How gorgeous was the weather yesterday? Today, not as lovely, but I’m hoping you’ve had a chance to see the beautiful cherry blossoms!
Last week I had the incredible pleasure of having tea at the Mandarin Oriental. While I was there, I couldn’t help but think about all of the wonderful bridal possibilities at this fabulous hotel. Especially during cherry blossom season, as they have the most amazing location for prime blossom viewing.
If you are fortunate to have all of your girlfriends close by, invite them to tea in the Empress Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental to ask them to be your bridesmaids. Throw an intimate, luxurious bridal shower at Cafe MoZU for that special bride-to-be. Escape for a girls’ spa getaway at one of the city’s BEST – the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental.
Speaking of escaping to the spa, the Mandarin Oriental is currently offering an unbelievable Cherry Blossom Bliss spa package (now through April 30). With all of the stress and tension of planning a wedding, you deserve to indulge every once in a while and enjoy this time of being a bride-to-be.
Just listen to this ridiculously relaxing spa package…
Your journey begins with a steaming cup of our soothing Cherry tea served during a private consultation with one of our skilled therapists. Our signature Cherry Scrub is then applied to the back to exfoliate followed by a hydrating marine mud to warm and soothe tired muscles. The 80 minute ritual continues with a lower leg and foot massage featuring aromatherapy oil and finishes with a relaxing back massage. The Cherry Blossom Bliss package is priced at $195 for weekdays and $215 for weekends, all exclusive of 19% gratuity.
If you’d prefer to escape with your husband-to-be, stop by the Mandarin Oriental before (or after) heading down to the Tidal Basin for an “Afternoon Savories and Sweets” indulgence…
With “Afternoon Savories and Sweets” guests will indulge their sweet tooth with artistically crafted cakes, crèmes and tarts, such as ginger coconut éclairs, mango cheesecake, caramel banana pot de crème, lemongrass crème brulée and milk chocolate passion fruit tarts. Mouth-watering blueberry scones are presented alongside clotted cream, whipped butter, and strawberry and cherry preserves, in addition to sinfully rich chocolate truffles and cookies. A display of pistachio star anise biscotti, green tea sesame short bread and brandied cherry financier are gorgeous to gaze upon, while sampling a soothing tea or aromatic coffee drink.
I can’t think of a better afternoon treat. I baked brownies last night, and now I’m just going to have to have one with my morning coffee!
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