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LIVE WEDDING ILLUSTRATION

for caring couples who want a wedding that feels warm, heartfelt, and unmistakably them




WHAT IS LIVE WEDDING ILLUSTRATION?

I work at your celebration, illustrating your guests live from photos I take at the reception, and capturing their personality and energy in a personal, thoughtful style. Guests can watch their artwork come to life, created live in front of their eyes and enjoy being part of something creative and unexpected.

From your guests' perspective, live illustration feels fun and engaging (they watch the artwork evolve), personal (each piece is created with care), and memorable (they leave with something meaningful). They're often surprised by the generosity of the gift - this is a favour they'd happily pay for! (Trust me, they've tried!)

illustrating live at a wedding reception

live illustration of guests at reception

WHY COUPLES LOVE IT:

  • Guests feel included, not just entertained
  • Creates a focal-point for the guests to gather round
  • Your wedding feels personal, unique and very you
  • Another beautiful way of capturing memories, complimentary to photos and video
  • Guests frame them afterwards so the memory of your special day lives on in their homes

It brings people together and creates a shared focal point where conversations start easily. Your guests take home their hand-painted keepsakes, and you have a wedding remembered for how warm and inclusive it felt.


PACKAGES

Prices start at:

£480

Average spend in 2025:

£850

Most booked:

7 hours
THE PETITE PACKAGE

For intimate weddings, or as a unique and sophisticated form of entertainment during your wedding reception or cocktail hour

  • 3 hours live illustration
  • Up to 26 guests illustrated on petite A6 illustrations
  • A5 Newlywed’s illustration - either completed after or during the wedding
  • OPTIONAL EXTRAS

    • A painting assistant to illustrate more guests in the time
    • Upgrade to an A4 Newlyweds Illustration

THE CELEBRATION PACKAGE

There to entertain your guests from your reception until that exciting moment when guests discover themselves in the gallery with delighted cries of "that's me!" and "I sat next to them at dinner!"

  • 5 hours live illustration
  • Up to 40 guests illustrated on A5 illustrations
  • A detailed A5 couple portrait (completed after your wedding)
  • OPTIONAL EXTRAS

    • A painting assistant to illustrate more guests in the time
    • Upgrade to an A4 Newlyweds Illustration

THE KEEPSAKE PACKAGE

Quality entertainment meets meaningful gifting. Perfect for ensuring no one misses out on their special keepsake.

  • 7 hours of live illustration
  • Up to 56 guests illustrated on A5 illustrations
  • A detailed A4 couple portrait, with a plain background (completed after your wedding)
  • Personalised paper with your names and date
  • OPTIONAL EXTRAS

    • More guests can be illustrated after the event, to cover larger guest lists
    • A painting assistant to illustrate more guests in the time
    • Upgrade to an A4 Newlyweds Illustration with a background

THE KEEPSAKE PLUS

For the sentimental souls. In addition this includes:

  • +20 extra guests illustrated after the wedding
  • A4 Newlywed's portrait with illustrated background
  • 2 Special Moment illustrations from your day (also can be included in the book)
  • Personalised paper with your names and date
  • Gorgeous illustrated photo book (A5/A4) with scanned copies of all guest illustrations and space for your own messages
  • Assistant included to scan illustrations on the day
live illustration painting assistant london - Ian John Cook Photography

WHEN it takes two...

Want more guests illustrated on the day than my hand can manage?! My painting assistants, either Emily or Holly, can assist with the Celebration or Keepsake Package. You’ll need to enquire about their availability at the time of booking. Extra guests can also be illustrated after the event from photos taken on the day - just let me know how many guests you’d like illustrated when you enquire!

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If you're dreaming of a celebration where your guests feel genuinely included - and you love the idea of a wedding illustrator becoming part of your day, I'd love to hear about your plans. I aim to respond within 48hrs, but please bear with me if I take longer.

ENQUIRE


What it's like working with me

I work with busy, caring couples who want things to feel calm and taken care of. As your live illustrator I will:

  • Find out and understand what matters most to you
  • Plan everything quietly behind the scenes
  • Blend seamlessly into your celebration
  • Make sure guests feel comfortable and welcomed

I will advise you on the small things you can do ahead of your wedding to make sure that the live illustration makes a meaningful impact. So on the day you get to enjoy seeing your guests wowed by watching themselves being drawn!

live wedding painting gallery

Got more questions about live illustration? Check out the FAQ page here to find the answers to your questions.

FAQs

Thank you for the photography :
Studio Rouge Photography - studiorouge.co
Ian John Cook Photography - ianjohncookphotography.co.uk