Illustration of a person climbing a ladder to reach a lightbulb that is hanging from the ceiling.

Personalized Sketch Stationery

Multiple white paper wedding invitations with handwritten names 'Susanna & Julian' and date '7.26.2025' in black ink.

Each guest portrait is created on premium 6x9 artist-grade paper, customized with your names, wedding date, and an optional color palette or motif that reflects your wedding design.

Signature On-Site Portraits

On your wedding day, we create elegant, minimal portraits in our signature style that blends gesture drawing with fashion illustration to capture the presence and personality of your guests. Each piece features fluid ink lines, soft watercolor washes, and delicately suggested features.

The result is a stylish, editorial-inspired keepsake your guests will want to frame and treasure.

Person creating fashion illustrations on paper at a desk.

Studio Finishing and Delivery

The experience continues after the wedding for both you and your guests. Any remaining portraits are completed in our studio with the same level of care and detail. Follow along as we share timelapse videos and progress photos. A curated delivery of all finished pieces will be sent directly to you within weeks.

Collection of watercolor illustrations of people in various stylish outfits, including couples and individuals, on white backgrounds.

Bride & Groom Heirloom Portrait

Watercolor illustration of a bride in a floral wedding gown holding a bouquet and a groom in beige suit with glasses, standing together against a cityscape background, with names Sorena and Julian and the date 7.26.2025 at the bottom.

A special 9x12 watercolor portrait of the two of you will be created in-studio, designed with added time and intention. This piece includes styling and details that reflect the overall aesthetic of your wedding day.

Optional Additions

Enhance your experience with additional heirloom portraits of VIP guests such as parents or grandparents, or commission pre-wedding watercolor portraits to present as meaningful gifts on the wedding day.

Watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a long, flowing gown with ruffled details, drawn on a white sheet clipped to a clipboard, with watercolor paint palettes visible on the side.

The Process Behind Our On Site Portraits

See how the process unfolds.

Indoor wedding or event setup with a table covered in white cloth, some framed pictures, and decorative items, next to a partition with hanging art, overlooking a water body and green trees outside the window.

Step 1 - We arrive with brushes ready

We’ll set up a small, stylish station at your wedding or event. Guests can stop by anytime during the sketching window.

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Step 2 - Guests stop by, we take a quick photo

When guests express interest, we take a quick reference photo so they can get back to enjoying the party. No sitting still required—they’ll love the easy, relaxed process.

An artist drawing fashion sketches of models on paper with colored and black ink, surrounded by art supplies on a table.

Step 3 - We sketch throughout the event

Using those photos, we create hand-painted portraits on-site. Each one takes about 5–10 minutes. Most guests are drawn as couples, which helps us include more people.

A man and a woman smiling and looking at each other, dressed in formal attire, standing against a dark backdrop.

Step 4 - Guests check back for their portraits

Finished sketches are displayed at our table for guests to pick up throughout the night. It’s always a fun surprise to see themselves captured in watercolor.

Watercolor illustrations of couples in formal attire, some holding drinks, on paper sheets.

Step 5 - Studio Finishing

Because each portrait is hand-painted and we love taking the time to connect with guests, we may not be able to finish every requested portrait on-site—especially at larger weddings. But don’t worry: we take reference photos and complete any remaining portraits in our studio, then mail them to you (or your guests) within a few weeks.

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INVESTMENT

Pricing begins at $2,000

Each Portrait Experience is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the spirit of your celebration, with time-intensive artistry and personalized touches at every step. We focus on quality, creating heirloom portraits that are expressive, intentional, and one-of-a-kind. Each piece is a reflection of care and craftsmanship.

Our couples value meaningful details and guest experiences that feel personal, lasting, and beautifully designed. If that sounds like you, we’d love to create something unforgettable together.