Thank you so so much, a special memory that I’ll have forever 💖
Elise, loose & expressive watercolour wedding illustrator based in City of Westminster
Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
Elise
Hand-painted by Elise — original human artwork
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Meet the Artist
Elise
London, City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Member since March 2026
Willing to travel overseas
Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read reviews.About the Artist
Hi! I'm an internationally exhibited figurative painter who loves capturing your special moments with my unique minimalist technique and expressive painting style. I can paint commissions from your special day, paint live at your wedding, or do guest portraits on the day in watercolour! A recent customer of a bespoke painting said "Thank you so much, a special memory that I'll have forever ❤️"
Artist details
Medium
- Medium
- Watercolour
Style
- Style
- Loose & Expressive
- Style
- Minimalist
Features
- Features
- Pre-wedding consultation
- Features
- Travels overseas
- Features
- Sleeved / gift-ready
- Features
- Place settings
From £450.00
Starting price
25% deposit · £113 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
Package Examples
Half Day
From£450
- Best for: smaller receptions or drinks-hour coverage. - 3 hours of live watercolour portrait painting - Approx. 18–22 guests - A4 watercolour portraits, minimalist and expressive style - Packaged in a protective sleeve, ready to take home
Full Day
From£900
- Best for: larger weddings wanting all-day guest coverage. - 6 hours of live watercolour portrait painting - Approx. 36–45 guests - A4 watercolour portraits, minimalist and expressive style - Packaged in a protective sleeve, ready to take home
The Experience
Description
I can't wait to come to your wedding and paint live watercolour portraits for your guests! In my signature minimalist style, my mini portraits capture beautiful moments that are filled with emotion and are a special keepsake for your guests to take home with them. My portraits are fast, fun and loved by all and each one is packaged up neatly so they can take it home safely at the end of the night.
So how does it work?
Step 1: Set-up at your venue
All I need is a table and a well-lit area so I can paint comfortably while guests come and go.
Step 2: Live painting during your event
I’ll paint as many portraits as possible throughout the day. Each portrait typically takes 8–10 minutes, so it keeps the energy fun and interactive without guests waiting too long.
Step 3: Guests take them home
Each portrait is packaged in a protective sleeve, ready to take home as a wedding favour.
Packages
Half Day
FROM £450
Best for: smaller receptions or drinks-hour coverage.
- 3 hours of live watercolour portrait painting
- Approx. 18–22 guests
- A4 watercolour portraits, minimalist and expressive style
- Packaged in a protective sleeve, ready to take home
Full Day
FROM £900
Best for: larger weddings wanting all-day guest coverage.
- 6 hours of live watercolour portrait painting
- Approx. 36–45 guests
- A4 watercolour portraits, minimalist and expressive style
- Packaged in a protective sleeve, ready to take home
All packages include:
- Live portrait painting throughout your booked session
- A4 size, watercolour, minimalist and expressive style
- Protective sleeve packaging for guests to take home
Optional Add-ons
- Add text, such as guest names
- Add event stickers (available at extra cost)
- Portraits can also be prepared in advance of the event rather than live, in either watercolour or acrylic — enquire for details
If you send an enquiry with your date, venue, and approximate guest count, I’ll recommend the best way to structure the portrait time so it flows smoothly with your day.
Cancellation & Refund Policy▼
Non-refundable deposit of 30% is taken to secure the date.
Travel expenses are not included in price of portrait painting.
Any overtime is extra and priced per hour.
Artist's Service Terms▼
Important: These are the artist's service-specific terms. The platform's Terms & Conditions always take precedence.
Our Promise to You
Love it Guarantee, provided by TheWeddingPainters.com
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.
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Reviews
5.0 (4)I’ve opened her and she is AMAZING!!! If it’s possible, even better in real life!!! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much, it's absolutely beautiful 😍 My husband loves it, too! It's going to be admired for years to come! ☺ We're very grateful x
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Elise travel overseas, and which areas are covered?
Elise is willing to consider overseas events. Listed coverage: England. This does not guarantee availability or include travel expenses. Confirm your destination and arrangements through an enquiry.
Which medium and style does Elise offer?
Elise: Medium: Watercolour. Style: Loose & Expressive and Minimalist. Ask through an enquiry to confirm your preferences.
What artwork or service formats does Elise offer?
Artwork and service formats are not specified on this listing for Elise. Ask through an enquiry.
What is the starting price for Elise's wedding illustration?
Elise's wedding illustration starts from £450. Ask through an enquiry for the price for your requirements.
Who am I actually booking?
You're booking your artist directly. TheWeddingPainters connects you with independent artists, and once you confirm your booking, your contract sits directly with the artist you've chosen. We handle the booking process and payment on their behalf, so everything stays effortless and in one place from enquiry to wedding day.
Why should I pay through TheWeddingPainters instead of paying my artist directly?
Paying through TheWeddingPainters keeps your deposit and payments secure, your agreement recorded in one place, and our team on hand to step in if anything about the booking needs sorting out.
If you pay your artist privately, by bank transfer or PayPal, outside our system, we lose visibility of that payment and our ability to help. That matters most in the moment you'd need us: if there's a dispute, or your artist doesn't turn up on the day.
Keeping everything on-platform is what lets us actually protect your wedding day, not just process it.
What should I do if my artist asks me to pay them directly (bank transfer, PayPal, etc.)?
TheWeddingPainters is a booking platform – we help you and your artist keep the booking and payments clearly recorded. If payments happen privately, they won't appear in our system and it may limit how much we can assist if anything needs to be checked later.
If you ever feel unsure or pressured, please contact us and we'll take a look.
Will I lose any protection if I pay outside TheWeddingPainters?
If you pay your artist directly (for example by separate bank transfer, PayPal or cash), those payments won't show in your TheWeddingPainters booking record.
That means:
- We can't see what was paid, when, or on what terms
- It can be harder for us to help if there's a disagreement about what was included, what's still owed, or whether a refund is due
For that reason, we strongly recommend keeping all payments for your booking within TheWeddingPainters, where we process payments on your artist's behalf and keep a clear record for both of you.