The Altered Bride

We all know it: Accessories make or break an outfit. It's as true on your wedding day as it is on a Saturday night out. Which is why the Altered Bride has a huge assortment of veils, tiaras, gloves, wraps, and shoes in styles to suit almost every taste—and to accent your dream gown with the pretty panache it deserves. 376 Boylston St., Boston, MA .

Indra Salon

Cut, color, wax, polish, massage—this sleek hideaway can do it all, whether you’re looking for a simple blowout for your next dinner party or a full-on beauty transformation. Whatever services you select, you’ll be treated to a highly personalized experience that will leave you looking (and feeling) your very best. 8 Main St., Andover, MA 1810, indrasalon.com.

Brad Duncan, Brad Duncan Skin Care

Brad Duncan’s laid-back demeanor puts you at ease, while his gentle holistic approach revives your tired physiognomy. He’ll give expert suggestions on how to keep your skin healthy and fresh for years to come without the uncomfortable product push you get in most spas and salons. 530 Tremont St., Boston, MA 2116, bradduncanskincare.com.

The $100,000 mural of the original hills of Boston covering the State House renovation, part of which blew off after five days.

Paws on Charles

It doesn’t have to be your pet’s barkday to treat them to a Paws on Charles shopping trip. The Beacon Hill biz is always stocked with the highest-end natural foods and treats — local doodles gowild for the Pupsicles — colorful leashes and collars, and the most playful chewtoys and stuffies. Even the shop’s doggie raincoats and beds are sure to turn Fido’s head! When you stop by, be sure to give resident mascot Patrick, the Dalmatian statue perched at the door, a headscratch to score a special treat for your dog. 123 Charles St., Boston , MA 02114, pawsoncharles.com.

Jessica Thornton, Green Room

Whether you’re looking to go platinum blond, cover up a few grays with something approximating your natural hair color, or fix a dye job gone wrong, you’ll want to head to Thornton’s small-but-mighty one-chair salon on River Street. A wizard with a brush and foils, the expert colorist will chat with you about all of your goals before getting to work. The result? Nothing short of magical. 40 River St., Boston, MA 02108, greenroomboston.com.

Styled by Gilda

When you’re ready to ditch the old you, Gilda Miranda stands ready to build the closet of your dreams. The Boston-based stylist can maximize what you already own with virtual consultations and in-person closet editing, or spice up your wardrobe with great new pieces during one-on-one shopping trips. Whatever you choose, it’ll be an investment in yourself totally worth making. styledbygilda.com.

Étant

Crick in your neck? Shoulders at your ears? Lower back crying uncle? You need Étant. Now. In fact, if you weren’t in such bad shape, we’d tell you to run there and let the talented massage therapists sink their strong yet sensitive hands into every last trouble spot. Whether you opt for the Swedish, deep-tissue, sports, or CBD-infused massage, by the time you’re done, you’ll feel like you could float home. 527 Tremont St., Boston, MA, 02116, etant.com.

Showcase SuperLux Chestnut Hill

When you’re ready to ditch dinner reservations and kick your feet up on a heated leather recliner, order fun drinks and food right to your seat, and catch a big-screen flick at a theater with an abundance of parking, this is the place. Use the Showcase Cinemas app to avoid the popcorn lines, which leaves more time for a pre-movie cocktail at the lobby’s glitzy full service bar. 55 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, showcasecinemas.com.

Kodomo

Once upon a time, children’s clothing was built to last and could be passed down from generation to generation. With two sweet storefronts on Beacon Hill and the South End, Kodomo still operates with that ethos in mind, offering baby and kids’ brands that are as durable and sustainable as they are stylish. Add in genuinely helpful salespeople and whimsical wooden toys (buy your favorite budding feminist a Ruth Bader Ginsburg doll), and you have your new favorite shopping spot. Multiple locations, MA kodomoboston.com.

Flair Boston

Bridesmaids should never upstage the bride on the big day, but at Flair, they’re the star of the show — at least for the duration of your appointment. Here, associates pull from a collection of beautiful fabrics, trendy hues, and contemporary styles to find each ’maid’s ideal dress. The upscale yet casual setting, meanwhile, makes it easy to sit back, relax, and have a fun day with your gals. 140 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116, flairbridesmaid.com.

East West Salon Co.

Select “A Cinderella Story” from the extensive menu of wedding offerings here, and the bridal party takes over the salon — mimosa bar included. Whether you’re in the market for beachy waves or structured chignons, there’s no look that the all-star team of stylists can’t create, and if you find yourself unable to choose between two hairstyles, you can have both! Just sign up for the “Second Look” add-on, and a stylist will accompany you on your wedding day to transform your hair after the ceremony. 120 West Broadway, Boston, MA 02127, eastwestsalon.com.

Faces by Robin

If there’s ever a time to put your best face forward, it’s your wedding day. With more than 15 years of beauty-industry experience, Robin Liebowitz specializes in creating flawless looks for brides and their bridesmaids that reflect each person’s individual personality and style. Whether you opt to go au naturel or glam, Liebowitz will ensure you’re picture-perfect in every shot throughout the event, day or night (and day into night). N/A, facesbyrobin.com.

Whim Events

One does not simply throw a super-chic party. From designing tablescapes and communicating with vendors to making sure your aunt isn’t pestering you with questions the morning of the ceremony, there are countless details to wrangle. Whim Events specializes in taking care of all of the above and then some — hello, inhouse floral design! — ensuring that your event is a stress-free, perfectly polished fete. N/A, whimevents.com.

Willow Tree Films

Between the dress and the flowers and the happy tears, it might feel like you’re living in a movie on your big day. And watching your cinematic Willow Tree film after the event, you might as well have been. Videographer Greg Fisher captures weddings with all the elements of a big-budget romance, from sweeping drone shots to the intimacy of stolen kisses, and weaves it all together into an epic love story. willowtreeweddings.com.