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Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Lainie Belitz's glamorous makeover and fashion shoot, from spa treatments to expert hair styling.

Lainie Belitz quickly discovered that being our Bride of the Year meant that the sky was the limit when it came to beauty options ideas for her wedding. To help Lainie create her big-day look, we brought her to the experts at the Avon Salon & Spa in New York City's Trump Tower, where she indulged in a luxurious regimen of makeup and beauty treatments designed to put her in a bridal frame of mind.

The Avon Salon & Spa kicked off Lainie's day with a rejuvenation treatment called 'From the Sea.' It started with an invigorating head-to-toe exfoliation, then massage expert Deborah Clark applied mineral-rich seaweed to tone and detoxify Lainie's skin.

On to the manicure and pedicure stations, where Lainie's hands and feet were primped, pampered and polished. Her favorite part: nail technician Tatiana Zarshevsky's incredible hand and foot massages, which she calls 'a must for any stressed-out bride.'

A thoroughly tranquil Lainie was ready for makeup and hair. What would her bridal look be? Because Lainie doesn't wear a lot of makeup (typically a touch of mascara and lip gloss), makeup artist Simone Crawford chose a clean, polished approach.

Like most brides, Lainie wasn't sure how to wear her hair: Up? Down? Straight? Curly? Enter Avon stylist George Crittenden, who gave Lainie one romantic look with bounce and shine, as well as all-day staying power, followed by a more glamorous sleek updo. To see more pictures of the magic the Avon staff worked on Lainie, as well as the fabulous wedding gowns and tuxedos she and fiance Josh Rafofsky tried out, pick up the January-February 2003 issue of Bridal Guide magazine.

Photos, from the top:

1. Makeup artist Simone Crawford gives Lainie an elegant and subtle look. 2. Lainie poses for Bridal Guide photographers on the Avon Salon & Spa's grand staircase, with some styling help from Bridal Guide's Fashion and Beauty Editor, Laurie L. Brookins. 3. Josh gets to admire Lainie's look up close in a private moment - captured by the camera crew from TLC's 'A Wedding Story.' 4. All dressed up, with someplace fabulous to go: Josh and Lainie join Bridal Guide Editor in Chief Diane Forden at a gala reception at Tavern on the Green to introduce the couple to the public.