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60 real weddings / realbeauty Let's be honest: Planning a wedding is exhausting work. No one has a better excuse to seek a little spa therapy than you... and your entourage, of course. Whether for an afternoon or a full day of pampering, these ‡ve B.C. spas will happily host your bridal shower, bachelorette or day-of festivities. Willow Stream Spa, Vancouver The Fairmont Pacific Rim is Vancouver's go-to for elegant service and stratospheric luxe, and the Willow Stream Spa delivers indulgent pampering that lives up to the hotel's swanky reputation. Book a private manicure session (minimum six people, from $75 p.p.) for a quick treat. Or, for full-on extravagance, the Elements spa lounge can be exclusively yours (for three hours with a $2,300 minimum spend) to explore an incredible selection of scrubs, wraps, facials and massages. fairmont.com/pacific-rim-vancouver Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver For a thoroughly transcendent retreat, Miraj Hammam Spa adopts centuries-old tech- niques from the Middle East to steam, buff and massage your body into a blissful state. You can't leave without trying the holy trinity: hammam, gommage and massage (starting at $115 p.p.). You'll begin with a high-intensity steam, followed by a very hands-on exfolia- tion with authentic black Moroccan soap, leaving you perfectly primed for a relaxing aromatherapy massage. Once you're done, regroup in the plush Sultana Lounge as you slowly revive yourselves over complimentary tea and sweet cakes. mirajhammam.com Skoah, Vancouver If your crew is a skincare-savvy bunch, Skoah's got a facial "fitness" ethos that's perfect for you. While there's a facial for every skin type here, the Facialicious ($115/75 minutes) is a fan fave for good reason, combining a customized facial with a deeply satisfying massage for your neck, shoulders, arms, hands, lower legs and feet. And if your destination post-spa isn't straight to bed, enjoy a complimentary makeup touch-up so you can carry on celebrating. Six locations in Metro Vancouver. skoah.com Sante Spa, Victoria Just minutes away from downtown Victoria, at the top of Bear Mountain, perches Sante Spa. Mother Nature is a recurring theme here, from the outdoor mineral pool overlooking the valley to the relaxation lounge featuring a living wall. This is the place to breathe deeply and relax thoroughly. Escape indeed with the Island Escape package, which includes a massage and signature pedicure (2-¼ hours/$218 p.p.). santespavictoria.com Beyond Wrapture, Summerland Immerse yourself completely in Okanagan culture with Beyond Wrapture Day Spa's Vinotherapy (from $128/p.p., 1-¼ hours) – that's right, wine therapy. Grape seeds, stems and skins are rich with Resveratrol, which is currently having a well-deserved moment as the superhero antioxidant with the power to protect against sun damage, improve collagen synthesis and reduce cell damage. But all you need to know is that you'll be well exfoliated, incredibly softened and beautifully hydrated. (Groups of four or more receive a 10 per cent discount on treatments.) In addition to the spa at Summerland Waterfront Resort, Beyond Wrapture has three Kelowna locations. kelownaspa.ca rw Book a group spa date to indulge in some pre-wedding relaxation with your besties By Catherine Tse Bliss Shared Willow Stream Spa, Vancouver