Maid of honor at a June wedding? Desert Springs Marriott says shape up!

Now even bridesmaids have to shed the tummy bulge and get some def in the arms before the bride’s big day because, as a stylish colleague says: “Good Lord, those strapless dresses just aren’t going away.”

To help the cause, the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert is offering special fitness-themed packages for the bride-to-be and four people in her entourage. The “Escape! Bridal Party” deal includes a two-night stay in a suite and a personal fitness and nutrition plan, personal training and yoga or Pilates classes, a scrub, facial and makeup consultation for each person in the party.

All this costs nearly as much as a cheapskate’s wedding (say, mine): $2,500 to $2,575, depending on dates and availability (valid through August). But who cares when you have to keep bridezilla happy and look good to boot?

To book, call (888) 538-9459 and ask for code “ZJ0,” or go to the hotel’s website and use code “ZJ0″ in the corporate code field in the online reservations form.

— Vani Rangachar, Los Angeles Times Deputy Travel Editor

[Image: Gary Kufner / JW Marriott]

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