How do I work my live Wedding Guest Illustration

A One of a Kind Experience for Your Guests. Bring art and elegance to your wedding with live guest illustrations, chic, hand-painted watercolor portraits created on site for your guests to take home. This is more than a favor, it’s a unique EXPERIENCE they’ll remember forever.

How It Works

During cocktail hour, my assistant discreetly takes a photo of each guest or couple. Using that photo as reference, I create a half body portrait (5x7 inches) in my signature minimalist style, combining watercolor and professional markers.

Guests continue enjoying your celebration while I paint, and once the first few are displayed, they naturally visit the table to collect their own.

Timeline Per Illustration

One guest: 3–5 minutes approx.
Couple: 7–10 minutes approx.

If there are small children, I may be able to accommodate one or two together with a parent or adult guest in the same portrait. Otherwise, children are illustrated separately as time allows.

Packages

Petite Package (4 Hours)

Recommended for events of up to 40 guests. A beautifully simple way to add elegance and artistry to your wedding day.

Deluxe Package (5 Hours + Studio Add-Ons)

Also ideal for events of up to 40 guests, this package includes:

Extra hour of live illustration
One (1) 9” x 12” custom couple full body
One (1) 6” x 9” bridal gown illustration
Ten (10) 5” x 7” guest portraits created in studio (one guest per card) for a total coverage of up to 10 people

These extra pieces are perfect for close family members or friends who may not have been illustrated on the day. All add-ons are mailed 2 to 3 weeks after the event. Standard shipping to PR or USA.

Why One Illustration Per Guest or Couple?

As a sole illustrator, I work alone and focus on delivering quality. This format allows me to serve more guests while maintaining the elegance and uniqueness that defines my style.

No Reprints or Duplicates

Each portrait is 100% original and created on site.
No duplicates are made during the event to ensure more guests receive a piece. If a reprint is requested, may be I can create it from my studio at an additional fee, depending on the season and availability.

Customization

Each piece is personalized in advance with:

Couple’s names or initials
Wedding date
Positioned at the top or bottom of the paper in black ink

If you wish to include color, a logo, or custom backers, additional fees may apply.

Setup Requirements

Indoor or fully protected area only (to prevent damage from rain, humidity, or dew)
A 5–6 ft table (round or rectangular) with a tablecloth
Two chairs (for myself and my assistant)

I provide all tools and materials, including: paints, brushes, professional markers, lights, packaging, and signage.

Arrival time: 1 hour prior to service start

More Than Art, It’s an Experience

Your guests will leave with a keepsake, yes but more than that, they’ll remember the joy of being part of a live, personal creative process. This service is intimate, elegant, and full of heart.

Ready to Add This Artistic Experience to Your Wedding?

Let’s make it happen!

Available for Puerto Rico and destination events beyond the island.

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There’s more…..

What Events Do I Cover?

I specialize in luxury brand activations, particularly within the world of experiential marketing. My live art and personalization services are designed to elevate brand experiences and create meaningful one on one moments with guests.

In addition, I offer wedding guest illustrations, a completely different experience, with its own rhythm and purpose.

In brand activations, the flow of guests is usually slower and more intermittent. People come and go at their own pace, which allows me to work extended hours with breaks in between. These events often span several hours and can be tailored to different guest volumes without compromising quality.

In contrast, weddings are high-intensity experiences. The flow of guests is constant due to the tight timeline and large number of attendees. Every moment counts and so does the pressure. That’s why I typically work a maximum of 5 hours at weddings.

During that time, I can illustrate around 35 to 45 guests, either individually or in couples. This is the range I recommend for the best experience and highest quality results.

If you’re planning a wedding with 150 or more guests, it’s important to note that I’m not able to illustrate that many guests on my own within a 4–5 hour window.

Want to include every single guest?

Then consider this alternative: with several months of preparation, I can create in studio custom portraits for each guest. These are more detailed, layered pieces painted ahead of time, beautifully packaged and ready to be handed out on your wedding day or event

Not sure which option is right for your event?

Let’s connect, I’d love to help you find the best fit.

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With all my Love

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