
Tuesday: Relax & Prep
Day two is a gentle expansion of arrival energy, the first full day on site.
It’s designed to be soft, personal, and grounding. With no public events or media access, the day allows space for stillness, beauty rituals, and bridal preparation.
Guest Experience:
Throughout the day, guests were invited to move slowly and intentionally:
• Reserve time at the private spa suites for facials, massage, steam, and botanical recovery treatments
• Wander the estate — the gardens, the terraces, the quiet corners by the pool
• Enjoy a light seasonal brunch on the West Lawn from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Receive personal invitations for optional villa visits or guided wellness sessions
• Request on-call stylists or tailoring adjustments as needed
Host & Team Movements
Zuri
• Final bridal fittings in the Upper Drawing Room with Stacy Strange
• Styling and preparation for ceremony and afterparty looks
• Private time with her bridal party and family
• Quiet portrait session with Harper’s editorial photographer — no full look revealed
Julian
• Morning walk and one-on-one time with family elders
• Afternoon off-grid — no media, no formal obligations
• Private guest check-in with Camille Duval and the estate host
Studio & Planning Teams
• Lighting and layout checks for Thursday’s welcome dinner and Saturday’s ceremony
• Coordination of spa reservations, floral deliveries, and terrace styling
• Prepping the East Terrace for the evening’s dinner under the arches
Tuesday’s events
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Spa Suite Access
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Pool House & Wellness Village
Private rotation through estate spa suites, styled for individual restoration. Each guest received a custom spa card and linen wrap robe upon entry. Treatments included hot stone massage, facial sculpting, botanical steam, and cooling foot soaks. No phones, just recovery. -
Brunch on the Lawn
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: West Lawn
You’re invited to brunch beneath the trees.
A classic Southern breakfast, reimagined with West Coast flair — warm biscuits, smoked grits, and crisp chicken glazed in peach heat. Bottomless sangria, mimosas, and spiked lemonade available.Come as you are. Linger as long as you like.
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Private Bridal Fitting
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Upper Drawing Room
Zuri’s final fitting. A closed-door moment between designer and bride. Gowns were adjusted, underpinnings styled, and movement rehearsed. No cameras. No interruptions. Just stillness and preparation. -
Bridal Party Dinner
7:00 PM
Location: East TerraceA wisteria-covered table stretched across the upper terrace, set for those closest to the bride. Florals were subdued and sculptural, and dinner was served in quiet courses. Music was faint and ethereal.
Dress Code: Garden Couture
Long silhouettes, sheer layers, soft suiting. Polished but free.
The spa suite
Time: 6:30PM – 9:00PM
Location: Roman Pool
Full Menu of Services
Facials & Skin Therapy
– Botanical Facial Sculpting with lymphatic drainage and cool rose quartz stones
– Radiance Boost Peel with sea enzymes and raw honey infusion
– Eye Zone Brightening Treatment using chamomile compresses and cold therapy
– Custom clay mask blending bar (white kaolin, green tea, turmeric, lavender)
Massage & Bodywork
– California-style Deep Tissue Massage with slow, restorative pressure
– Herbal Compress Massage using warmed linen bundles filled with lemongrass, mint, and eucalyptus
– Aromatherapy Oil Massage with personalized scent blends (notes of neroli, cardamom, bergamot, vetiver)
– Reflexology-focused Foot & Calf Renewal with warm foot soak and balm finish
Steam & Heat Rituals
– Individual Steam Tent Sessions with eucalyptus + cedar
– Body Brushing & Polish using ground olive seed and wild honey
– Warm stone abdominal therapy for deep relaxation
– Cold cloth wrap with cucumber water and crushed mint
Hair & Scalp Treatments
– Scalp detox with sea salt and lavender oil
– Nourishing oil massage using black seed, rosemary, and amla
– Braiding, re-twisting, or smoothing available by request through the concierge
Tea & Recovery Station
– Seasonal tea menu: jasmine pearl, ginger chrysanthemum, palo santo mint
– Flavored hydration: citrus basil water, cucumber lime, hibiscus rose
– Chilled fruit, honeycomb, and elderflower jellies served on hand-thrown ceramics
– Cooling towels infused with blue tansy and neroli
Each suite was softly scented with rotating estate fragrances and refreshed between guests. Appointments were optional, never rushed, and always quiet.
Each guest received a custom spa card upon arrival, tailored to their preferences and designed to encourage pause, recovery, and embodied calm. Services were offered in private rotating suites with linen-clad loungers, ambient soundscapes, and natural light filtering through voile curtains.
A classic Southern breakfast, reimagined with West Coast restraint.
The scent of warm butter, pecan smoke, and sweet cream moved across the grass as guests found quiet spots beneath the trees.
brunch on the lawn
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: West Lawn
bridal dinner party
7:00 PM
Location: West Terrace
A long-table dinner under wisteria-covered arches, held exclusively for Zuri’s bridal circle and close confidantes. Seasonal dishes are served in courses, paired with wine and natural light fading into candlelight. The table is styled in muted florals and washed linen. No toasts or announcements — just a quiet moment among women.