A wedding gift illustration is a personal present made for one couple only. Good starting points are their venue, their first home, a bouquet of their birth flowers or a minimalist line drawing of the day itself. My wedding gift illustrations start at £30.
Most wedding presents are useful for a while and then forgotten. An illustration hangs on a wall, visitors notice it and it quietly says something about the two people who live with it. Here are some ideas I would be glad to work from.
The wedding day itself
My wedding day illustrations capture the day in a timeless minimalist line drawing that suits most homes. They are £40 to £70, and I will work with you whether you are buying for yourself, your partner or the happy couple.
The venue or their first home
A personalised place print turns a wedding venue, a first home or a favourite place into a drawing they will keep. These are £35 to £45, and they are a lovely idea if the couple are marrying somewhere with character.
Their flowers, together
The loved ones bouquet entwines the birth flowers of everyone who matters to the couple, from £30 to £40. It is a sweet gift for an engagement, wedding or anniversary.
A story in lines
My memory lines tell a story through moments, places and favourite things, from £50 to £60. They suit couples who love to look back.
A painting of their bouquet
If you are close to the couple, a keepsake wedding bouquet painting, painted from their wedding photographs and framed, starts from £295.
Choosing well
Think about their home first. Are they colourful and busy, or calm and minimal? That helps decide between a detailed piece and something lighter. You do not need to know anything about art. A few details about the couple are plenty, and I will take it from there.
Frequently asked questions
Can several guests give one gift together?
Yes. Friends, siblings and parents often chip in for a single piece, which can allow something more special than any of you would buy alone.
What if I only have a rough idea?
That is fine. Most enquiries start that way and a short chat usually turns up the right subject.
How far ahead should I ask?
As early as you can, because every piece is drawn by hand. Tell me the wedding date and I will say what is realistic.
Start with a message
Tell me about the couple and what you have in mind. If you are planning your own wedding, see my wedding services.
I am Ella Cairns, a Yorkshire-based artist, as featured in Your Yorkshire Wedding magazine. I paint and draw by hand and take commissions from homes across the UK.