Live Guest Illustration

For Guests who deserve something more personal than just party favors

While the celebration unfolds, I sketch live illustrations of your guests — elegant, soulful, and done in minutes. It’s both a keepsake and a memory in motion.

  • A unique keepsake for each guest — part art, part entertainment.

    • On-site custom illustrations for guests during the event

    • Professional artist setup with all materials provided

    • Live interaction and engagement with guests

    • Option for studio-finished illustrations for guests not completed on-site

    • Elegant packaging for guests to take home their artwork

  • Personalize the style and presentation of your illustrations.

    • Illustration style: mini portraits or fashion illustration

    • On-site vs. studio mix (some guests illustrated live, others finished after)

    • Custom backing cards featuring your wedding monogram, date, or venue

    • Handwritten details (names, venue, date) or pre-printed design elements

    • Choice of paper colors & material

    • Framing or display options

  • Here’s what you and your guests can expect:

    Before the Event

    • We’ll finalize your chosen style (mini portraits or fashion illustration), your estimated guest count, and any personalized add-ons.

    • I’ll coordinate with you or your planner to confirm setup needs and event flow, so everything runs smoothly.

    During the Event

    • Guests visit my booth at their own pace.

    • Either I (or my assistant) will take their reference photo in the order they arrive.

    • I illustrate each guest live, displaying the finished pieces at my table for everyone to enjoy as they walk by.

    • Guests can collect their illustration before leaving — it’s always a fun moment of surprise and delight!

    After the Event

    • If I don’t finish everyone on-site, I’ll use the reference photos captured during the event to complete the remaining portraits in my studio.

    • Once finished, I’ll package them beautifully and deliver them to you or directly to your guests (based on your preference).

    The result: an interactive, joyful experience for your guests — and a thoughtful keepsake that will remind them of your celebration for years to come.

  • Live guest illustrations bring both entertainment and lasting mementos.

    • Packages begin at $1,600

    • Most couples invest $2,000–$3,000, depending on guest count, hours booked, and style chosen

    • Additional illustrations can be added after the event at a per-guest rate

    • Optional upgrades: backing cards, handwritten/printed details, envelopes, framing

  • Easy steps to reserve your spot:

    1. Submit an inquiry form with your event details

    2. Select your preferred style and estimated guest count

    3. Review your custom proposal & secure your date with a retainer

    4. Share event details, timelines, and any personalization requests

    5. Look forward to a fun, interactive guest experience at your event!

guest illustration inquiry form

What people are saying

“After meeting Mansi at the Baltimore Bridal Expo, I knew live guest illustrations would be so much more elegant and personal than a photo booth. Our guests loved their portraits and kept saying how original the idea was. Each illustration was thoughtfully created, made people look their best, and gave our guests a personalized keepsake they truly cherished.”

“The entire experience was seamless from start to finish. Communication was clear, the setup was effortless, and guests loved that they could enjoy the celebration without stepping away for Art. Watching the illustrations come together was such a joy, and it was incredible knowing every guest received a portrait they loved.”

“We wanted something interactive that benefited all guests, so we decided to include live guest illustrations at our wedding. Our guests said it was very unique and they enjoyed it - they thought the portraits looked like them.

Having all the photos lined up on the table to look out was our favorite part.“