Wedding keepsakes your guests will actually want to keep 

Wow your friends & family with a personalised, live illustration experience

Hi, I'm Linda “The Wedding Illustrator” based in Co. Meath, Ireland and travelling to venues nationwide. I'll draw your guests live on the day, creating personalised, hand-drawn portraits they’ll love, share, and talk about long after the celebration ends.

Make your guests part of your special day

Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you’ve poured your heart into planning every detail—from choosing the perfect venue to curating a guest list filled with your favourite people. 

Your best friend who knows all your secrets (and still loves you anyway!). The uncle who’s guaranteed to get the dance floor going. The cousins you only see once a year, who somehow make every reunion feel like yesterday. 

They’re not just guests—they’re part of your story. 

And my job? To make sure they feel exactly that.

As your live wedding illustrator, I’ll create beautiful, hand-drawn portraits of your loved ones, capturing their unique personalities in real time. Instead of a token favour that gets left behind, you’ll gift them a piece of your special day—a keepsake to treasure, frame, and smile at for years to come.

It's a fun, memorable experience that ensures your favourite people feel connected to your love story long after the confetti has been swept away.

Professional bodies & lovely accolades


“Even weeks later, people are still talking about how much fun they had and how special those portraits are.”

- Hayley &  Brian

22nd July 2024, Kilkea Castle

2027 Wedding Packages

Choose your perfect match

My illustration packages are thoughtfully designed to offer flexibility and perfectly match your celebration's size, schedule and style.


Short & Sweet

Classic Package

Perfect for: Intimate celebrations focused on entertaining and capturing guests rather than the bridal party.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Coverage: Live, in-person illustration during the drinks reception

Paper type: Plain artist-grade, high-quality A5 (6’x 8’)

What you’ll get:

  • Half Day of live illustration throughout the drinks reception 

  • Bespoke A5 (6’x 8’) illustrations for guests to take home

  • A5 (6’x 8’) Bespoke Bridal Artwork created live on the day

  • Choice of full-colour or monochrome illustrations

Capacity:

  • Full Colour: Approximately 30 guests

  • Monochrome: Approximately 50 guests

Most popular

The Crowd Favourite

Most Loved Package

Perfect for: Medium to large celebrations, ensuring ample time to capture your guests and the bridal party.

Duration: Full day, 5 hours

Coverage:  Live, in-person illustration during the drinks & evening reception

Paper type: Artist-grade, high-quality A5 (6’x 8’) personalised with your wedding branding 

What you’ll get:

  • Live illustration during the drinks reception, resuming after the meal

  • Bespoke A5 illustrations for guests to take home

  • A4 bespoke bridal artwork, beautifully mounted, created live or from a photo if preferred

  • Exclusive Online Portal for ordering fine art prints, greeting cards, canvases, and digital files of bridal artwork

  • Choice of full-colour or monochrome illustrations

Capacity:

  • Full Colour: Approximately 56 guests

  • Monochrome: Approximately 88 guests

The Showstopper

Ultimate Package

Perfect for: Large celebrations with an on-site ceremony and multiple entertainment elements throughout the day.

Duration: 7 hours

Coverage: Full day of live illustration from photographs 

Paper type: Artist-grade, high-quality A5 (6’x 8’) personalised with your wedding branding 

What You'll Get:

  • Full-day live illustration, working from photographs

  • Custom A5 portraits for guests to take home

  • A curated mini-gallery of completed portraits for guests to admire, adding an interactive artistic element to the celebration

  • A4 portrait of the couple, beautifully mounted, created live or from a photo if preferred

  • Exclusive Online Portal for ordering fine art prints, greeting cards, canvases, and digital files of bridal artwork

  • Choice of full-colour or monochrome illustrations

Capacity:

  • Full Colour: Approximately 76 couples

  • Monochrome: Approximately 120 couples

All The Magic

Signature Package

Perfect for: Celebration weekends, destination weddings, or multi-day gatherings where you want the magic captured across more than one day.

Duration: 8 hours across two days

Coverage: Live illustration throughout your wedding celebrations, capturing guests across both days (with the option to work from photographs where needed).

Paper type: Artist-grade, high-quality A5 (6’x 8’) personalised with your wedding branding 

What you’ll get:

  • Live illustration across two days (timings tailored to your events)

  • Bespoke A5 illustrations for guests to take home

  • A4 bespoke bridal artwork, beautifully mounted, created live or from a photo if preferred

  • Exclusive Online Portal for ordering fine art prints, greeting cards, canvases, and digital files of bridal artwork

  • Choice of full-colour or monochrome illustrations

Capacity:

  • Full Colour: Approximately 90 guests

  • Monochrome: Approximately 140 guests

2027 Wedding Packages

  • Wedding table decorations featuring illustrated table numbers and a pen, with a glass and a gold-colored clutch, set on a white tablecloth with a green plant in the background.

    Classic Package

    Perfect for: Intimate celebrations focused on entertaining and capturing guests rather than the bridal party.

    Duration: 2.5 hours


    Coverage: Live, in-person illustration during the drinks reception

  • Colorful wedding invitations with illustrated figures standing on a white table with a floral centerpiece in the background.

    Most Loved Package

    Perfect for: Medium to large celebrations, ensuring ample time to capture your guests and the bridal party.

    Duration: Full day, 5 hours

    Coverage:  Live, in-person illustration during the drinks & evening reception

  • Display of handwritten wedding illustrations and cards on a table, with markers and a stamp nearby.

    Ultimate Package

    Perfect for: Large celebrations with an on-site ceremony and multiple entertainment elements throughout the day.

    Duration: 7 hours

    Coverage: Full day of live illustration from photographs

  • Cards on a table at a wedding or event, featuring illustrations of women in dresses, one with a speech bubble saying 'Hi. I'm Lora.' with a woman in a red floral dress blurred in the background.

