Pre-wedding pampering

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No one wants to be a fraught frazzled bride, so take time out for some well-earned R&R and enjoy the whole wedding journey.

The Solent Hotel and Spa, Fareham, offers a tranquil retreat complete with pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna plus a whole range of spa packages.

Whether it's a girls' night in for the bridal party, pre-wedding pampering treatments or elegant finishing touches on the big day itself, there's something to suit a range of needs.

Wedding co-ordinator Louise Moth says, "Planning a wedding can be a stressful time and taking time out to recharge and treat yourself is a great way to stay calm. Try not to leave beauty preparations to the last minute; facials and massages, as well as nail treatments, taken in the months before the wedding will ensure that you're fully prepared."

What's more, if you're getting married at the hotel, you and your best girls can chill out in the Glam Room on the wedding morning. It's a haven for getting ready, glass of fizz in hand with a team of beauty experts on site to help.