Live Event & Wedding Illustrator Melbourne | Live Guests Portraits
Luxury Live Event Illustrator in Melbourne
(Brand activations and corporate events, more details here)
Curated live art experiences for couples who adore beauty, detail and unforgettable guest memories.
Nice to meet you! I'm Candy Ng, a Melbourne-based luxury live wedding illustrator. I started creating live art at brand activation events since 2018 and bring it to wedding & private events since 2023. My work blends fashion illustration and live performance to create an unforgettable experience for your guests and timeless keepsakes they'll treasure forever.
Trusted by Couples & Luxury Brands
I've worked with Prada, Dior, Chaumet, YSL, Balenciaga, Montblanc, Jo Malone London, Qantas and more. I'm currently a preferred wedding supplier at Hotel Windsor & Mitchelton Wines.
Your guests will remember the emotion.
The feeling of being seen.
Being loved.
Live wedding illustration is
a love letter to your celebration.
Why Live Wedding Illustration?
Because the people you love showed up, dressed up, and made your day extraordinary.
Because art says thank you in a way words never can.
Because a photo fades into a phone gallery...
but a fashion sketch lives on as a frame-worthy memory.
As your live wedding illustrator, I create stylish fashion portraits of your guests in real time, capturing the essence of your celebration through elegant linework, detail, and charm. It's an immersive, highly shareable experience that elevates your special day instantly.
Photo credit: Marcel Van der Horst Photographer
Preferred Supplier at The Hotel Windsor
Getting married at Hotel Windsor? As a preferred supplier, I'm including a custom illustration background of the Hotel Windsor on your sketching paper at no extra cost, with any package.
What's Included
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4 to 6 hours of live sketching on the day
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Fashion-style drawings illustrated in 5 to 7 minutes per person
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Premium A5 paper, customised with your names or wedding monogram
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Artworks packaged in clear plastic sleeves or white envelopes
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A complimentary A5 couple portrait as a keepsake for you (pre-wedding as display on the day, or post-wedding)
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After-event service as an add-on: for larger weddings over 50 guests, many couples love having extra sketches completed in my studio and posted within 2 weeks
*After-event service created in-studio
Optional add-ons: Custom design of the sketching paper, in-studio drawings of venue, cake or florals, bottle painting or engraving, post-event sketching for larger weddings, scanning services on-site, upgrading the complimentary couple sketch to A4 or bigger.
How It Works on the Day
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I arrive early to set the scene. I bring a colourful yet elegant setup that blends beautifully with your styling. All art supplies and signage are included. All I need from you is a rectangular table and a chair.
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Step 1: Your guests get sketched in fashion style. I sketch from photos taken on the day. I invite your guests to pose, use those as references, and create their fashion sketches. Once word gets around, guests get excited to line up for their moment.
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Step 2: Art becomes entertainment. As I draw, your guests watch the magic happen. Finished sketches are displayed on the table throughout the night like a rotating mini-exhibition. It's a beautiful moment of pause and connection.
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Step 3: Guests go home with a keepsake. Each sketch is packed in a clear sleeve or white envelope, featuring your wedding logo or date, ready to be taken home as a one-of-a-kind gift.
Photo credit: PJ Pantelis
Pick Your Style
Style 1: Full Body — Chic, fashion-style illustrations that highlight your guests' full outfits and accessories.
Style 2: Half Body — Elegant portraits focusing on facial features and personal charm.
You can select one style or mix of both.
It's entirely up to your aesthetic.
Love Notes from Couples
"Candy's work is phenomenal! She is so professional, responsive and talented. We had Candy as a live illustrator at our wedding and she added the best element of surprise and fun to the reception. Our guests absolutely loved her; and 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
"I found Candy on Instagram and we had her at our wedding at Coombe in the Yarra Valley in February to draw illustrations of our guests. It was such a hit and everyone loved it!! She even sent us a drawing after the wedding too and we will frame it. She was super lovely, easy to communicate with. We would highly recommend her for your special event."
— Frankie + Tuan, 2024
Video credit: One Fine Day Socials
Bookings & Availability
I'm based in Melbourne inner west and travel across Victoria, interstate, and internationally. Travel fee applies for venues more than 1 hour 15 minutes from the CBD.
My books are now open for 2027 weddings!
Limited dates may still be available in 2026 (January, February, March and June are fully booked, please email to check other months).
Most peak-season weekends book 8 to 15 months in advance.
I take on 4 to 5 weddings each month to make sure I give every couple my full attention and care.
To secure your date, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining balance is due two weeks before your wedding.
Wedding packages start from $1,620 AUD (incl. GST)
Enquire
I'd love to hear more about your wedding! Fill out the form below or email hello@candyngart.com with:
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Your wedding date
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Venue location
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Estimated guest count
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The sketch style you love (Style 1 or Style 2)
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A little note on why you think live illustration would suit your day (I'm curious, is art part of your love story? Is one of you a creative? Do you think your guests would appreciate this gift?)
I'll confirm availability within 24 to 48 hours, send you a detailed package info, and get the booking process started.
Please check your junk mail if you don't hear back within that time.
Other Live Event Services
Interested in other unique live wedding art experiences? Check out my blog post here