Introducing The Portrait Booth - live wedding guest illustrations
Treat your guests to a beautifully hand-drawn portrait created live on your wedding day at my Portrait Booth. Illustrated during your drinks reception or evening celebrations, my elegant pop up studio allows each of your guests to enjoy a personalised postcard portrait. Providing both entertainment and a meaningful keepsake the Portrait Booth provides your guests with a piece of your day they’ll treasure long after your wedding.
Live Wedding Guest Illustrations
Looking for wedding entertainment that’s a little different?
As your guests mingle, I’ll create elegant hand-drawn portraits live throughout your wedding. Watching each illustration come to life becomes part of the experience, while every finished postcard is displayed for guests to collect before they leave.
Unlike traditional wedding favours, each illustration is completely personal. Guests leave with something created just for them - a keepsake that’s far more likely to be framed than forgotten in a drawer.
Every portrait is hand drawn in Yorkshire using my signature minimalist style and created on premium postcard-sized card that’s ready to take home.
Packages start from £395, with bespoke packages available for larger weddings and all-day celebrations.
Why couples love live guest illustrations
• Interactive entertainment for all ages
• A personalised favour for every guest
• Beautiful display throughout the day
• Elegant, timeless artwork
• Calm, unobtrusive set-up
• Available throughout Yorkshire and across the UK
Live Wedding Illustrator in Yorkshire
I'm Ella, a Yorkshire-based live wedding illustrator. At my Portrait Booth I draw your guests by hand, live at your wedding, and each guest takes home a personalised portrait as a keepsake. As featured in Your Yorkshire Wedding magazine.
A unique alternative to traditional wedding entertainment
Watching your guests being illustrated is entertainment in itself. Throughout your drinks reception and evening celebrations, guests can stop by, watch the artwork come to life and collect their finished portrait just minutes later.
Every illustration is drawn by hand on premium postcard-sized card, in your choice of elegant line drawing or watercolour – a modern keepsake your guests will want to frame.
Perfect for weddings, civil ceremonies, country house and barn weddings, luxury weddings and intimate celebrations.
Live wedding illustration packages
Line drawings
- The Classic – £395: up to 2.5 hours of live illustration. Ideal for intimate weddings.
- The Signature – £595: up to 4 hours. Perfect for most daytime receptions.
- The Celebration – £795: up to 6 hours. Designed for larger celebrations.
Watercolour
- The Classic – £520: up to 3 hours of live illustration. Ideal for intimate weddings.
- The Signature – £720: up to 5 hours. Perfect for most full-day weddings.
- The Celebration – £920: up to 7 hours. Designed for larger celebrations.
Bespoke packages are also available for larger weddings and all-day celebrations.
How it works
Before your wedding we'll discuss timings, guest numbers and the style you'd like. On the day I set up a beautiful illustration station that blends seamlessly into your venue. Guests visit individually, as couples or in small groups to have their portrait drawn, and each finished illustration is displayed for guests to collect – an interactive display that grows as your wedding unfolds.
Why couples choose live guest illustrations
- A personalised favour every guest will treasure
- Elegant entertainment that suits every age
- A beautiful display throughout your wedding
- A calm, relaxed experience that works alongside photographers and videographers
- Over a decade of events experience, so I fit seamlessly into your day
Live wedding illustrator in Leeds, York and Harrogate
I'm based near Leeds and provide live wedding guest illustrations across Yorkshire, including Leeds, York, Harrogate, Wetherby, Ripon, Ilkley and the Yorkshire Dales. I also travel throughout the UK on request.
Booking and payment
- A 50% deposit secures your wedding date. The remaining balance is due one week before your wedding.
- Because your booking is made just for you, it can’t be refunded if you change your mind.
- You can read the full details in my refund policy.
Frequently asked questions
How long does each guest illustration take?
Most portraits take around 5–8 minutes, depending on the number of people being drawn.
Can you draw couples and families?
Yes – I illustrate individuals, couples, families and small groups.
What size are the illustrations?
Each portrait is created on a premium postcard, making it easy for guests to take home or frame.
Do you travel outside Yorkshire?
Absolutely. While I'm based in Yorkshire, I'm available for weddings across the UK.
Book your Yorkshire wedding guest illustrator
If you're looking for elegant, memorable wedding entertainment that doubles as a meaningful favour, I'd love to hear about your wedding. Get in touch to check availability and receive a bespoke quote.
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