Question: I’ve heard quite a bit from my girlfriends about planning a bridal party at the spa as opposed to a night out on the town...Why I should I opt for a day at the spa instead?
Valentina: There are lots of different options for bridal parties these days that suit various lifestyle preferences and budgets. Since brides these days are getting married at an older age, it might be more appropriate to have a bridal party at a spa instead of at some of the local bars. Often when you have a night out, you have to factor in the cost of a limo as well as dinner and drinks. If you are inviting any future in-laws or co-workers it might be awkward to be getting buzzed in front of them.
If you go to a spa together, there are no worries about being tipsy in front of your future sister-in-law. A day at the spa, such as Aquamedica can end up being much less expensive depending on how many treatments each person gets. Even a manicure can be as low as $20. You can have lunch delivered at Aquamedica, which will often be much less than having a dinner out somewhere. It usually is a more intimate and bonding experience to go to a spa together since you will be relaxing together in the tranquility spaces and can just enjoy each other’s company without having to make conversation the entire time. It might be fun to have a sleepover nearby without having to drive or take the train home such as Cedars & Beeches B&B, which has special packages for bridal parties.
More About Valentina Chistova
Valentina Chistova is a world-renowned aesthetician and beauty expert whose experience encompasses all facets of skin care and body treatments. Internationally trained, educated and certified, Valentina has devoted more than twenty years to her profession. Throughout her successful career she has provided services to many celebrities, including Mrs. Globe 2001, famous socialite and entrepreneur Ivana Trump, well-known KTU radio personality Michelle Vassage and Olympic figure skating champion Galit Chait Prior to opening AQUAMEDICA in Long Branch NJ, Valentina also consulted with leading dermatologists, providing skin care regimes for their patients.
Valentina is a member of the National Cosmetology Association and a CIDESCO candidate (Comite International Desthetique et de Cosmetologie Desthetique), which is the highest degree of beauty therapy certification available in the United States and worldwide. Most recently, Valentina completed a rigorous training program with the Spanish organization Wontersaf, one of the world's leading centers for trichology, capillary diagnostics and scalp and hair treatment to combat hair loss and other hair dysfunctions. Valentina also holds a Registered Nursing Degree from Kharkov State University and Cosmetology degrees from the Kharkov Medical Institute in the Ukraine and the Capri Institute of Cosmetology in New Jersey.
