LIVE GUEST PORTRAITS FOR WEDDINGS & EVENTS
A luxury guest experience your guests will actually keep.
Hand-painted 5×7 guest portraits created live at your wedding, welcome party, bridal shower, private dinner, or brand event.
📍Based in New York. Available for NYC, NJ, Long Island, CT, PA, and destination events.
WEDDING FAVOR PLUS ENTERTAINMENT
Not just entertainment. A personal keepsake.
Guests stop by the illustration station, have a quick reference photo taken, and enjoy the party while their portrait is painted.
Interactive Guest Experience
Guests can watch artwork come to life during cocktail hour or reception.
Personalized Wedding Favor
Each guest leaves with a hand-painted portrait created just for them.
Elegant Event Detail
The artist station becomes a beautiful visual moment that adds style to the room.
WHAT IT IS
What are live guest portraits?
Live guest portraits are small hand-painted illustrations created during your event. Guests visit the artist station individually, as couples, or in small groups. I take a quick reference photo, then paint their portrait while they enjoy the celebration.
✔ Premium 5×7 watercolor paper
✔ Elegant, expressive, fashion-inspired portrait style
✔ Optional names, date, venue, monogram, or brand logo
✔ Perfect for weddings, bridal showers, welcome parties, and private events
SIMPLE PROCESS
How it works
A clean workflow for couples, planners, venues, and guests.
01 Before the event
We confirm date, location, guest count, timing, style, and customization.
02 Artist Setup
I arrive early and set up a clean illustration station with all materials.
03 Guest Portraits
Guests stop by for a quick photo or short pose, then return to the party.
04 Pickup Display
Finished portraits are displayed at the station or handed to guests.
05 Studio Finish
If included, remaining portraits can be completed after the event and delivered.
Essential Live Portraits
For intimate events, bridal showers, and private dinners.
$1,000+
Up to 50 guests
- Approximately 3 hours of live painting
- 5×7 guest portraits
- Artist station setup
- Basic travel within NYC
- Optional custom paper design
Signature Wedding Portraits
For wedding receptions, cocktail hour, and engagement parties.
$2,000+
Up to 100 guests
- Approximately 5 hours of live painting
- 5×7 guest portraits
- Elegant artist station setup
- Guest photo reference process
- Portrait pickup display
- Basic paper customization
Full Event Experience
For large weddings, luxury events, and corporate activations.
$ Custom
- Extended event coverage
- Optional second artist
- Custom stationery or branding
- Planner and venue coordination
- Travel quote based on location
Planning rule: one artist can usually complete about 10 to 12 individual portraits per hour, depending on style, guest flow, and group size.
✔ Names & Date
✔ Venue Name
✔ Monogram
✔ Brand Logo
✔ Custom Border
✔ Protective Sleeves
✔ Display Signage
✔ Pickup Table Styling
CUSTOMIZATION
Make it match your wedding.
Portrait paper can be designed to feel cohesive with your stationery, venue, color palette, and overall event style.
ADDITIONAL ARTWORK
Optional Add Ons
Keep live guest portraits as the main experience and add a larger heirloom piece when it fits the event.
Live Wedding Painting
A custom painting of your ceremony, first dance, or reception created during your celebration and refined in the studio after the wedding.
$3,000+
- Ceremony kiss or first dance
- Original painting on canvas
- Live on-site painting plus studio refinement
Wedding Painting From a Photo
Turn a favorite wedding image into a custom painting after the celebration. Ideal for anniversaries, parent gifts, and couples who did not book live painting.
$750+
WHY COUPLES BOOK IT
A guest experience people talk about.
Rachel & Ross
“Our guests absolutely loved the live portraits. People kept coming up to watch the process, and by the end of the night everyone was so excited to take their artwork home.”
Kepler & Yoka
“The portraits felt so personal and elevated. It was not just a wedding favor, it became a beautiful experience for our guests during the reception.”
Chandler & Monika
“This was one of the best decisions we made for our reception. The portraits were elegant, thoughtful, and made each guest feel special.”
Anna & Kenneth
“Everyone loved watching the artwork come together in real time. It brought a beautiful energy to the room and gave our guests a keepsake they actually wanted to take home.”
VENUE SETUP
What I need from the venue.
Setup is simple. I bring the art supplies and manage the creative process. The venue provides a small, visible setup area with natural guest flow.
✔One table and one chair
✔Good lighting
✔Visible location near cocktail hour or reception flow
✔Access before start time for setup
✔Enough space for guests to stop by comfortably
Frequently Asked Questions
What are live guest portraits?
Small hand-painted illustrations of your guests created during your wedding or event.
Do guests need to sit still?
No. I can take a quick reference photo so guests can return to the party while the portrait is painted.
Can every guest get a portrait?
For smaller events, yes, this can often be planned. For larger weddings, we may need extended coverage or a second artist.
Do you travel?
Yes. I am based in New York and available for NYC, NJ, Long Island, CT, PA, and destination events.
How long does each portrait take?
Most individual portraits take about 5 to 7 minutes depending on detail, guest flow, and group size.
Can couples be painted together?
Yes. Couples can be painted together. Small groups may be possible depending on timing and package.
What size are the portraits?
The standard portrait size is 5×7 on premium watercolor paper.
How do we book?
Submit your event date, location, guest count, and details. If the date is available, I’ll send package recommendations and booking steps.
INQUIRE
Ready to give your guests something they’ll actually keep?
Submit your date, venue, guest count, and event details. I’ll reply with availability, the best package option, and a custom quote.
Let’s keep in touch!
If you feel like this could be a good fit, send me a note here. Tell me about your event, your date, your guest count, and any details you already have in mind. No need to have everything finalized. A few details are enough to start.