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Guest Illustrations + Illustrated Place Settings by Michelle

<p>I offer two ways to make your wedding details feel personal and genuinely memorable to your guests — choose one, or combine them for a really special guest experience:</p><ol><li><strong>Live guest illustrations</strong>, painted live at your wedding as entertainment and a keepsake favour</li><li><strong>Illustrated place settings</strong>, created in advance as a stunning seating detail that doubles as a keepsake</li></ol><p>Both are designed to make your guests feel seen, celebrated, and part of something special.</p><h2>Option 1: Live Guest Illustrations</h2><h3>How It Works</h3><p><strong>Step 1: Set-up</strong></p><p>I arrive around 30 minutes before guests arrive to set up. All I need is a table and a little space to draw.</p><p><strong>Step 2: Quick photos, no queuing</strong></p><p>When guests arrive, I take a quick photo and work from that, 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 glittered and packaged in protective film for guests to collect on the same day.</p><p>I typically sketch 8–10 guests per hour, so your guest count will guide which package suits your day best.</p><h3>Guest Illustration Packages</h3><p><strong>Enchanted</strong></p><p>FROM £350</p><ul><li>Best for: smaller receptions</li><li>4 hours, approx. 30–40 guests</li></ul><p><strong>Captivated</strong></p><p>FROM £450</p><ul><li>Best for: mid-sized weddings</li><li>5 hours, approx. 40–50 guests</li></ul><p><strong>Bejewelled</strong></p><p>FROM £550</p><ul><li>Best for: larger weddings wanting fuller coverage</li><li>6 hours, approx. 50–60 guests</li></ul><p><strong>All packages include:</strong></p><ul><li>An A6 illustrated portrait per guest, a lasting keepsake favour</li><li>Created with ink pens, watercolour pens, and glitter on 220gsm mixed media paper</li><li>Protective film packaging, ready for guests to take home</li></ul><p><strong>Optional Add-ons</strong></p><ul><li>For larger weddings, remaining guests can be completed after the wedding from reference photos and posted to you, at a tailored, discounted rate — enquire for details</li></ul><p>I cover the North West of England and surrounding areas.</p><h2>Option 2: Illustrated Guest Place Settings</h2><p>Another popular option — a premium seating detail that doubles as a personal favour, created before your wedding.</p><h3>How It Works</h3><p>Send guest photos in advance, and each guest is illustrated and posted to you in time for your event. Names can be added, or left blank.</p><h3>Place Settings Package</h3><p>FROM £170</p><ul><li>Best for: weddings wanting a personalised seating detail alongside a lasting keepsake</li><li>Minimum order of 20 guests</li><li>£8.50 per person</li></ul><p><strong>All orders include:</strong></p><ul><li>Size: 12.5cm high × 0.5cm wide</li><li>Ink and watercolour pens on off-white/cream quality watercolour paper</li><li>Illustrations only — stands not included</li></ul><h3>Travel</h3><p>I'm based in Blackpool, Lancashire. If your venue is a significant distance, a travel surcharge of 50p per mile may apply.</p>