Today we have a guest blogger, Jessica, over at Spa Gaucin at the St. Regis Monarch Beach. Jessica writes:

Put a little spa spring into your step this, well, spring! Spa Gaucin’s new treatment menu features fresh and naturally-derived new facials and body treatments! From hand-harvested Gigartina seaweed from Patagonian coasts with OSEA, to nature’s most powerful antioxidant, the CoffeeBerry, to a powerful skin-boosting blend of AHAs with PRIORI, shed the winter blues and glow into the sun! Spa Gaucin’s Spring Specials are perfect for a busy bride wanting a day just for her, or a fun day with friends! Following your treatments, relish in the warm sun and sip a glass of sparkling wine by our secluded outdoor lap pool.

Getaway Duo
Retreat in true Medierranean style with our signature massage featuring an aromatic, Chardonnay oil and a fig & cassis warmed back compress, coupled with an all-natural, hydrating OSEA Facial. Continue the relaxation poolside or in the cozy lounges with a glass of complimentary wine.
60-minute Mediterranean Massage
60-minute Pristine Waters Facial
$295 per person

Coastal Celebration
Create your own unique coastal retreat by enhancing a 90-minute Mediterranean Massage with heated coastal tones. The warmth of the stones will lull your tense muscles to release for a deep relaxation.
90-minute Mediterranean Massage with customized coastal stone
$240

Spring Duo
Energize your skin with the power of nature’s CoffeeBerry, which delivers superb anti-aging benefits. This soothing, calming and aromatic facial is perfect for all skin types. Finish the look from head to toe with a Vogue Pedicure featuring fresh, Spring colors.
60-minute CoffeeBerry Natureceutical Facial
60-minute Vogue Pedicure
$215

Happy Spa-ing!
Jessica, Spa Services Manager, St. Regis Monarch Beach
Tel: 949.234.3361

Chez Mide Moderne cordially invites you to a trunk show event featuring the latest bridal gown collection by…KENNETH POOL

When: March 12th-14th
Location: Chez Bride Moderne
5726 La Jolla Blvd., Suite 105, La Jolla, CA 92037
*Appintment is required and availability is limited so call them today!

View KENNETH POOL dresses at kennethpool.com and chezbridemoderne.com for more info!

Our past Details Details Bride, Janice, and owner of So.Cal Nutrition & Wellness has a great, informative blog. Janice is updating her blog everyday in March in honor of National Nutrition Month & March Madness! I found these helpful ideas for meals and thought I could share some of them with you all:

To get the most nutrition out of your calories, choose foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients-and lower in calories. Pick fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy more often. Be aware of portion sizes. Even low-calerie foods can add up when portions are larger than you need.

1. Variety abounds when using vegetables as pizza topping. Try broccoli, spinach, green peppers, tomatos, mushrooms and zucchini.
2. Get saucy with fruit: Puree berries, apples, peaches or pears for a thick, sweet sauce on grilled or broiled seafood or poultry, or on pancakes, french toast or waffles.
3. Mix up a breakfast smoothie made with low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana.
4. Heat leaftover whole-grain rice with chopped apple, nuts and cinnamon.
5. Make a veggie wrap with roasted vegetables and low-fat cheese rolled in a whole-wheat tortilla.
6. Try crunchy vegetables instead of chips with your favorite dip or low-fat salad dressing.
7. Grill colorful vegetable kabobs packed with tomatoes, green and red peppers, mushrooms and onions.
8. Banana split: Top a sliced banana with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of chopped nuts.
9. Add color to salads with baby carrots, grape tomatoes, spinach leaves or mandarin oranges.
10. Prepare instant oatmeal with low-fat or fat-free mik in place of water. Top with dried cranberries and almonds.

For more meal ideas view the rest of Janice’s blog post at www.socalnw.com/Blog/

Thanks to their friend Gary, at Perfectfitstudios.com 310-876-2803 for creating this video for them, and he did it fast. We got to see this in just a few weeks! She emailed me while she was on her honeymoon that the video was up.

I found Noaki Jewerly through a photo shoot off of one of my favorite blog sites, Style Me Pretty, and was instantly intrigued. Noaki Jewelry defines her style as “resurrecting Great Gatsby era glamour”, which is visable through her creations. Noaki Jewelry specializes in necklaces, bracelets, earrings, hair jewelry, and wedding pieces. Designer, Noaki, will also create custom designs, which are great for bridal parties or brides with a particular vision in mind. One of my favorite pieces was the jeweled bouquet she created for the photo shoot on Stlye Me Pretty…just stunning!

To view more of her collection visit her website at Noaki Jewelry

Here is another great vender find off of etsy! Jewelry designer, Galit, has created many beautiful pieces that are all crocheted with gold or silver. I think these pieces are great because you can dress them up or dress them down. The necklaces would be a cute jewelry gift for a bridal party. Galit’s shop also offers a discount on her jewelry when you buy in bulk! Keep this is mind for all spring weddings. Be sure to visit Galit’s shop on etsy.

Erin Cole Couture invites you to a Vera Wang Velentine’s Event!  On February 23rd, the best of Vera Wang is going to be featured at the Erin Cole Bridal Salon in Costa Mesa.  Erin Cole Couture carries many great lines along with accessories by Erin Cole!  Be sure to make an appointment, you don’t want to miss it!  There are 4 great up coming trunk shows, featuring Simone Carvalli, Rivina, Vera Wang, and more!  

Call 949-642-8646 to RSVP or go to www.erincole.com    

The Friar Tux promotion is still going on! There was a minor glitch in the system, but now everything is a go! Be sure to use the code N11369B and save!

Here is a great opportunity for all Grooms and their Groomsmen!  Friar Tux is offering a promotion when you pre-register your wedding at friartux.com.  Once you pre-register your wedding online, you will recieve a $100 Visa giftcard, plus the Groom’s tux is FREE!  There are even more additional specials on ring bearer, grandfather & groomsmen attire.

To recieve these savings, visit friartux.com & pre-register your wedding using promo code N11369B.  www.friartux.com

Cake stand company, Raise the Cake, loves to jazz up the typical cake stand & create something suited to your style and décor. Raise the Cake studio believes that, “Every Cake Needs a Stand. These stands take your cake from the ordinary to Unique, Unforgettable, Fun and Fabulous! Perfect for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers & birthdays.” The owner of the Raise the Cake studio knew from experience in wedding planning that all cakes need to be raised and nicely displayed. Due to her search for beautiful cake stands, she decided to create the Raise the Cake studio. There are many different cake stand collections offered, or you can customize your own stand to your vision. View Raise the Cake’s website for more ideas on different cake and cupcake stands.

View cake stands at Raise the Cake