The list of to do items for your wedding day is immense. And some of the items that appear there are obvious like venue, officiant and caterer. But have you ever considered using a tanning salon in order to obtain that beautiful glow that will complete your look for your wedding pictures? Keep in mind that this is your big day and it only comes around once in a lifetime so why not do everything you can to make it be the very best it can be. And when you consider that there is nothing like having your white dress contrasting with a glistening sheen on your face, why not go all out and find a reputable tanning salon that will give you what you desire. And think about this, if the bride is going to have this amazing glow, why not arrange for your entire wedding party to have it as well. The key though is to find a professional and reputable salon who takes a reasonable approach to obtaining a tan via a tanning booth. You won't have far to look in the Toledo area to find tanning salons. You just need to make sure that you are going to engage with the right one for you and your wedding party. Start gathering information and educating yourself about tanning salons and how they operate. We want to help as well so we have to put together this guide that we believe will walk you through the process of finding the right tanning salon for your wedding needs.

So, you probably know someone who has visited a tanning salon at some point. Or maybe you have even tried it a time or two yourself. No matter what your knowledge level, one thing you need to know right off the bat is that using a tanning salon for your wedding needs is much safer than using the sun. You may wonder why. You need to know that both forms of tanning expose you to UV rays, but anytime you use a reputable salon and we stress the word reputable, you are in what we like to refer to as a controlled environment. And for your health's sake, this is exactly what you need. We cannot stress enough that you need to make sure that you investigate any salon that you consider. There are some tips that you need to be aware of as you begin your treatments. Talk to the staff about lotion and its use in the whole process. Again, healthy is your number one priority. But we do know that the right lotion will boost your tan and keep your skin hydrated during the entire process. Your first task is to gather a list of salons that are worthy. You can check the web via Google, talk to friends and family or just jot down salons you have seen in your neighborhood. Visit the ones that look promising and talk to the staff at each one about what kind of plan they might put you on to look perfect for your wedding. It will take several visits to a salon until you reach the glow that you are after. Ask how long you would spend each time in the tanning bed.

Also, we must mention that a side benefit of using a tanning bed is the Vitamin D that will be triggered in your body. Talk to the manager of each salon about this. Also, talk about the credentials of the people who work there. You want to make sure that you are working with only top of the line people who know tanning like the back of their hands. Make sure the staff understand what it means to review your skin type and medical history and make recommendations on a proper tanning plan.

Something else to take into account is your schedule. Depending on how busy your life is, you need a salon that you can have access to at all times of the day. Depending on how long they say you will need to spend each time in the tanning bed, you might be able to fit in your session at lunch even. Of course, you will need to ask about prices eventually. You are going to find a bit of range depending on whether you find a high end salon or not, but in the end if you are comfortable with what they can deliver and you feel it is going to be a safe place for you, it will be well worth it in the end to see how you look in that bridal gown. Talk about what safety precautions you will have to take or that they recommend. After you have interviewed each salon, go with the one that you feel the best about and the one where you will not only get the result you desire, but where you know you can do it safely.