Retreat | Big Day Beauty
We supply hair & beauty services for your wedding day, bringing together some of Cornwall's most skilled and experienced beauty specialists.
Retreat is led by Silvia Dunn and supported by a team of hair & beauty specialists in Cornwall.
Together, we keep your morning organised from start to finish. When we manage timings properly, you can relax, stay present, and enjoy your bridal party. Because every wedding is different, we tailor everything to your plans. You may get ready at home or at your venue, and we work around you.
Silvia Dunn:
Your wedding beauty coordinator
With a background in wedding and event management, and ably supported by a team of experienced wedding beauty associates, I create smooth and stress-free wedding mornings.
I am the direct point of contact for all your wedding beauty planning. Once you’ve sent across your initial enquiry, I put together a team tailored to the look you’re going for.
Some of my wedding beauty associates are listed below—you can view their portfolios and find out a bit more about them.
Wedding hair stylists
Lauren Adams Hair
Lauren Adams is a freelance bridal hairstylist based in St Ives, Cornwall, with over 15 years of experience in hairdressing and a strong background in both salon work and weddings. Her approach is calm, considered and highly detail-focused, ensuring every bride feels confident and completely at ease on their wedding morning.
Gemma Louise Bridal Hairstylist
Gemma Louise is a freelance bridal hairstylist based in St Ives, Cornwall, with over 15 years of experience in hairdressing and a strong background in both salon work and weddings. Her approach is calm, considered and highly detail-focused, ensuring every bride feels confident and completely at ease on their wedding morning.
Wedding makeup artists
Claudia Jane Makeup
Makeup artistry has always been at the heart of Claudia’s career. She trained at Truro College, achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Makeup Artistry, before beginning her journey with Benefit Cosmetics and later becoming a skincare specialist and Account Manager for Clarins.
Wedding nail technicians
The Retreat Studio
Wedding spray tan artists
The Retreat Studio
As well as bridal nails, Silvia also specialises in bridal spray tanning, with a focus on creating a flawless, natural-looking glow that beautifully complements a bridal look. Her approach enhances the skin with subtle, radiant tones and a smooth, even finish that photographs effortlessly.
Whether you’re looking for a soft sun-kissed glow or a deeper bronzed finish, Silvia ensures every detail is perfectly blended, leaving you feeling confident and luminous from head to toe.
Many brides feel pressure when they organise their morning beauty schedule. This often happens when:
✓ You book multiple beauty suppliers
✓ Timings feel unclear or hard to manage
✓ Logistics start to feel overwhelming
✓ You want to enjoy getting ready, not coordinate it
✓ You want everything planned in advance
If this sounds familiar, the Retreat Wedding Beauty Package is designed for you