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Bold & Expressive Guest Illustrations by Lucy

<p>Every guest leaves your wedding with a portrait of themselves drawn live, by hand, while they were busy enjoying the best day of the year.</p><p>There's a particular moment when someone spots their finished illustration and realises it actually looks like them, that flicker of surprise and delight. It happens every time, and it never gets old. That's what live guest illustration brings to a wedding that nothing else quite does.</p><p><strong>How it works</strong></p><p><strong>Step 1 — Planning your coverage</strong></p><p>Once booked, we'll confirm timings, your approximate guest count, and anyone you'd like prioritised — bridal party, close family, or any special requests.</p><p><strong>Step 2 — Quick photo, no waiting</strong></p><p>As guests come over, I take a quick reference photo so they can get straight back to celebrating. No posing, no queuing.</p><p><strong>Step 3 — Live illustration</strong></p><p>I work from the photos, creating each portrait by hand in approximately five to seven minutes. Guests are welcome to watch me draw, or simply collect their finished portrait later in the evening.</p><p><strong>Step 4 — A personal keepsake</strong></p><p>Each illustration is signed and presented ready to take home on quality A5 watercolour paper with a mixed media finish. I can also personalise each piece with your names and wedding date if you'd like.</p><p><strong>Packages</strong></p><p><strong>4 Hours — £350</strong></p><p>Approximately 30–40 guest portraits.</p><p><em>Best for: drinks receptions and more intimate weddings where you want a focused, memorable experience.</em></p><p><strong>5 Hours — £430</strong></p><p>Approximately 40–50 guest portraits.</p><p><em>Best for: medium-sized weddings where you want broad coverage across the reception.</em></p><p><strong>6 Hours — £500</strong></p><p>Approximately 50–60 guest portraits.</p><p><em>Best for: larger weddings — maximum coverage, maximum entertainment.</em></p><p><em>The number of portraits completed depends on the mix of individuals, couples, and groups, and the natural pace of the day. If you have a larger guest list, I can also work from reference photos after the wedding to complete additional portraits.</em></p><p><strong>What's included</strong></p><ul><li>Live guest illustration throughout your chosen session</li><li>Quick reference photos so guests don't need to pose or wait</li><li>A5 portraits on minimum 200gsm watercolour paper with mixed media finish</li><li>Optional personalisation with your names and wedding date</li><li>Wedding party and special requests prioritised</li></ul><p><strong>Additional options</strong></p><p><strong>Illustrated place settings</strong></p><p>Guest portraits drawn in advance from photos you provide, designed to double as place settings and a keepsake guests take home. Can include names or wedding details. Pricing mirrors the live packages.</p><p><strong>Post-wedding illustrations</strong></p><p>Prefer to send something out after the day — or want to include guests who weren't captured on the night? Portraits created after the wedding from reference photos, sent to you to distribute with thank you cards or as gifts.</p><p><strong>To enquire, send your:</strong></p><p>Wedding date · Venue or location · Approximate guest count · Which part of the day you'd like covered</p><p><em>Lucy is based in Brighton and Hove and happy to travel across the UK. Travel is factored into your quote.</em></p>