Krystyna was amazing to work with! She created a wedding painting from a photo we shared as a surprise gift for our niece, and it turned out absolutely stunning. The attention to detail,especially on her lengha, it was unbelievable. Krystyna was so responsive and accommodating throughout the process, and our niece and her husband were overjoyed when they received it. Highly recommend her for a meaningful and unforgettable gift! So talented!!!
Elegant Live Guest Sketching by Krystyna
Hand-painted by Krystyna — original human artwork
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Service Overview
Starting Price
£620.00
25% deposit · £155 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
Service Type
Wedding Illustrator
Service Areas
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Description
Live guest sketching is a beautiful way to entertain your guests and give them a meaningful keepsake they’ll actually want to take home.
Throughout your celebration, I create quick, personality-filled sketches of your guests in real time — capturing those little candid moments on paper as they happen. It becomes part of the atmosphere: guests gather, watch the artwork come to life, and leave with a one-of-a-kind portrait as a wedding favour.
If you’re looking for something that feels elevated, interactive, and genuinely memorable, guest sketching is the perfect addition.
So how does it work?
Step 1: Set-up (30 minutes before guest arrival)
I’ll arrive around 30 minutes before guests arrive to set up my sketching table and materials, so I’m ready from the moment people begin coming in.
Step 2: Live sketching begins
As guests arrive, I’ll start sketching right away. Each portrait typically takes 5–10 minutes per person, depending on outfit detail and whether it’s an individual or group.
Step 3: The sketching queue
While the event is happening, I’ll take reference photos (and short videos) of guests and place them into a sketching queue, so I can keep sketching smoothly even when people are mingling or away from the table.
Step 4: Priority guest list (optional)
If there are certain guests you definitely want included — parents, grandparents, bridal party, etc. — you can send me a shortlist in advance.
Planning tip: allocate 10 minutes per person when deciding your “must-sketch” list.
Step 5: Guests take them home
By the end of the event, guests can collect their finished sketches from my collection table and take home a keepsake to treasure.
Guest Sketching Packages
Bronze
FROM £620
- Best for: smaller receptions, drinks hour and early mingling
- 4 hours of live guest sketching
- Rough capacity: ~30 guests
Silver
FROM £720
- Best for: drinks reception plus part of the meal or evening
- 5 hours of live guest sketching
- Rough capacity: ~35–40 guests
Gold
FROM £820
- Best for: steady coverage across the main flow of the day
- 6 hours of live guest sketching
- Rough capacity: ~45 guests
Platinum
FROM £999
- Best for: larger weddings or a strong guest favour focus
- 7 hours of live guest sketching
- Rough capacity: ~50–55 guests
Diamond
FROM £1,200
- Best for: maximum coverage and the biggest guest favour impact
- 8 hours of live guest sketching
- Rough capacity: ~60 guests
What’s Included
- Live guest sketching performance during your event
- Set-up before guest arrival
- Guest portraits created in real time (with reference photos to keep the flow moving)
- A collection table for guests to pick up their finished sketches
- A unique, personal wedding favour your guests will genuinely love
If you’d like to check availability, send your date + venue, your estimated guest count, and roughly how many hours you’re considering — and I’ll guide you to the best fit.
Cancellation & Refund Policy▼
Because each guest sketch is created live and made specifically for your wedding, the service and completed illustrations are non-refundable once delivered/created. To help you feel confident before booking, you can view examples of my guest sketching on my social channels so you know exactly what style and level of detail to expect. If something small needs adjusting during the event (e.g., a name label or tiny detail), I’m always happy to do quick, reasonable tweaks where possible — but major changes (like completely reworking a finished sketch) aren’t realistic in a live setting.
In the rare event I’m unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances / force majeure, you can choose either a full refund, or a 70% refund plus a set of finished sketches created from photos (agreed in advance). If the sketching time is interrupted during your event for any reason, I will refund the proportion of time I was unable to sketch, so you can book with peace of mind.
Our Promise
100% Love it Guarantee
This painting will hang on your wall for decades. So we think you should adore it, not just accept it. You'll be shown the finished piece before it's sent, your artist will happily revise it, and if it still isn't right, you pay nothing. No awkward conversations, no polite disappointment.
Full terms applyBooking Protection Promise
Flexible Deposits: Secure your date with flexible deposits that suit you, and your budget. Our artists work with your budget, not against it.
Replacement Promise: If your artist cancels before your wedding, you're protected. We'll issue a full refund and help you find a replacement artist where possible.
Payment Protection: Payments made through The Wedding Painters are protected. If something goes wrong, we'll help support you and help resolve it fairly.
Direct Access to Our Team: You can message us at any point, before or after booking, about anything at all. Real people, not a ticket system, and we stay involved from your first enquiry through to the day itself.
Full terms apply.
Your Artist's Promise
A Free Consultation Call: Every artist offers a short call to talk through your vision properly before anything's finalised, so you're guided by someone who knows what actually works on the day.
Quote Revisions Until It's Right: Not sure on size or package yet? Your artist can revise the quote as many times as you need until it reflects exactly what you want, with no pressure to decide early.
Flexibility If Things Change: From enquiry through to your wedding day, the artist follows up on the details that matter: deadlines, check-ins and next steps, so nothing gets missed on your side.
Reviews
5.0 (9)What an amazing service. Krystyna was nothing but professional and her art was breathtaking. We opted for the live guest paintings and no one was disappointed, they’re a lovely favour for guests to take on the day and keep forever. The fact they came with frames made it even better. We’ve had so many comments about how unique this service is and how future couples getting married want something similar. Worth every penny, thank you for making our day that extra bit special 🥰
I booked Krystyna for my big day and it was one of the best decisions I made, so much so that I then went on to book her for my sister's big day! Having a live wedding painter was such a nice touch to my wedding; it kept the guests entertained and resulted in me having a unique and beautiful piece of art to remember my big day by. Krystyna is so kind, friendly and professional and her work speaks for itself; the attention to detail is extraordinary and I'm in awe of how beautifully she captures special moments. I highly recommend her to anyone that wants to do something a little different from the ordinary and have a very personal memory to look back on.
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Krystyna
London, Havering, United Kingdom
Member since November 2025
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About the Artist
I’m a live wedding painter with a background in architecture, blending artistic detail with heartfelt storytelling. For the past several years, I’ve had the joy of capturing the most intimate and romantic moments from weddings and special events—preserving love and connection on canvas as they unfold. My live painting experience not only creates a one-of-a-kind keepsake for couples, but also offers a beautiful and memorable form of entertainment for guests.
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From £620.00
Starting price
25% deposit · £155 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
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From £620.00
25% deposit · £155 · Balance collected 30 days before the event