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Manis and pedis, facials and bling, are these a few of your favorite things? Then a beauty themed bachelorette party may be just your style. You’ve been working hard to look radiant on your wedding day, so why put it all to waste by waking up the weekend before your big day with raccoon eyes and a killer hangover from a wild girls night out. From stone massages to facial treatments, you can spoil yourself and your guests with some well-deserved pampering. Here are some tips to forward to your maid of honor to ensure your bachelorette celebration is a day of indulgence without the debauchery.

To begin planning your bash, arrange the guest list and set the date for the spa day. Next, search for the perfect venue. A spa would be the obvious place to host the event, but another option is to throw the party at someone’s home and hire freelance beauty professionals to come to you. Also, depending on your budget, DIY treatments may be the most cost-effective approach.

If you decide to throw the party at a spa, seek out a location with group packages and an in-house event coordinator. Make an appointment to tour the spa and make sure the ambiance and personnel fit the vibe you’re looking for. Keep in mind that you may need to make arrangements for enjoying refreshments and opening gifts in a separate location if the spa doesn’t provide an event space. At home, contact home beauty sales organizations like Mary Kay and Avon. These companies usually have consultants that would jump at the chance to offer home spa treatments in exchange for showing their products to your guests. Discuss the nature of the party with the consultant beforehand so she knows this isn’t a typical sales demonstration. Also, many spa treatments don’t require professional help, such as foot soaks, cucumber eye pads, salt scrubs, and homemade facial treatments. This can be a fun, more affordable alternative to using pricy estheticians.

After you’ve selected the setting, add some extra pizzazz with decor, favors, and tasty finger foods. If you’re going to a spa, bring portable decorations like small floral arrangements and aromatherapy candles. If you’re at home, use low lighting and play soothing music to achieve the calming, spa effect. Continue with the beauty theme when purchasing favors. Consider thanking your guests with hand cream, bath salts, or manicure sets. Another option is to give each guest monogrammed spa slippers or robes to use during their spa day (this also makes for some great photo ops!). Ideally, provide light snacks and beverages that aren’t too filling or greasy. You want everyone to leave feeling refreshed and detoxified, so avoid anything fried or highly caloric. Some examples of spa-friendly snacks are fresh fruits and vegetables with low-fat dips, light desserts made with dark chocolate and whipped toppings, and appetizers such as a hummus trio. Cucumber ice water and mimosas are a nice beverage compliment.

Finally, send out invitations and be sure to include the theme. Let guests know what services the party will include so they can dress accordingly. Also, encourage guests to follow the theme when purchasing gifts to avoid any awkward situations.

With these tips and a little creativity, you can put together a fun and stylish bachelorette beauty bash that will be a definite hit with all of your gal pals, as well as ensure that everyone walks down the aisle feeling fresh faced and revitalized.