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Miraval® Tucson Invites Women for a Bachelorette Weekend

Relax and Reconnect with Your Friends before the Big Day
With wedding season upon us, women everywhere are looking to plan the perfect bachelorette party for their beloved bride-to-be. Miraval Resort in Tucson, the country's leading destination spa, is offering the opportunity to skip the anxiety filled trip to Vegas and instead indulge in three relaxing consecutive nights at Miraval Resort with the "Bachelorette" package. Whether you are a future bride hoping to unwind before the big day or a Maid of Honor looking to plan a lavish and healthful bachelorette getaway, Miraval is inviting women to visit the award-winning spa in Arizona and luxuriously prepare for upcoming nuptials. Preparation will include treatments to promote beaming skin, fitness and nutrition experts to support overall wellness, and group activities ranging from the Quantum Leap, which the bride will take with her future husband, to Passionate Lives: Learning how to Enhance Sexuality, a course fun for friends and certain to turn up the honeymoon heat.

Upon arrival, all members of the wedding party will receive a complimentary bathrobe perfect for relaxation, complete with embroidered titles such as Bride-to-be, Sister of the Bride, or Bridesmaid. Over the course of three days, guests will experience unlimited access to all of Miraval's signature scheduled activities and classes, and one complimentary spa service ranging from a stress reducing massage to a radiance enhancing facial.

Miraval offers an array of experiences like custom yoga and meditation, aimed to encourage connection and living in the moment, particularly essential for future brides. Additional spa services can be booked, for group or individual treatments. During their stay, guests will be treated to Miraval's premium healthful cuisine to ensure pre-wedding wellness. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to watch a cooking demonstration led by Miraval's distinguished chef Luethje so that bride and friends may learn to incorporate healthy food choices into their everyday lives.

The Bachelorette package can be made even more luxurious by having guests stay in the new sustainable guest rooms that Miraval has recently added to the resort. Comprised of fourteen standard rooms and two suites, guests may choose to stay together in luxury suites for some pre-nuptial bonding or sleep in separate accommodations. Miraval maintains its commitment to both growth and sustainability with these new guest rooms, each designed to be environmentally conscious. With expansive views of the Sonoran Desert framed by the Catalina Mountains, the new rooms are the perfect environment to unwind, relax and reconnect before all of the wedding excitement ensues.

Miraval's Bachelorette package starts at $399 per person/per night and is completely all inclusive: three gourmet meals daily, unlimited snacks, evening hors d'oeuvres, all non-alcoholic beverages and round-trip transportation from Tucson International Airport. Please contact Miraval's Guest Relations for information at 800-825-4000 or visit our website at www.miravalresorts.com.

About Miraval
Miraval® is the innovator in living and feeling better. Created in 1996, Miraval's flagship resort in Tucson, Arizona has been consistently rated the #1 Destination Spa by SpaFinder Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Zagat Survey and Conde Nast Traveler. Miraval, a proponent of choice, offers over 150 uniquely vibrant programs and activities, all of which reflect Miraval's core philosophy of living life in the moment. The brand is expanding its reach through its network of prestigious specialists and its creation of fully integrated inspired living communities, beginning with the introduction Miraval Living, New York in 2007.

Revolution Living, launched by Steve Case in 2005, is Miraval's majority owner. Revolution seeks to drive transformative change by giving consumers more choice and control, thereby enabling everyone to live healthier, better lives.

For further information or reservations, please call 800-232-3969, or log onto
www.miravalresorts.com. Read more!

D.C. Boutique Hotel Offers Comfort for Stressed-Out Brides

A stressful problem most brides face is how to house, transport and entertain out-of-town guests for their wedding. What if one Washington, D.C. hotel could take all three issues off the bride's to-do list?

The newly renovated Capitol Hill Suites, an all-suites boutique hotel, is located in the prestigious Capitol Hill neighborhood. It offers home-like comfort in an unbeatable location – and gives the busy bride a simple way to make her guests feel welcome while she prepares for her Big Day.

Classic Comfort, Spacious Suites
Capitol Hill Suites offers guests spacious, home-like accommodations in a classically chic atmosphere. Each suite features plush furnishings, a flat screen TV, a DVD player, Internet access, and 50 percent more space than the average hotel room.

Suites are available with a full kitchen, and junior suites feature a kitchenette.

The Center of It All
While the bride is busy taking care of last minute details for her Big Day, her guests should be able to entertain themselves. Capitol Hill Suites sits on an historic residential street in one of the city's most exclusive and walkable neighborhoods.

Guests can walk the shaded sidewalks two blocks to Folger Park, one of Capitol Hill's largest parks. They can walk to dinner and to nightlife at some of Washington's best restaurants and clubs. Or, they can stroll to some of Washington's most popular tourist destinations, including the Capitol, the House and Senate office buildings, the museums, and the White House. There's no need to hire a limo, bus or shuttle service because everything's right outside their door.

