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Katie
12 April 2025
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Ireland has a wedding culture all of its own — long, celebratory receptions, venues that range from grand Georgian country houses to converted barns on the Atlantic coast, and guests who tend to stay right to the end of the night. A live illustrator fits that rhythm perfectly. They work through the evening producing guest portraits and illustrated scenes as the celebration unfolds — creating something ongoing and social rather than a single finished piece at the end.
Browse our verified Irish illustrators below and find someone whose style feels right for your day.





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Your illustrator arrives at the reception, sets up in a spot with good footfall, and begins working through the room. Guests come over, sit briefly, and watch their portrait take shape. Each one takes a few minutes. By the end of the night, dozens of guests leave with something personal and original — and the reception has had a creative energy running through it from start to finish.
For more on making your reception memorable for guests, see our guide to ways to entertain guests at your wedding.
If you'd prefer a single large-format painted scene of your ceremony or reception rather than an illustrative style, our UK live wedding painters work across a range of styles including oil, watercolour, and impressionist.
Pricing is based on hours attended and the type of illustration offered. Every artist on the platform shows their rates upfront on their profile before you enquire. See our guide to wedding artist costs for broader context.
Yes. Most artists confirm their travel coverage when you enquire. Distance and any associated travel costs are worth discussing directly before booking.
Most illustrators produce individual portrait pieces that guests take home on the night. Format — size, medium, rolled or mounted — varies by artist. Check individual profiles for specifics.
Yes. Our UK commission artists create studio portraits and painted scenes from photographs in the weeks following your day.
We have verified illustrators across England, Scotland, and Wales, or browse all illustrators on our main illustrators page.
Real experiences from couples who chose live wedding artists
"I’ve opened her and she is AMAZING!!! If it’s possible, even better in real life!!! Thank you so much!!!"
Verified couple
Katie
12 April 2025
"OMG!! It’s amazinggggg !!! I did not expect this ! Literally speechlesss 🥺❤️ Thankkk youuu sooo much you captured everything beautifully !! it’s a piece I know I’ll forever keep a..."
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Navajeena
24 July 2025
"A huge thank you to Angie Candell for coming out and creating a live painting of Katie and Dylan getting married on the beautiful Monongahela River. What a gift it was to watch you..."
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Amber
18 October 2025
"Wow! We had Maisy at our wedding 💒 on 3.8.25 and she was brilliant! We want a live painting of the recessional part of our wedding! She arrived on time and started working outside..."
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Shamim B.
5 August 2025

"A big big thank you to the amazing Roberta. We are still so stunned at your work of us on our wedding day. Everybody also commented how real-life your work is. When I came across y..."
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Kaz
9 August 2025
"From the moment we heard about Elizabeth’s unique vision for capturing our wedding day, we were captivated. Her passionate love for her art is infectious, making her an absolute jo..."
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Katy G.
12 April 2025