Your wedding day will most likely be the best day of your life. The weeks and months leading up to this point? Not so much. That’s because there’s so much to think about and organise when you’re planning a wedding – venue, caterers, flowers, invitations… not to mention that all-important dress.
It can all leave you feeling a bit frazzled, which is the last thing you want to feel on the day itself. A rising trend for brides-to-be who want to let go of all that tension and get back to their calm, centred best for their wedding day are tailored health retreats.
Whether you’re a yogi or a pampered princess, there’s a type of break out there to suit everyone, from Spain to St. Lucia. Switch off your phone, take your girls, and feel your joy and energy come rushing back. Here are just a few of our favourites from Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in healthy holidays worldwide.
In the south of Spain, you’ll learn how to cope with stress (the idyllic mountain views and nearby beaches aren’t too bad, either). Medical and nutrition experts run this personalised anti-stress health retreat, and everything from Aqua Relax sessions to healthy cooking lectures are on offer. We challenge you not to come home feeling healthier and more rejuvenated. 7 nights at SHA are available through Health and Fitness Travel for £3,120pp or £3,560 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, wellness programme, return flights and transfers. This luxury all-inclusive retreat will help you not only to top up on your beauty sleep, but to tone up your body, too. Specialist sleep-enhancing spa treatments combine with personal training sessions and personal Pilates to clear your mind and make dropping off just that little bit easier. Return home with a sun-kissed, Caribbean glow. 7 Nights at BodyHoliday are available through Health and Fitness Travel from £2,990pp for single or double occupancy. Price is all-inclusive. This specialist medical spa is set upon Portugal’s stunning Algarve coastline. You will have comprehensive consultations from medical experts to help you get as much out of your stay as possible, and will experience a range of spa treatments and Thalassa therapies. Complimentary mindfulness workshops will equip you with the power to stay calm, no matter what your wedding planning throws at you. You can also ensure you’re in the shape of your life for the big day with a range of fitness classes. 5 nights at Longevity are available through Health and Fitness Travel from £2,250pp or £1,980 for single occupancy. This includes half board, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers. Discover the healing powers of Ayurveda on this pre-wedding health retreat, set in the Swiss Alps. When you arrive, an Ayurvedic doctor will evaluate your physical composition (or “dosha”, for those who know what they’re talking about!) and provide you with personalised advice on treatments. Therapies on offer include a salt massage, steam bath and yoga classes. You’ll leave feeling balanced and more than ready to take on the aisle. 7 nights at Alpina Gstaad are available through Health and Fitness Travel for £3,080pp or £3,835 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, wellness programme and return flights. The tropical paradise of Thailand will soon take care of any pre-wedding stress or tension. An insightful wellness consultation begins your restorative journey, and holistic activities and therapies will ensure that you really unwind and relax. Asian-inspired treatments lead the way – traditional Thai massages and Indian head massages are just two of the indulgent treatments available. Love yoga? You’re in luck. Transport your body and mind to a sanctuary of wellness with group Hatha, Yin Flow and Power yoga classes. 7 nights at Kamalaya are available for £2,502pp or £2,915 for single occupancy through Health and Fitness Travel. This price includes full-board, wellness programme, return flights and transfers. 
Banish Bridezilla in Spain – SHA Anti-stress
Beauty Sleep Top Up in St. Lucia – The BodyHoliday Optimal Wellness
Reach Optimal Health in Portugal – Longevity Wellness Booster
Holistic Healing in Switzerland – Alpina Gstaad Sense of Ayurveda
Renew and Revitalise in Thailand – Kamalaya Relax and Renew
