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FSIL wants to do something special for Bride

Hello Ladies!

New member here, though not planning my special day (yet). But I was hoping to get advice from Chicago locals. My brother is getting married next May (yay!) I'm very excited for him and my FSIL. However, I know she's been stressed out with balancing work, life, and wedding planning, and I wanted to do something for her in the week before the wedding to help her relax. I was thinking of arranging and covering a massage, facial, etc, just to pamper her, help her relax, etc. However, I'm from Florida and don't know which spas in Chicago to look at to arrange something of that sort, or if you ladies might have better suggestions (ie, what could an out of town relative do for YOU to help you relax?) Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Side note: I'm doing this early, I know, but the wedding is Memorial Day weekend, and I'm a recent grad on a budget- I need to get an idea of costs so I can save accordingly, and I can't do that without knowing of some places to check out. Thank you! 

Re: FSIL wants to do something special for Bride

  • I would check into the packages at Bliss spa (at the W Lakeshore) or check into some of the facial packages offered by Sonia Roselli.  I know that Sonia offers makeup classes as well, and I think that could be a fun treat for your FSIL.  You could also look into getting a pack of mani/pedis from a nail salon such as Juko.

    That's very thoughtful and considerate of you!  I am sure your FSIL will love anything you get her. :)
  • Spa Space is nice. or Spacio.

    What about taking her to High tea at one of the nicer hotels. that is fun and girly.
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  • loca4pookloca4pook member
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    edited September 2012
    Before you book anything, keep in mind Chicago is rather large. She probably won't want to go to place that is over an hour away and that might lead to more stress as she will already be super busy the week of her wedding...You might want to figure out does she live downtown? south suburb? north suburb???

    Don't book anything based on suggestions here as you have no idea how close those places are to where she is
  • I should have added their general location in Chicago. I can't recall their exact address off the top of my head, but I think they are between Lake View and Wrightwood Neighbors, east of 90/94.  Thank you for any and all suggestions!
  • Spacio is in Lakeview
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  • Super nice of you :) 

    Another thing to remember is making sure the facial is at least a week out from the wedding incase she doesn't react to it well.  Can't go wrong with a massage!


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  • KatWAGKatWAG member
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    There is this place in Lakeview where you and FSIL (or a group) can take a painting class and drink wine while you do it. I just cant remember the game of. Its located on Lincoln Ave and George Street. I think it would something fun and different.

    Edit: found it http://www.bottleandbottega.com/
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  • Chipmunk, you are a super sweet FSIL. What an awesome family she'll be joining :)
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