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Seating charts aren't the only stressful part of wedding planning. There's also that little matter of how you'll get ready for the big day or even the night before the big day. Not to worry: We've mapped out the city's best spas and salons for beauty treatments tailored to brides and their entourages.


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Mojo Spa

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Brides and their maids can reserve the entire spa-side of this Bucktown beautification center, depending on the size of the party. Services include manis, pedis and complimentary makeup. Bonus: you can also bring in your own food and liquor.
Day-of blowouts and updos at Epoch run $175 for the bride and $85 for each attendant. If you need perfect hair earlier—say, for a rehearsal dinner or bachelorette night-out—they'll lower the rates a bit.

Tease Salon & Spa

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This Pilsen spa offers everything from waxing to makeup application and even holds bachelorette parties.

Red 7 Salon

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This salon has multiple locations in Chicago and Evanston and offers "eyes only" makeup applications if you're shaky with the liner. There are no bridal specials here, but they're happy to accomodate a large group.

dana hotel and spa

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Brides-to-be can stop in here to be pampered with the spa's signature Japanese body ritual, hanakasumi, which will skin moisturized and exfoliated. If you're traveling with more than four maids in tow, call in advance to plan spa services or for a package deal.

Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa

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The 900 N Michigan stores is home to this spa/salon, which offers up a whole slew of treatments specifically for the bride and her party, including temporary lashes and airbrush makeup.

Blow by Blow: A Blow Dry Bar

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This blow-out salon will plan an entire event around your primping. They offer hair services as well as catering, drinks and on-location beauty help. Call 312-867-0332 for appointments.

Arbre Nail Salon

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Schedule a party ahead of time at this Streeterville salon and enjoy a BYO policy and the steady stream of Sex and the City episodes. Or, hit the Old Town location, which offers full bar service.

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Mojo Spa

Brides and their maids can reserve the entire spa-side of this Bucktown beautification center, depending on the size of the party. Services include manis, pedis and complimentary makeup. Bonus: you can also bring in your own food and liquor.

Epoch

Day-of blowouts and updos at Epoch run $175 for the bride and $85 for each attendant. If you need perfect hair earlier—say, for a rehearsal dinner or bachelorette night-out—they'll lower the rates a bit.

Tease Salon & Spa

This Pilsen spa offers everything from waxing to makeup application and even holds bachelorette parties.

Red 7 Salon

This salon has multiple locations in Chicago and Evanston and offers "eyes only" makeup applications if you're shaky with the liner. There are no bridal specials here, but they're happy to accomodate a large group.

dana hotel and spa

Brides-to-be can stop in here to be pampered with the spa's signature Japanese body ritual, hanakasumi, which will skin moisturized and exfoliated. If you're traveling with more than four maids in tow, call in advance to plan spa services or for a package deal.

Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa

The 900 N Michigan stores is home to this spa/salon, which offers up a whole slew of treatments specifically for the bride and her party, including temporary lashes and airbrush makeup.

Blow by Blow: A Blow Dry Bar

This blow-out salon will plan an entire event around your primping. They offer hair services as well as catering, drinks and on-location beauty help. Call 312-867-0332 for appointments.

Arbre Nail Salon

Schedule a party ahead of time at this Streeterville salon and enjoy a BYO policy and the steady stream of Sex and the City episodes. Or, hit the Old Town location, which offers full bar service.