Bridal hammam ritual is usually performed one day before the weeding or in the morning of the wedding day. This ritual aims to bring in to the prospective bride and groom a special cleaning and freshness that reflect the uniqueness of the wedding day. Hürrem Sultan Hammam combines this tradition with the glory of the Ottoman Empire and traditional Turkish hammam culture and adds the basic elements of modern comfort to it.
Bridal hammam ritual starts with a welcoming ceremony specially designed for Hürrem Sultan Hammam. Hammam personnel will welcome the prospective bride and groom in their traditional outfit and will give a special presentation explaining the history and importance of the hammam. This narrative helps the prospective bride and groom to understand and experience the Ottoman bridal hammam traditions.
Bridal hammam ritual mostly starts in the hot chamber. High level of moisture and heat will help deep cleaning of the skin and open the skin pores. These therapies will help the prospective bride and groom to relax, get rid of stress and prepare for the wedding day. At this phase, massages and therapies specially designed for the prospective bride and groom will be applied.
Following the therapies applied in the hot chamber, traditional Turkish washing glove is used to scrub the skin of the prospective bride and groom. This practice involves use a special washing gloves to remove scurf out of the skin. Traditional washing glove scrubbing practice helps the skin to gain a smooth and fresh look.
In the later phases of the bridal hammam ritual, a foam massage will be given to the prospective bride and groom. This massage is made by using special Turkish soaps and natural foam and as an important part of the traditional hammam culture, this massage gently cleans, moistens and refreshes the skin.
Bridal hammam ritual continues with face and hair care. Performed by using the natural materials used in Hürrem Sultan Hammam and traditional Turkish techniques, these face and hair cares feed and refresh the skin and hair of the prospective bride and groom and add a shiny outlook to them.
Bridal hammam tradition will be completed in the cold chamber. In this chamber, it is aimed to balance the body temperature and cool down the skin. Cold chamber offers the prospective bride and groom a relaxing moment of rest and helps them to complete their preparations for the wedding day.
Hürrem Sultan Hammam offers various packages specially designed for the prospective bride and groom who are making preparations for the wedding. In addition to the traditional bridal hammam ritual, these packages include special massages, face care and hair care. Each package is designed according to the special needs and choices of the prospective bride and groom.
Prospective brides and grooms making preparations for the wedding in Hürrem Sultan Hammam will go through an unforgettable experience in the unique atmosphere of the traditional Turkish hammam tradition. This special ritual will not only bring bodily cleaning but also will support a mental and moral preparation for the wedding. Combining the history and traditions of the Ottoman Empire with modern luxury, Hürrem Sultan Hammam carries the bridal hammam tradition to the present time and offers unique experience to the prospective brides and grooms preparing for their wedding.
