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Guest Illustrations + Illustrated Place Settings by Michelle

<p>If you want wedding details that feel personal (and guests actually keep), I offer two beautiful options and you can choose either, or combine both for a really memorable guest experience:</p><ol><li><strong>Live Guest Illustrations</strong> on the day (entertainment + favours)</li><li><strong>Illustrated Place Settings</strong> created in advance (a stunning seating detail that doubles as a keepsake)</li></ol><p>Both are designed to make guests feel seen, celebrated, and part of something special.</p><h2>Option 1: Live Guest Illustrations (painted at your wedding)</h2><h3>How it works</h3><p><strong>Step 1: Set-up (30 minutes before guests arrive)</strong></p><p>I arrive around <strong>30 minutes before</strong> guest arrival to set up. All I need is a <strong>table and a little space</strong> to draw.</p><p><strong>Step 2: Quick photos, so guests don’t queue</strong></p><p>When guests arrive, I take quick photos and work from those, so they can get straight back to enjoying the day.</p><p><strong>Step 3: Live sketching + packaging</strong></p><p>I sketch throughout the event, then each illustration is <strong>glittered</strong> and packaged in <strong>protective film</strong> for guests to collect on the same day.</p><h3>What guests receive</h3><ul><li><strong>A6 illustrated portrait</strong> (keepsake favour)</li><li>Created with <strong>ink pens, watercolour pens, glitter</strong>, on <strong>220gsm mixed media paper</strong></li></ul><h3>Speed / coverage guide</h3><p>I typically sketch <strong>8–10 guests per hour</strong>, so the number of hours you choose will depend on your guest count.</p><h3>Live Illustration Packages</h3><ul><li><strong>Enchanted — £350</strong> (4 hours | <strong>30–40 guests</strong>)</li><li><strong>Captivated — £450</strong> (5 hours | <strong>40–50 guests</strong>)</li><li><strong>Bejewelled — £550</strong> (6 hours | <strong>50–60 guests</strong>)</li></ul><p><strong>Larger weddings:</strong> If you have more guests, you can book live sketching for your chosen hours, and I can complete the remaining portraits <strong>after the wedding in studio time</strong> and post them to you to give out later (this is discounted and tailored — enquire for details).</p><h2>Option 2: Illustrated Guest Place Settings (made before your wedding)</h2><p>One of my most popular options — perfect if you want a premium seating detail that also acts as a personal favour.</p><h3>How it works</h3><ul><li>You send guest photos in advance</li><li>I draw each guest and post them to you in time for your event</li><li>Names can be added (or left blank)</li></ul><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Size: <strong>12.5 cm high × 0.5 cm wide</strong></li><li>Materials: <strong>ink + watercolour pens</strong> on <strong>off-white/cream quality watercolour paper</strong></li><li><strong>Stands not included</strong> (illustrations only)</li></ul><h3>Pricing</h3><ul><li><strong>£5 per illustration</strong></li><li><strong>£3.50 per person</strong> for the complete order (£8.50 total pp)</li><li><em>(Stands not included.)</em></li></ul><h3>Travel</h3><p>I’m based in <strong>Blackpool, Lancashire</strong>. If your venue is a significant distance, a travel surcharge of <strong>50p per mile</strong> may apply.</p><p>If you enquire with your <strong>date, venue, guest count</strong>, and whether you want <strong>live illustrations, place settings, or both</strong>, I’ll recommend the best package for your day.</p>