    Signature Package

    Perfect for: Celebration weekends, destination weddings, or multi-day gatherings with events across two days

    Duration: 8 hours across two days

    Coverage: Live, in-person illustration across both days of your wedding celebrations.

Meet Your Wedding Illustrator

Hi, I’m Linda — professional artist, former animator and hopeless romantic.

I’m a live wedding artist, based in Co. Meath. Ever since I could hold a pencil, I’ve loved bringing stories to life through illustration - and weddings steal my heart every single time.

With a background in Fine Art and Classical Animation, and experience illustrating for global brands like CHANEL, L’Oréal and Google, I blend fine art, animation and expressive portraiture to capture the genuine laughter, joy and magic of your day - LIVE, as it happens.

Is your wedding next?

Why book me for your wedding?

  • Wedding guests receiving hand-drawn portraits from live wedding illustrator Ireland

    A one-of-a-kind experience your guests will LOVE (and talk about!)

    Swap out the forgettable favours or “seen it before” drinks reception entertainment for something personal, interactive, and truly memorable.

    Guests won’t be making awkward small talk—they’ll laugh, mingle, and watch their portraits come to life.

    Yep, it’s entertainment and a keepsake all in one!

  • Live wedding artist in Ireland sketching guests during drinks reception

    A high-quality keepsake- they’ll actually want to keep!

    I’m not here to churn out quick sketches just to hit numbers. 

    Every illustration is hand-drawn with care, capturing your guests’ genuine expressions and personalities. 

    These aren’t the kind of keepsakes that end up in the junk drawer—they’re frame-worthy, treasure-forever portraits they’ll love showing off!

  • Live wedding artist drawing at luxury Irish wedding venue

    Expertise that puts you and your guests at ease

    With hundreds of weddings illustrated (plus a client list featuring Chanel, L’Oréal, and Google), I know how to make even the most camera-shy guests feel comfortable.

    Yes, even that uncle who never sits still or the friend who “hates photos” will walk away with a portrait they adore.

    Most importantly? You get to enjoy your big day, knowing your guests are in safe hands.

“We chose to book Linda instead of spending money on wedding favours and our guests are delighted with their gorgeous mementos of our day.”

- Ciara & Rian

6th May 2024, Darver Castle

Optional add-ons

Make it even more personal

Looking to add an extra touch of magic to your guest experience?

Consider these optional add-ons:

Your day your way

Select your favourite illustration style

Choice of full - colour or monochrome illustrations with each package

Monochrome

Full Colour


Live illustration packages

What to expect

Step 1:

Getting to know you


Once we’ve booked your date, we’ll discuss your vision, your wedding style, and all those special touches that will make your illustration experience truly yours. 

Step 2:

Adding the personal touches


About four months before the big day, I’ll send over a custom design mock-up of the illustration paper I’ll be using. Within my Most Loved, Ultimate and Signature Packages, you will have the option to add branded elements, such as your wedding colours or motif, to ensure every detail fits your vision perfectly.

Step 3:

Finalising the details


A month before your wedding, we'll lock in the illustration style (full colour or monochrome), the logistics and fine-tune any special requirements so the day flows seamlessly.

Step 4:

The big day


On your wedding day, I’ll arrive ready to create a delightful experience for your guests. And, of course, you'll receive your own special bridal artwork, drawn live or from a favourite photo (depending on your package).


We hired Linda to illustrate our guests at our wedding drinks reception, and to say she was a hit with everyone was an understatement! 

- Niamh & David

17th May 2024, Virginia Park Lodge

Weddings, inked by me!

Before you say “I do”, here’s a glimpse of some of the thousands of joyful smiles, happy tears and love I’ve captured since 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most common things couples ask me. Still unsure? Please reach out—I’d love to chat!

    • It depends on the length of the package booked, but as a guide, each portrait takes around 6–10 minutes. I’m happy to chat through your timings and guest numbers beforehand and give you a realistic idea of what’s possible, so you know exactly what to expect.

    • Not usually. Guests tend to pop over when it suits them, and it flows naturally throughout the day. Because the sketches are quick, guests can step in, have their portrait drawn, and head back to the party without missing much.

    • Very little. I bring everything I need with me. All I usually need is a small space to work from and, if possible, a chair or two for guests to sit while I draw. I’ll work with your venue team beforehand to make sure everything runs smoothly.

    • Yes, I do. While drawing guests in person is my favourite way to capture the energy and charisma of guests, I also offer the option to draw from photographs in my Ultimate Package. This works beautifully if your timeline is packed with entertainment, or if you’d like to include guests who don’t get a chance to sit for a portrait on the day. We can chat through your plans and decide what will work best for your celebration.


    • Absolutely! In the Most Loved & Ultimate Packages,  all portraits are drawn on A5 paper that can include your wedding stationery motif and a footer design. It’s a subtle way to tie each piece back to your colour theme.

  • Definitely! Guests love this interactive experience, spotting their portraits and friends in the illustrated display. Let me know if you'd like this option—I’m happy to create a memorable gallery moment on your day!

  • Absolutely—it’s one of my favourite parts of the day! For the Classic Package I will draw them during the allocated time on the day. For full-day bookings, I can illustrate the bridal couple on the day or from photos afterwards.

  • Easy! Fill in my booking form below with a few details about your event and I’ll take it from there.

Our guests have all mentioned that it was the best addition to a wedding day that they had seen. The queue was out the door for Linda as she was SO popular!”

 - Ellen & Aaron

7th August 2024, Boyne Hill House

Planning your big day?

Let’s draw it out together


Got a date in the diary? A venue booked? Or just a little Pinterest board full of dreamy ideas? Send it my way and let’s see how we can bring your love story to life through live wedding illustration.