The Portrait Experience
Why Our Wedding Guest Portraits Feel Different
Live wedding guest portraits should feel like an extension of your celebration — not a novelty add-on.
Our approach is rooted in formal illustration training and years of professional experience. Nate works full-time as a professional illustrator in 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 foundation allows us to focus on proportion, expression, and subtle detail — even within a live setting. Each portrait is intentionally composed in ink and watercolor, designed to feel refined and frame-worthy rather than fleeting.
By thoughtfully balancing live creation with studio finishing, we maintain consistency, detail, and overall cohesion. The result is artwork that feels personal, elevated, and seamlessly aligned with the tone of your celebration.
What’s Included in The Portrait Experience
Personalized Sketch Stationery
Signature On-Site Portraits
On your wedding day, guests are invited to stop by our table during cocktail hour and throughout the reception for a quick reference photo. They’re free to return to the celebration immediately — no sitting or waiting required — while we begin their portrait in our signature style.
Each guest portrait is created on 8.3 x 5.8 in archival paper, customized with wedding details.
Each live wedding guest portrait blends gesture drawing with fashion illustration, capturing the presence and personality of your guests through fluid ink lines, soft watercolor washes, and delicately suggested features. Completed pieces are displayed throughout the evening for guests to pick up before they leave.
Studio Finishing and Delivery
The experience continues beyond the wedding day for both you and your guests. Any remaining portraits are completed in our studio with the same level of care and attention to detail.
Once finished, each studio-completed portrait is carefully packaged and delivered to you in ready-to-send envelopes, making them a seamless addition to your thank-you cards. A curated collection of the full set is sent directly to you within weeks — refined, cohesive, and ready to be shared.
Bride & Groom Heirloom Portrait
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.
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 and return to the celebration while we begin their portrait in ink and watercolor. Completed portraits are displayed during the evening for pickup. Remaining pieces are finished in our studio after the wedding to ensure consistency and refinement.
What is the Investment?
Investment for live wedding guest portraits begins at $2,500 and is tailored to your guest count, event length, and location. For larger celebrations (150+ guests), collections typically begin at $3,600.
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 are carefully refined after the event and 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.