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Celebrity brides: they're just like us, except their weddings may be more magazine-worthy and they've got their own glam squads on speed dial. Naturally, our buzzing beauty scene is also a pampering playground for stylish stars, many of whom prefer to get beautified close to home before their big day.

"LA is really a unique city when it comes to the beauty industry because there are so many talented professionals who work in the field and who are experts of the services they provide," reveals celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas. "We also have the latest and best in Asian relaxation techniques, such as spas and body treatments (like threading, facials, and massages)."

From where The Hills star-turned-designer Lauren Conrad enjoyed last-minute pampering to where Kim Kardashian got (presumably) zapped before becoming Mrs. West and more, see LA's nuptials-ready beautification spots and the celebrities that love them.