Live wedding artists

Your wedding, painted as it happens

Discover painters, sketch artists and illustrators who create your wedding live, from the first guest to the last dance, and leave you with a piece made from the day itself.

How it works

From choosing an artist to holding your piece

  1. 01

    Choose your artist

    Browse each artist's work and read what they offer.

  2. 02

    Check your date

    Live artists work one wedding at a time, so ask early.

  3. 03

    Agree what they create

    A painting made at your ceremony, portraits of your guests, or a piece made from the day. Each artist's page lists what they offer.

  4. 04

    Receive your piece

    Finishing, framing and delivery differ by artist and are agreed with them.

Where it fits

One artist, three moments of your day

At the ceremony

Some artists paint the ceremony itself, so the finished piece shows the moment you said your vows.

At the drinks reception

Others work among your guests, who gather to watch a scene arrive while the afternoon unfolds.

At the evening party

Some capture the first dance and the room at its fullest. Each artist's page says what they offer.

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The Edit Read the guideLive wedding artists: how to choose a painter or illustrator for your weddingA live wedding artist works during the celebration. On 5 Star Weddings, Cheryl Morrice paints the couple and venue from £600, Live Event Artist paints montages of the day and fashion-inspired guest portraits, and AYA Illustration draws A5 guest portraits that guests collect from a pop-up gallery.Read the Edit
The lookbooks

Read an artist's magazine

Some artists have their own magazine issue, read page by page, with their work first and the details after.

Ask for your date before it is gone

Live artists work one wedding at a time. Choose an artist, then use Check your date on their page to ask whether they are free.

Browse live artists