Live Wedding Guest Portrait Artist | Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach,Jupiter, Boca Raton, and & South Florida
Your guests spent a ton of energy getting ready for your special day, why not capture that in an illustration?
Give your guests a one-of-a-kind keepsake with Live Wedding Guest Portraits—a unique blend of entertainment and custom favors at your wedding! I set up a stylish art station before cocktail hour, take quick photos of your guests, and create beautiful, elegant illustrations for them to take home.
Choose from two service styles:
🎨 Standard – Detailed guest likenesses with watercolor and ink on attire
⚡ Speedy – Faster portraits with pre-set poses, customized with hair and outfit colors
Perfect for cocktail hour and receptions, available first-come-first-served or with a set guest count.
Serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach & more.
Pricing begins at $500 for a 2.5 hr service on location in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami metro area.
Please contact me for pricing for live guest portrait illustrations at your wedding based on -guest count, -time on site, & location.
Important: I limit the amount of bookings I take each year, therefore I highly recommend placing a date hold deposit if you would like to book services.
A budget friendly option is to opt out of live event services and order guest illustrations as favors done in advance or post-event from the comfort of my studio.
Live wedding guest portrait illustration
Secure your date
All that is required is a $250 deposit to hold your date and is applied towards your balance.
How it works
Guests are photographed upon arrival so they can enjoy the event while I illustrate their portrait. They’re welcome to watch the process or pick it up later—no posing required.
Guest Portrait illustrations are created using fast-drying materials and are typically ready to take home the same day. Each piece is packaged in a protective sleeve with a sturdy backing.
Service Area
Currently serving Southeast Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Delray Beach, and surrounding areas.
Discount Areas & Venues
Deer Creek Golf Club, The Addison, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek
Travel fees apply beyond 75 miles from Coconut Creek, FL at $1.50 per mile.
The Keys & Naples are subject to $100-$200 travel fees AND $250-$350 lodging fees in addition to travel fees, which vary based on seasonality. Contact me for a custom quote or view detailed travel FAQS below.
Travel fees
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$50
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$100
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Naples has a travel of $100 PLUS a mandatory lodging fee of $225. Total = $325 added onto your package
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Key Largo has a travel of $125 PLUS a mandatory lodging fee of $250. Total = $375 added onto your package
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Marathon has a travel of $150 PLUS a mandatory lodging fee of $250. Total = $400 added onto your package
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Key West has a travel fee of $250 PLUS a mandatory lodging fee of $350. Total = $600 added onto your package
How many illustrations can you complete during an event?
It depends on the event & what your art expectations are. It normally takes about 7 minutes to illustrate one person with my basic style and 10 mins per couple and my speedy is 15 guests per hour. I try to find a balance between quantity and quality during live events. Generally, about 10 singles or 5 couples can be sketched per hour with the common wedding style. If you are looking for more guests to be drawn, we can skip some details and bump up to 15 guests per hour. This will change the appearance of your art to look less detailed, whimsical, but capture the basic essence of your guests.
Depending on your guest list size, not all guests may get drawn. Not everyone will want an illustration at your event therefore, this is a great first come first serve opportunity. We can also have additional guests drawn post-event via photos for $5 a guest to send with your Thank You cards.
FAQs
How long does it take?
It really depends on each event and unique situation, but my standard style is 10 guests per hour or 5 couples. My Speedy style is about 15 guests per hour or 7 couples.
What if I want ALL of my guests illustrated?
You have options! Remember live guest portraits happens in real time therefore here are your options:
A) We can hire an additional illustrator to come to the event based on their hourly rate.
B) I can complete the remaining guests at home for $5 per person. They will be mailed to the bride & groom to distribute post event. (most common)
Remember, not ALL guests want a live illustration & it is an experience regardless how many people receive one.
Is this only for the guests or does the couple get one too?
The bride & groom will also receive one!
is this only for weddings?
NO! In fact, I have done several events such as brand awareness events, trunk shows, galas, fundraisers, and corporate events.
can i get both wedding painting & live guest portraits?
Yes! I can combine services of live wedding painting of bride & groom. Please contact me to discuss options & budget.
can you add backgrounds?
Yes! I can pre-stamp a watercolor palm tree. We can also PRE-PLAN a small nature background to print. This is not an option for Speedy style portraits.
What is a live guest portrait?
A live guest portrait is a quick illustration that capture the likeness and features of your guests in real time! It is a wonderful keepsake and the perfect way to interact with them and make your event memorable!
What mediums do you use?
Typically Watercolor. Typically I use Watercolor and copic markers due to the # of guests brides request to be completed. I also use an Artist’s lightbox & other devices to more quickly & accurately render the guest figures.
