Wellness, But Make It Wedding: Health & Self-Care in the Lead-Up to “I Do”
Weddings aren’t just about how you look - they’re about how you feel. More and more couples are prioritising health, wellness and feel-good rituals in the lead-up to their big day. From group workouts and skincare prep to recovery brunches and next-morning IVs, this wedding trend is all about making space for balance, calm and self-care.
Recovery Brunches & Movement Mornings
The recovery brunch is back - but make it wellness. Think green juices, acai bowls, slow mornings in linen robes, and yes… maybe a cheeky Bloody Mary. Couples are also embracing movement as part of the wedding morning - whether it’s a yoga class, gym session, or a walk with the bridal party to shake off the nerves and soak in the moment.
IV Events – Hydration on Demand
IV Events is your mobile wedding week saviour. Their custom IV drips are delivered by a registered nurse straight to your door, helping boost energy, skin radiance and recovery. Got a hens hangover or feeling off on wedding morning? Picture this: It’s 1am, your stomach’s doing somersaults - an IV might just be your secret weapon to feeling human (and hydrated) again by ceremony time.
Henry Clive – Wellness, But Make It Delicious
Hydration doesn’t have to mean green juice. Sometimes it looks like Bloody Marys by the pool, served up by the iconic Henry Clive Bar team. Whether you’re styling a luxe recovery brunch or just need a little hair of the dog, their mobile bar brings the vibe - and a solid dose of tomato juice (which totally counts as wellness… right?).
Dr Mais – Skin Confidence, The Subtle Way
Local GP and aesthetic doctor Dr Mais takes a natural approach to wedding skin prep. Her philosophy? Less is more. With a background in medicine and aesthetics, she offers personalised, skin-first treatments that enhance your glow without overdoing it. The key is starting early and keeping it subtle.
Slow It Down: Make a Weekend of It
Wellness doesn’t have to stop at the wedding day. More couples are choosing to turn their celebration into a full weekend experience - not just for themselves, but for their guests too.
Imagine waking up the morning after your wedding, surrounded by your favourite people, sipping wellness mocktails by the pool, and not needing to rush off anywhere. That’s the beauty of venues and accommodations that allow you to stay a little longer.
Places like The Berry View Hotel (not a wedding venue, but a perfect place to host your guest group in style), The Lodge Jamberoo, and The Robertson Hotel all offer on-site accommodation with relaxed, poolside vibes - making it easy to settle in, unwind and celebrate without feeling rushed.
And for something a little extra? Milton Park Country House offers a full Wellness Spa experience with access to hydrotherapy pools, saunas, steam rooms, personal training, garden walking trails, and luxurious spa treatments. It’s the kind of place where you can fully exhale - before, during or after the wedding buzz.
More Than a Trend
Wellness isn’t just a pre-wedding buzzword… it’s become a meaningful part of how couples prepare to step into this next chapter. Whether you’re nourishing your body, calming your mind, or doing something that simply makes you feel good - these rituals are a powerful way to connect with yourself and the people around you.
