The Portrait Experience
What Sets Our Guest Portraits Apart
Live wedding guest portraits should feel like an extension of your celebration — not a novelty add-on.
Our approach is rooted in years of professional experience and formal artistic training. Nate is a full-time professional illustrator whose work spans graphic novels, television, and commercial productions, bringing industry-level skill to every portrait created at your wedding. Sunny’s background as a wedding photographer brings a deep understanding of the rhythm and flow of a wedding day, along with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the guest experience feels smooth, intentional, and thoughtfully executed from start to finish.
This unique combination allows us to focus on proportion, expression, and subtle detail—even while creating portraits live. Each piece is thoughtfully illustrated in ink and watercolor, with expressive linework and delicate color that result in artwork designed to be cherished long after the wedding.
By thoughtfully balancing live creation with studio finishing, we're able to maintain the same level of consistency, refinement, and care for every guest. The result is a collection of portraits that feels cohesive, elevated, and personal.
What’s Included in Our Portrait Packages
Signature On-Site Portraits
On your wedding day, guests are invited to visit our table during cocktail hour and throughout the reception for a quick reference photo. They can then return to the celebration immediately—there's no sitting or waiting required—while we begin illustrating their portrait.
Each guest portrait is thoughtfully created in ink and watercolor, rooted in the tradition of pen-and-ink illustration and watercolor painting. Through expressive linework, thoughtful composition, and delicate watercolor, we capture each guest with elegance, warmth, and character. As portraits are completed, they are displayed throughout the evening, creating an interactive gallery for guests to enjoy before taking home a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Custom Portrait Paper
Every portrait is created on A5 (5.8 × 8.3 in.) 100% cotton, 330 gsm archival-quality watercolor paper, personalized with your names, wedding date, monogram, custom crest, or other wedding details. Using professional artist-grade watercolor paints and archival ink, each portrait is crafted to become a timeless keepsake worthy of being framed and enjoyed for years to come.
Studio Finishing and Delivery
Our commitment to quality extends well beyond your wedding day. Any portraits not completed during the wedding are finished in our studio.
Because our portraits prioritize artistry over speed, we thoughtfully balance live illustration with studio finishing. This allows us to maintain the same level of craftsmanship and artistic attention for every guest, whether their portrait is completed during the reception or in our studio.
The studio finished portraits will be packaged in vellum jackets and ready-to-send envelopes for delivery. Within a few weeks, you'll receive the complete collection— thoughtfully presented, and ready to share with your guests.
Couple’s Heirloom Portrait
As part of your collection, you'll receive a dedicated 9×12 in. heirloom portrait created in our studio with added time and intention. Inspired by the overall aesthetic of your celebration, it incorporates meaningful details from your wedding day to create a timeless piece designed to be displayed and cherished for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Live Wedding Guest Portraits Work as a Unique Wedding Favor
During cocktail hour and throughout the reception, guests visit our table for a quick reference photo before returning to the celebration while we begin their portrait in ink and watercolor. As portraits are completed, they are displayed throughout the evening for guests to enjoy and take home. Any remaining portraits are thoughtfully finished in our studio after the wedding, then delivered to you in ready-to-send envelopes—perfect for including with your thank-you cards.
What is the Investment?
Investment for live wedding guest portraits begins at $3500 and is tailored to your guest count, event length, and location.
How many guest portraits can you complete at my event?
Each live wedding guest portrait takes approximately 10 minutes to create, allowing us to capture around 50 guests during a standard five-hour event. Every portrait is intentionally composed and never rushed or formulaic, ensuring each guest receives artwork that feels personal and frame-worthy.
What happens to the guests portraits you don’t finish live?
All collections include studio finishing of any portraits not completed during the wedding. These pieces fined in our studio delivered in ready-to-mail envelopes, making them a seamless addition to your thank-you cards.
Can you create a portrait of us before the wedding to display on the day?
Absolutely! Many couples choose to have their custom portrait created in advance to display on their wedding day. Simply send us your reference photos, and we’ll craft an heirloom-quality illustration that beautifully reflects you both and the spirit of your celebration.