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by Roxana Popa
Memorable Wedding Guest Illustrations by Roxana
<p>If you want something your guests will <em>actually</em> keep (and talk about all night), <strong>live guest illustrations</strong> are the perfect mix of premium entertainment + meaningful wedding favour.</p><p>I’m <strong>Roxana</strong>, a wedding artist based in <strong>Manchester</strong>, with <strong>15 years’ experience</strong> in illustration, painting, and fashion design. During your reception, I’ll create beautiful <strong>A5 watercolour guest portraits</strong> (singles or pairs), capturing outfits, personality, and those joyful little moments, live, as your celebration unfolds.</p><p>Each guest leaves with a one-of-a-kind illustration as a keepsake, and you get that lovely “wow” moment of seeing art created in real time.</p><h3><u>So how does it work?</u></h3><p><strong>Step 1: Set-up</strong></p><p>I arrive at the time agreed and set up at a table provided by you/the venue. The key is placing me in the <strong>main wedding room</strong> so guests can easily find me.</p><p><strong>Step 2: Photos + live illustration</strong></p><p>Guests come over, I take their photo, and I illustrate them throughout the ceremony/reception. Each illustration typically takes <strong>5–10 minutes</strong>, and on average I can capture <strong>around 6–8 guests per hour</strong> (depending on detail and singles vs pairs).</p><p><strong>Step 3: Priority list first</strong></p><p>Your <strong>bridal party is prioritised</strong> (I’ll request a list in advance). After that, it’s first-come, first-served — with any special requests you’d like included.</p><p><strong>Step 4: Collection table</strong></p><p>Finished illustrations are displayed on the table so guests can admire them, then take them home as they leave (or you can keep them — totally up to you). If any aren’t finished on the day, I’ll complete them in the studio and post them out.</p><h3><u>Packages</u></h3><ul><li>30 guests (15 couples) <strong>£350</strong></li><li>40 guests (20 couples) £450</li><li>50 guests (25 couples) £550</li><li>60 guests (30 couples) £650</li></ul><p>Small wedding parties will have more in detailed illustrations</p><ul><li>70 guests (35 couples) £750</li><li>80-100 guests (40-50 couples) £950</li><li>100-120 guests (50-60 couples) £1100</li><li>120 - 140 guests (60-70 couples) £1300</li><li>140-200 guests (70-80 couples) £1550 </li></ul><p>From 70 guests package i will bring an assistant on the day</p><p><br></p><h3><u>What’s Included</u></h3><ul><li>Live guest illustrations during your wedding</li><li><strong>A4 couple’s portrait</strong> of the bride & groom (painted at the wedding or finished in my studio and sent within <strong>2–6 weeks</strong>)</li><li>All materials included (<strong>markers & watercolours</strong>, or digital)</li><li>Transparent foil sleeves for guest illustrations (for safekeeping)</li></ul><h3><u>Travel</u></h3><ul><li>Based in <strong>Manchester</strong> and available to travel up to <strong>1 hour outside</strong></li><li>If travel goes over <strong>1.5 hours</strong>, mileage is charged at <strong>50p per mile</strong></li></ul><h3><u>What I need from you</u></h3><ul><li>A <strong>table + 1 chair</strong> in the main wedding room</li><li>Good lighting + access to a plug</li><li>Enough time to set up before guests arrive</li><li>Please ensure the venue knows I’m one of your wedding vendors</li></ul><p>If you send your <strong>date, venue, guest count, and which package you’re considering</strong>, we can confirm availability and the best coverage for your day. </p>