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Plan your spray tan around other treatments for the best results on your wedding day. Manicures, pedicures, waxing, exfoliation and facials should all be carried out before your spray tan as they will remove colour. It is also important to work out how long before the wedding you would like your spray tan. As part of your trial, once you’ve had your tan, make a note on which day you liked the colour of the tan best. For example, if you like the colour best on day two and you’re getting married on a Saturday, you’ll know to book your tan on the Thursday before your wedding.
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Although they might deny it, we all know that the boys secretly enjoy a bit of pampering. The number of grooms getting bronzed before the big day is growing rapidly. Grooms also want to look good on their wedding day, so why not book your other half in for a spray tan with you? Not only will he feel more confident, he will look much healthier in those all important wedding photographs too.
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