Showcase Video - “You May Now Kiss…” Live Wedding Pencil Drawing | The Wedding Painters

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    by Elizabeth Hemming

    “You May Now Kiss…” Live Wedding Pencil Drawing

    <p>Your photographer captures the day you get married… <strong>I capture the moment you get married. ❤️</strong></p><p>As an award-winning pencil portrait artist based in the West Midlands, I create a <strong>high-quality, hand-drawn pencil portrait</strong> of your <strong>first kiss as a married couple,</strong> drawn at your venue throughout your wedding day.</p><p>It’s a meaningful keepsake for you, and a beautiful piece of live entertainment for your guests. They can watch the portrait come to life as the day unfolds… but there’s one rule:</p><p><strong>Only you (the couple) won’t see it until the end — when it’s complete.</strong></p><h3><u>So how does it work?</u></h3><p>Step 1: The Ceremony Moment</p><p>During your ceremony, I’ll take a reference photo of your <strong>first kiss</strong> as a married couple (working discreetly so nothing feels interrupted).</p><p>Step 2: Live Drawing at Your Venue</p><p>After the ceremony, I’ll set up and begin the portrait on-site. Guests can come over and watch the drawing develop throughout the day — it’s always a talking point and a lovely, calm addition to the celebration.</p><p>Step 3: The Reveal</p><p>Once the portrait is finished, I’ll reveal it to you at the end of the day — a surprise moment just for the two of you, and a piece of artwork you’ll cherish forever.</p><h3><u>What you can expect</u></h3><ul><li>Award-winning pencil portrait artist</li><li><strong>550+ commissions</strong> completed</li><li><strong>100+ 5-star reviews</strong> across my media platforms</li><li>A hand-drawn, high-quality pencil portrait created live at your venue</li><li>A meaningful keepsake + unique guest entertainment</li><li>Discreet approach during the ceremony, with a clear plan for the day</li></ul><h3><u>Travel / Availability</u></h3><p>Available for hire at venues <strong>within 2 hours of Stourbridge (West Midlands)</strong>.</p><p>If you’d like to check availability, drop me a message with your <strong>wedding date + venue</strong>, and I’ll share the next steps.</p>