One Less 'To-Do' for the Busy Bride
When it comes to housing, transporting, and entertaining out-of-town guests, Capitol Hill Suites can help make the bride's to-do list a little shorter. The bride can concentrate on other detail's, knowing her guests are comfortable and taken care of in the brand new Capitol Hill Suites, home away from home on the Hill. Read more!

For Newlyweds, Hôtel de Paris' "Unforgettable Honeymoon" Offers a Fairytale Beginning in the Heart of Monte-Carlo

With the Hôtel de Paris’ new Unforgettable Honeymoon package, newlywed couples can follow in the footsteps of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, whose storybook romance and marriage continues to resonate within the Principality of Monaco. Priced US$10,275* for two, the five-night package features a guest room overlooking the Mediterranean, complete with fresh fruit, flowers, a bottle of Champagne, and a wine tasting and tour of the famed Wine Cellar of the Hôtel de Paris, the setting of the 20th wedding anniversary celebration of the Monaco’s most beloved couple.

Among the package’s extravagant inclusions are:
- Limousine transportation to/from Nice Airport
- A 30-minute panoramic helicopter tour of Monaco and the surrounding region
- A VIP day at the Montecarlospa at Les Thermes Marins, featuring his-and-hers spa packages, a private changing room for the day, two lounge chairs on the terrace and a lunch at the restaurant L’Hirondelle

- Romantic dinner with wine and Champagne at the hotel's 1-Michelen Star-rated restaurant Le Grill
- An exciting evening at the Casino de Monte-Carlo (including glass of Champagne and 100€ of tokens)

- His-and-hers personalized bathrobes
- A “surprise” evening at one of the SBM Resort venues
- A private car for half-day of exploring the Principality, including tickets to the Princely Palace

In addition, guests receive Monte-Carlo SBM’s exclusive "Carte d'Or," allowing free access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo, charge privileges at all Monte-Carlo SBM hotels, unlimited shuttle transportation between properties, and discounts of 50% on fees at the Monte-Carlo Country Club and Monte-Carlo Golf Club.

Available now through January 4, 2009, the Unforgettable Honeymoon package is subject to availability and black-out dates. Le Grill dinner includes sommelier-selected beverages. Restrictions apply.

Reservations can be made by calling Monte-Carlo SBM toll-free at (800) 595-0898. For additional details, visit www.montecarloresort.com.

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About Monte-Carlo SBM (Société des Bains de Mer):
Monte-Carlo Hotels, Spas & Casinos, operated by Monte-Carlo SBM, features four remarkable hotels in Monaco, including the world-renowned Hôtel de Paris and Hôtel Hermitage; five casinos; 30 restaurants and bars (including several with Michelin-star chefs); and Les Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo, Europe’s finest thalasso and spa center. In addition, the Garnier Opera House, Sporting Monte-Carlo, Jimmy’z and the new Moods: studio & music bar are among Monte-Carlo SBM’s numerous and diverse cultural, nightlife and gaming venues. Read more!

Introducing Enzoani . . .

Enzoani bridal gowns offer a variety of silhouettes featuring exquisite fabrics, detailed hand-beaded Swarovski crystals, and beautiful embroidery. Enzoani creates the perfect fit from satin sheath gowns to full skirted taffeta A-line gowns. With the vast array of chic styles and variety of silhouettes the Enzoani bridal collection offers the "Dream Gown" to every bride.

Based in Southern California, Enzoani has quickly established itself as a premier fashion bridal company by providing its clientele with modern couture pieces influenced by European styles for a fraction of the cost.

For more info please visit:
Enzoani Collection: www.enzoani.com
Affordable Luxury Line Blue by Enzoani www.bluebyenzoani.com Read more!

The Wedding Party

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Taking place in NYC on January 26th. The Wedding Library and Martha Stewart Weddings are hosting a super-informative, one-stop-shopping event from 11 am - 4:30 pm at The Carlyle (Madison Avenue and 76th Street).

There will be a champagne breakfast at 11 am

At 12 pm you can meet the Ultimate Wedding Experts including:
Darcy Miller from Martha Stewart Weddings
Mark Ingram from Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
Preston Bailey from Preston Bailey Entertainment and Set Design
Reem Acra from Reem Acra New York

And at 1:30 pm you will be able to meet all the best vendors at the Top Vendor Showcase.

Tickets can be purchased here

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM
The Wedding Library
43 East 78th Street
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 327-0100 Read more!

Special Wedding Show on The Martha Stewart Show

Friday, January 18 check local listings for times

Visit The Martha Stewart Show Online

Tune In: Martha and guests will share their one-of-a-kind ideas for something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! First, fabulous designing duo Badgley Mischka has planned two fashion shows: one showcasing their stunning bridal gowns, and the other with their latest in bridesmaid fashions. Then, learn how to select the perfect cake when master baker and Martha Stewart Weddings contributing editor Wendy Kromer joins Martha with some spectacular dessert options. Plus, Weddings editorial director Darcy Miller returns to the show with Good Things for every aspect of the big day. Read more!