Tired after the wedding functions? How a massage helps you relax
Aching feet from the sangeet, a stiff back from the reception: which massage helps, and how to relax together.
Dancing at the sangeet. Sitting for hours at the mehendi. Standing to greet guests at the reception. By the end of the functions, your body feels it: sore feet, a stiff back, tight shoulders and a tired mind. A good massage is one of the fastest ways to feel like yourself again.
Where it hurts, and what helps
| Where you feel it | What helps |
|---|---|
| Feet and legs, from dancing and standing | Swedish massage: long strokes up the legs |
| Back and shoulders, from heavy clothes and jewellery | Deep tissue massage: firm work on tight muscles |
| Neck, from photos and bending in rituals | Trigger point therapy on the sore spots |
| Whole body tired, mind still buzzing | Aromatherapy massage with calming oils |
| Skin tired from make-up, haldi and long days | Hammam bath: steam, scrub and a soft wash |
Relax together with a couple massage
A couple massage lets you both relax at the same time. You lie side by side on two beds in the same room, in a quiet, calm space. Each of you can choose your own massage and your own pressure. One of you might want deep tissue for a sore back, the other a gentle aromatherapy massage.
After weeks of crowds and noise, an hour lying quietly next to each other is a lovely way to slow down. Some couples add a warm Jacuzzi bath afterwards.
When to go
Not the next morning. Give yourself a day to sleep in first.
Two or three days after. Most of the soreness is still there, and you have had a little rest.
A calm time of day. Pick a slot with nothing planned afterwards, so the relaxed feeling lasts.
Tell your therapist
- Where you feel the most pain or tightness.
- How firm or soft you like the pressure.
- Any skin allergy or sensitive skin.
- If you are pregnant or have any health problem.
Want to keep your mehendi?
Steam and a body scrub fade mehendi colour quickly. If you want to keep it longer, choose an oil massage now and save the Hammam for later.
Frequently asked questions
Which massage is best after the wedding?
Swedish for tired legs, deep tissue for a stiff back and shoulders, and aromatherapy to calm the mind.
What is a couple massage?
Two people having a massage at the same time, lying side by side on two beds in the same room.
Can we choose different massages in a couple massage?
Yes. Each of you can choose your own massage and pressure.
Will a scrub or steam remove my mehendi?
It can fade it faster. Choose an oil massage if you want to keep the colour longer.
