Let’s be honest, wedding favours can be hit or miss. I know... we have all smiled politely while getting another mini candle or chocolate into our bag, but wouldn’t it be nice to give your guests something they’ll genuinely love and excited?
In my opinion, live wedding illustration is a 2025 trend that’s the most thoughtful and unforgettable.
Imagine this: Your closed friends and families, all dressed to impressed, arrived your beautiful dreamy wedding venue, found out a professional artist (yes! that’s me!) is going draw them so they have a personalised gift to bring home after the wedding.
Throughout the night, they are able to watch their very own portraits unfolded, and at the end of your celebration, they’re walking away with a custom piece of art! A beautiful, hand-drawn gift that they’ll actually want to frame.
Not only do they get something personal bring home, but the entire experience becomes a talking point at your wedding. (Probably will still be one of the talking point after your wedding)
Instead of another edible favour or something for the junk drawer, you are gifting your loved ones a fun memory they’ll hold onto forever.
Why Are Live Illustrations the Best Wedding Favour of 2025?
1. The Best Personalised Gift: Each portrait is as unique as your guests. They’re not just leaving with a generic gift, they’re leaving with ART made just for them.
2. Live Entertainment: Guests love watching the process unfold. I often have people wandering around my illustration station, keep checking-in or chatting about the art, and taking pictures to show their friends. It’s the best way that keeps everyone engaged.
3. Timeless: Art never goes out of style (Just like the love between you and your partner!). Long after your wedding, these portraits will remind your guests of your special day. It's a FOREVER kind of thing...
How Does It Work?
It’s super simple. I bring my trusty Copic markers, watercolour and brushes, set up an illustration station at your venue. I will invite your guests to pose and take quick photo, then I will start drawing. Once I started drawing, more and more guests will come to me and would love to get one! (Trust me, it happens every single time!)
I can illustrate every single guest (with my after event service) or the first 40 or 60 guests that come to me. You can pick a package that is the most suitable to your wedding.
And don’t worry, I’m pretty quick! While your guests mingle, eat, enjoying the speeches and dance, I continue to capture their outfit and essence in 5-7 minutes. By the end of the night, they have a thoughtful gift to take home.
If I didn't get to finish it on the night? I will continue to work on it and post to you in 2 weeks :)
Let’s Make Your Wedding Unforgettable
If you’re dreaming of a wedding favour that’s meaningful, memorable, and oh-my-godness-so-beautiful, live wedding illustration is 100% the way to go. They’re thoughtful, unique, and guaranteed to leave your guests raving.
"One week on we are still receiving messages of ‘wow’ and ‘thanks’ from our guests talking about how special it was to be able to take away a personalised memento of the night. We’d recommend Candy a thousand times over! - Bianca + Rob 2024"
Wanted to know more? Check out more about my live wedding offer at this page or follow me on Instagram @candyngart or @live.wedding.illustrator to see my latest work.
2025 & 2026 dates are booking out quickly, so don’t wait! I’d love to help make your big day extra special!
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