A hand holding a printed illustration of two men in suits, one with dark skin and the other with light skin and a beard, standing close together. The illustration includes the text 'Illustrated by Emily' at the bottom.

Live Wedding Illustration

Live wedding illustration is exactly what it sounds like - I illustrate your guests during your wedding and print each one on the day for them to take home as a keepsake.

It works as both entertainment and favour. Something guests enjoy watching happen, and something they leave with (and actually keep).

Availability

I take on a limited number of weddings (and only one per weekend) so dates fill up quickly.

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  • Two men in dark blue tuxedos, one with a beard and the other with a face obscured, standing close together, with the man with the beard having his arm around the other man's shoulder.

  • Illustration of a woman in a long, elegant white wedding dress with a veil and high heels.

  • A person dressed in formal attire with a black jacket, shirt, and tie, wearing a traditional kilt, holding a small Scottish bagpipe. The person's face is faceless and the background is plain white.

  • A digital illustration of a woman with red hair wearing a white winter gown with a front slit, high heels, and fur cuffs.

  • A digital drawing of a woman and a man standing together against a white background. The woman is wearing a blue dress and white sneakers, with her right hand on her hip. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing a grey t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers, with his left hand in his pocket.

  • Fashion illustration of a woman in a yellow dress with cut-out shoulders and ruffled sleeves, wearing red high heels and earrings, standing with one hand on her hip.

Illustration of a woman in a green dress sitting in a wheelchair, with pink high heels, on a tablet screen displaying the text 'Illustrated by Emily.'

How it Works

On the day, I’ll be set up with my iPad and printer in a spot that’s unobtrusive but visible - so guests can see what’s happening without it getting in the way.

Guests come over for a quick reference photo whenever it suits them, and I illustrate live throughout the day.

Each illustration is:

  • drawn digitally on my iPad

  • printed and packaged

  • ready for guests to take home on the day

After the wedding, you’ll also receive digital copies of all completed illustrations.

The main requirement is access to a power outlet. Other than that, everything runs quietly and fits naturally into the flow of the day.

The perfect blend of personalised wedding favours and unique wedding entertainment!

Is this for our wedding?

Is your wedding going to relfect you rather than someone else’s Pinterest board? Then, probably, yes.

If you care about the atmosphere as much as the aesthetics. If you'd rather give people something personal and a bit unexpected rather than another box of sugared almonds or miniture whisky.

Live illustration works especially well for couples who want entertainment that doesn't interrupt - something happening quietly in the background that guests can wander over to, get involved with (if they want), and leave with something in their hand that they'll actually want to keep.

It's for the weddings that have personality. The ones where the venue is pretty cool, the playlist is maybe a bit chaotic (bonus points from me if you’ve got an emo/pop punk playlist), and nobody's pretending to be something they're not.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to illustrate at your wedding.

Not sure? Just get in touch. I don't bite - and I'm genuinely happy to have a no-pressure chat about whether it's a good fit.

The Packages

Every package includes live illustration on the day, printed and packaged portraits for guests, and a digital gallery delivered the morning after.

A portrait can be one person, a couple, or a small group of up to four - so the numbers go further than you'd expect.

The Wee One

3 Hours

Around 30 guests illustrated printed and packaged, with a digital gallery the morning after.

£595

The Middle One

5 Hours

Around 50 guests illustrated printed and packaged, with a digital gallery the morning after.

£795

The Whole Shebang

7 Hours

Around 70 guests illustrated printed and packaged, with a digital gallery the morning after.

£995

Choosing the right option

Guest numbers are a guide, not a rule. Because a portrait can include a couple or a small group, the numbers often go further than you'd expect.

If you're not sure which package suits your day, just get in touch - I'm happy to talk it through and help you figure out what actually makes sense for your wedding rather than just pointing you at the most expensive option.

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Optional Add-Ons

Studio Time

If I didn't get to everyone but you want everyone illustrated? I'll finish the rest at my desk from photos taken on the day. Printing, packaging and postage to the couple included. One-hour minimum. £100/hour

The Custom Background

Add it to any package for a flat fee of £150.

Find out more about custom backgrounds →

Not sure which combination is right for your day?

Just get in touch. I'd rather you end up with exactly the right thing than talk yourself into something that doesn't quite fit or talk yourself out of something that would've been brilliant.

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I try to make every part of this as flexible and low-pressure as possible. I hold public liability insurance and am happy to share details with your venue coordinator directly.

I work with all couples, all families, all identities. LGBTQ+ friendly and neurodivergent-friendly - if you need anything adjusted to make the process easier, just tell me.

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