ms. These candy-coated chocolate confections come in three new shimmery colors-golden, platinum and pearl-and can be customized with your names, a short saying or even a photo of the happy couple. Sweet! www.mymms.com/celebrations/weddings.asp.