I hope so! In over my 1000 hours of wedding illustration, most guests absolutely love being able to get their own portraits drawn at the wedding. Unlike “normal” wedding entertainment that’s over in a flash (and, let’s face it, guests have probably seen it a hundred times before), live illustration is an experience that most guests haven’t had before - and it gives them something to take home and treasure too!

I’ve bumped into guests years later at other weddings and they’ve all commented that they still have their original illustrations - framed and in pride of place!

Not at all! I only ask that guests face me while I’m illustrating them. In fact, I much prefer guests to act naturally and not sit stiffly for illustrations, as it means I’m able to properly capture their personalities.

Illustrations of guests are often done in couples or pairs and I’ll usually draw guests from the waist up. Each illustration takes between 6 and 10 minutes - the perfect time to enjoy a chat or a canapé or a glass of bubbly!

Absolutely not! I love getting to know your guests and answering any questions they have while I’m drawing.

The most common question I get while I’m drawing might surprise you… “Is this your real job?” (it’s mostly from Irish dads - and yes, it is my real job!).

Absolutely! All of my illustrations are drawn on the day, in the moment. So every guest who’s drawn will get their custom illustration to take away with them!

Guest illustrations are drawn on high-quality artistic paper, branded with your names, your venue and your wedding date as a constant reminder of your special day. Illustrations will be popped into a display booklet to keep them safe and sound until your guests get home.

That depends on which package you choose!

With the Draw My Guests Package, you can decide whether you want a full day (a total of 5 hours, split across the drinks reception and after the meal reception) or a half day is for the duration of the drinks reception.

With the Draw My Guests From Photographs Package the full day coverage is 7 hours spilt across the day.

Of course, it’s the highlight of my day!

Usually I draw the happy couple after the meal call, while guests are being seated. But I know how hectic a wedding day can be, so I’ll draw you whenever fits best with your day. If time runs away from us, I’m happy to draw from a photograph after the day.

Depending on other commitments, I can! Extra illustration time is charged on an hourly basis, you can contact me for a custom quote for the additional work.

That’s up to you! You know your venue best, so I’ll take my lead from you. I’ve drawn in gardens, beside dancefloors, next to bars and in the corner of dinner halls - so it really is up to you!

All I ask is that I have a space with a desk-height table and two chairs for guests to sit on while being illustrated (and sipping champagne, of course). If it’s an evening reception, I’ll also need to be near a socket for my table lamp - but other than that, I’m flexible!

Dilemmas, dilemmas!

I highly recommend booking a full-day package to ensure I have time to capture not only your guests but also close family and bridal party members, who are often busy mingling during the drinks reception. Full-day coverage allows for portraits throughout both the drinks reception and later in the evening, giving more of your loved ones the chance to be beautifully illustrated.

If you're struggling to decide, just send me an email. I'd love to hear about your wedding plans and help you make the right choice.

While I believe that capturing people in person is the ideal approach as an artist, I also create illustrations from photographs.

The Draw My Guests From Photographs option offers a beautifully curated collection of illustrations created directly from photos taken during your event, making it perfect for couples with multiple forms of entertainment scheduled throughout the day.

Definitely! I love a bit of custom wedding artwork and would be delighted to add it to my illustration paper. We’ll sort out all the little details, including the design of your illustration paper, in the run up to your wedding.

Simply put, it’s an online gallery (just like the one you’ll receive from your photographer) featuring the Bridal Artwork I’ve lovingly created for you, beautifully displayed in digital form.

From this gallery, you can easily order additional Fine Art Prints, stunning canvases, and even Thank You cards, all showcasing your bespoke illustration.

It’s the perfect way to send out heartfelt, personalised Thank You cards to your guests, adding a truly special touch they’ll always remember!

Absolutely, this is a hit on social media! Many wedding artists work from photographs and display completed illustrations for guests to collect during the event.

I can certainly offer this option too. However, unlike most, I draw your guests live and gift them their illustrations right then and there—creating a magical moment they won’t forget.

If you’d prefer, I can hold onto the completed artwork to create a gallery-style display while I’m there. Guests can wander through, enjoy picking out who’s who, and even strike up conversations over the fun of spotting familiar faces. Illustrations can then be collected, typically after the meal, adding a unique and interactive touch to your day.

I’ve illustrated weddings across Ireland, so travel isn’t a problem!

Weddings in County Meath don’t incur travel fees, but if your venue is outside of the County Meath area, I add a small travel fee (60c per kilometre) to my prices to cover travel costs.

If your wedding is much further afield, I’d still love to illustrate it! Get in touch to discuss a custom quote for wedding venues further away.

It’s simple!

First thing: get in touch to let me know your wedding date, your venue and which illustration package you’d like and I’ll put together a quote for you (including any additional illustration time needed and travel fees, if applicable).

If you’re happy with your quote, I’ll send over a contract with Terms & Conditions for you to sign (digitally). To secure your booking, I take a €200 deposit via Stripe, Revolut or bank transfer - after that, your date is officially booked in!

Four months before your wedding date, I’ll be in touch again to invoice for 50% of the remaining fee and start discussing the finer details, including the design of your illustration paper and any other requirements.

The remaining balance is due the week of the wedding.

And then, once the day itself arrives, it’s all go! I’ll arrive 30-minutes before your illustration slot begins to get everything set up, but there’s nothing else you need to worry about - other than enjoying your day!

Because I’m pretty good at it! Live illustration is what I thrive on and after nine years, over hundreds of hours of wedding illustration I’m a dab-hand at it.

When you book me, you book The Wedding Illustrator - someone who knows what they’re doing, has years of experience, an endless thirst for skills and knowledge, and an insatiable eye for detail.

I also love people and really enjoy getting to know you and your guests. I bring an extra ounce of fun and connection to your special day!

If you want to know more about me, you can read my story here.

Certainly not!

I have drawn at all types of exclusive private and corporate events, working with some incredible global brands including CHANEL, L’Oreal, Clarins, Wix, and Dubai Duty Free.

Whether it’s a brand activation event or a lavish private gathering, I ensure to bring my artistic flair and professionalism to every occasion. If you are interested in collaborating with me for a corporate event, feel free to check out my corporate work website for more details and to explore my portfolio here.