Roxana, realistic watercolour wedding illustrator based in Manchester

Your guests will leave talking about the illustrations whether it's recognising themselves in a detailed watercolour portrait, watching their outfit captured in an elegant fashion sketch, or seeing the whole table crowd around a growing collection of finished pieces. It becomes one of those moments people reference long after the wedding.

I'm a Manchester-based illustrator with a background in fashion and design, offering two distinct styles for weddings — because not every couple wants the same thing, and not every wedding calls for the same approach.

Not sure which suits your day? Just mention it when you enquire and I'll recommend based on your guest count and aesthetic.

How It Works

Step 1 — Planning your coverage

Once booked, we'll confirm which style suits your day, your guest count, and any priorities — bridal party, immediate family, anyone you'd especially like included.

Step 2 — Arrival and set-up

I arrive around 30 minutes before guests to get set up in the main wedding room. All I need is a table, a chair, good lighting, and a plug socket nearby.

Step 3 — Bridal party first

I'll ask for your priority list in advance. Your bridal party is illustrated first, then it's open to all guests throughout the reception.

Step 4 — Quick photos, no waiting

As guests come over, I take a quick reference photo so they can get straight back to the celebration. Each illustration takes approximately 3–10 minutes depending on the style and level of detail, and whether it's for an individual or a couple — I can fit up to four people onto one page for family groups.

Step 5 — Collection and keepsakes

Finished illustrations are displayed for guests to browse and collect throughout the evening, each in a protective sleeve. I always aim to illustrate as many guests as possible within the booked hours; for larger weddings, any remaining portraits are completed after the event and posted directly to you.

Step 6 — Your couple's portrait

Every package includes a special A4 framed portrait of the two of you, created especially for you as a lasting memory of your wedding day.

A personal touch

Custom wording can be added to each illustration — guest names, your wedding date, the venue, a love quote, or decorative borders themed to your day.

Packages

All packages include live guest illustrations in your chosen style, a couple's A4 portrait, all materials, and protective sleeves.

Available in two styles — Fashion Illustration (watercolour, focused on outfits and elegance, no faces) or Detailed Illustration (faces, features, and outfits captured with precision) — style has no effect on price.

Not sure which suits your day? Mention it when you enquire and I'll recommend one based on guest count and aesthetic.

1. Intimate — 30–45 guests — £550 (approx. 2–3 hours)
2. Celebration — 45–65 guests — £650 (approx. 3–6 hours)
3. Grand — 65–80 guests — £750 (approx. 6–10 hours, professional assistant included)
4. Complete — 80+ guests — from £950, (scaling with guest count)

For weddings over 70 guests, I bring a professional assistant on the day to ensure quality and coverage throughout with the remaining illustrations completed in studio and posted.

What's included

- Live guest illustrations in your chosen style (A5, quality paper with protective sleeve)

- Quick-reference photo system so guests don't need to sit or pose

- Bridal party prioritised from a list provided in advance

- Up to four people per illustration for family groups

- Custom wording and personalisation on request

- A4 couple's portrait — at the wedding or delivered within two to six weeks

- Professional assistant on the day for weddings over 65 guests

To enquire, send your:

Wedding date · Venue or location · Approximate guest count · Style preference (or ask if you're unsure)