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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: January 2025

Make your wedding unforgettable with personalised live portraits that capture the individual guests on your special day! I'll add entertainment as well as creativity and elegance at your wedding celebration, and your guests will have something they will never forget.

There are 2 options to choose from in terms of style. You can have a classical pencil portrait or a coloured illustration.

Unlike traditional caricature artists, I focus on capturing your unique essence without making you feel insecure about your appearance.

Classical Pencil Portrait

- 6 - 8 minutes per portrait
- Drawn on an easle
- Frames in a card / envelope to take home
- Draw from pictures or live as a sitter
- 5 - 6 guets PH

Coloured Illustrations

- 3 - 4 minutes per portrait
- Created on a table
- Mounted with envelope to take home
- Painted through pictures or standing
- Dates / Names available
- 16 - 20 guests per hour

Recommended Schedule

I like to caputre guests before the head into the ceremony so I can capture their outfits and begin getting as many drawings done as possible. The minimum time suggested is 3 hours. I've noticed around 50% - 70% of guests opt in for the service so please bare this in mind when booking.

Why Choose Live Portraits?

  • Unique Experience: These services leave your guets with a memerable picture of themselves at your wedding and something to remember the day by.
  • Live Entertainment: Elevate your wedding reception with live portrait sessions. Watch as I transform an empty piece of paper into a timeless keepsakes, adding a dynamic and interactive element to your event.
  • Quality and Style: I specialise in capturing the essence of each individual, ensuring that every portrait reflects the personality and charm of the subject.
  • Take Home a Masterpiece: Your guests won't just leave with memories; they'll leave with a beautiful piece of art to cherish forever. These portraits serve as both a memento of your special day and a unique wedding favour.

How It Works:

  1. Booking: Reserve your wedding date with me.
  2. On-Site Magic: I'll arrive early to set up a dedicated space at your wedding venue, providing guests with a cosy and enjoyable atmosphere.
  3. Live Portraits: Guests can sit for me or if they don't want to sit, I can take a picture and have them watch the process instead.
  4. Take-Home Treasures: Guests receive their one-of-a-kind portrait as a token of appreciation for sharing in your joyous celebration.

Costs

- £500 half a day (4 hours)

- £800 for a full day (8 hours including a 30 minute break)


ArtistAnd is a live portrait service based in southeast London, and able to travel to other counties across the UK.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For adults

What is included in the wedding package?

- Individual drawings of your guests - Drawings mounted and in an envelope to take home with them. - Personalised names, wedding dates - All equipment provided

How far in advance should I contact you?

If I'm free, it could be as little as a week before but I do tend to get booked up easily so please give as much notice as possible

What other services to you provide?

Other (N/A)

Are you able to travel?

Yes, mostly London, Kent, and Surrey but happy to travel anywhere. Costs will need to be covered by the guest if outside of London

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, free within London but 60p per mile outside

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

How long is the act?

4 hours minimum

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

15 minutes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£50 for every hour after the base fee

What are the forms of payment?

Payment in full before the event to secure the booking

Served in

Kent and South East London

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Rebecca Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, friendly and very easy to talk to, she was smiley and happy.

China was amazing, so friendly, from the moment she arrived until she left she was smiley, happy and very relaxed, all my guests loved her, I would definitely recommend China , she helped make my day .
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Jed Sent on 08/01/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

She's Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!

China was so good to have at our wedding. The speed portraits were a perfect filler whilst we were having our photo's and doing newly wed arrangements! The guest only gave positive feedback and we loved seeing everyones portraits.

Would highly recommend this service at your wedding, or event in general!
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Janey Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic! Would highly recommend

We had China drawing our guests portraits at our wedding just before Christmas and it was so good. They guests loved it and we loved having our portrait drawn too!

We had around 80 guests and hired China for 4 hours so she got plenty of portraits drawn.

Thank you China!
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Dan Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend For Your Wedding

I had my portrait drawn by China last weekend and it was such a cool addition to the wedding! It gave the guests something to talk about and now I get to go home with a portrait of myself!
I would highly recommend China at any wedding, it makes the day so unique and she was lovely to chat to very welcoming.
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Stefon Sent on 04/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence! 🤩

China was very friendly and made me feel at ease whilst she did my portrait so quickly. I loved the feeling I got as I got to see the quality of the portrait she had done for me, and I loved how it was packaged to me after. Very professional, I would highly recommend her services!
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Julia Sent on 03/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Love my portrait :)

I absolutely love the portrait China made of me! I can't believe she 'got' me in such a short space of time - what a talent, and such a lovely person too.
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South East London SE26 5JE Bexley (Kent)

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