Patrick is a great professional and fantastic watercolourist. His communication was effortless who completely understood our needs. He is a joy to work with. His attention to detail is exemplary and facial likeness was on point. Unlike other services we explored, Patrick provided the best value for money for his artistry, service and frame. We are so pleased with our portrait and would highly recommend him.
Live Wedding Guest Painting by Patrick
Hand-painted by Patrick — original human artwork
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Service Overview
Starting Price
£599.00
25% deposit · £150 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
Service Type
Wedding Illustrator
Service Areas
England
Wales
Scotland
Description
Thank you for your interest
Guest portraits are more than a moment of entertainment. My hand painted guest portraits will convey the joy, emotion and celebration so your guests will remember your wedding - a favour to cherish and not discard.
Such is my passion for painting beautiful guest portraits I offer a tailored service to ensure your favours provide the “wow” factor” to you and your guest on the day.
All my portraits are presented on high quality 100% cotton paper by Arches using artist grade watercolour paints - no felts here!
Watercolours are renowned for its light, bright, and translucent qualities. The vibrant but soft nature of watercolours captivates the viewer’s eye in ways that are much different from other mediums and provides a natural and warm depiction of the guests.
Please be sure to look at examples of my work which will show you how I bring these outcomes to life.
How It Works
1) Consultation
Please message me to see if your date is available and we can then arrange a quick call by phone or video call to discuss the logistics and plans for your wedding day including number of guests and whether you would like a priority guest list to ensure certain guests are captured e.g. parents, grandparents etc. I recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment
2) Set-up
I will arrive 1 hour before guests arrive to set up my beautiful traditional easel and equipment (see my pictures), so everything is ready at the start of everyone's arrival. My easel allows me to be position anywhere at your wedding so I'm well positioned amongst your guests. I have my own electricity and lighting so I can even set up outside if the weather is good. I may require a table and chair for my assistant who will be taking photos and packaging while I paint.
3) Live illustrations/portraits begin
As guest arrives I will engage and take a reference photo so they can continue to mingling with other guests and return to collect their portrait at their convenience. Each portrait takes around 10 minutes per couple depending on the outfit and detail. If there are certain guests you want to include e.g. in-laws then you can send me a shortlist of names in advance.
4) Collection and take home
By the end of the wedding, guests can collect their finished watercolour portraits and take home as memorable keepsakes. All my portraits are present in a frame mount in a plastic sleeve for safe keeping with your own personalised wedding stamp
Packages & Pricing
Classic
FROM £599
- Best for: smaller, more intimate weddings
- Approx. 30 guests
- 4 hours of guest portraits, artist seated at a table
Signature
FROM £999
- Best for: full-day celebrations wanting all-day coverage
- Approx. 70 guests
- All day/evening, artist stood at a traditional black or natural wood easel
Deluxe
FROM £1,499
- Best for: larger weddings wanting the complete experience
- Approx. 80+ guests
- All day/evening, artist stood at a traditional easel
- Includes A4 fine art portrait of the newlyweds, produced after the wedding
- Guest portraits presented in a mount stamped with the couple's initials and wedding date
All packages include:
- A full consultation to discuss preferences and logistics
- Professional watercolour and ink guest portraits
- 100% Arches 300gsm cotton paper
- Live guest painting, with the artist interacting with guests throughout
- Portraits presented in a protective plastic sleeve
- Any guests not portrayed on the day sent their portrait by post afterward
Optional Add-ons
- Travel: free under 50 miles from London, then £0.45/mile
- 1 night's accommodation if travel exceeds 1.5 hours
- 2 nights' accommodation if travel exceeds 3 hours
- Custom quotes available for different guest counts or timings
However I will work all this out for you so you are clear on the prices as depending on the times of your wedding these costs may not be necessary
Next Steps
Message me for more information or to arrange a quick call as the first step to create your dream painting.
Thank you
Patrick
Cancellation & Refund Policy▼
90+ days before the event: 100% refund
61–89 days before the event: 50% refund
0–60 days before the event: No refund
Artist's Service Terms▼
Important: These are the artist's service-specific terms. The platform's Terms & Conditions always take precedence.
Terms will be provided on request.
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 (5)Patrick is a passionate artist. He really captures the true essence and emotion of the moment — he just gets it! His painting of my daughter’s wedding is absolutely stunning. You can feel the joy and love in every brushstroke. Truly fantastic work “I’m beyond amazed by the painting It’s absolutely beautiful and captures the love and joy of that special day perfectly. Every detail is done with such care and talent — you can feel the emotion in it. Truly fantastic work, and something our family will treasure forever!” thank you.
From start to finish Patrick is the epitome of a professional who provides a great service. His communication and responsiveness is excellent. His preparation and quest for providing the painting his clients want admirable. And then his painting skills are simply first class. We have received a painting recording our special day and we couldn’t be happier. It’s unique; it’s quality; and is the perfect reminder of our wedding. Highly recommend.
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Patrick
Bromley, England, United Kingdom
Member since November 2025
✈️ Willing to travel overseas
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About the Artist
Hi, I'm Patrick Heisel based in London, with over a decade of experience painting in watercolour. I have painted at over 50 live weddings and events and featured as a wildcard on Sky's Landscape Artist of the Year. My live watercolour paintings captures the emotion, magic, and tenderness of your day in a way that feels timeless—while your guests watch your love story come to life. With a focus on likeness and thoughtful artistic touches, I ensure you and your partner look your best.
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From £599.00
Starting price
25% deposit · £150 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
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From £599.00
25% deposit · £150 · Balance collected 30 days before the event