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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: December 2025

Hello, my name is Daria. I'm a professional live event illustrator who creates personalised wedding guest portraits. My live sketches offer an unforgettable experience, adding a creative, interactive element to your special day. Each portrait becomes a unique keepsake, giving guests a thoughtful, personalised favour they will cherish long after the celebration.

Based in the North West, I travel across the UK and Europe, bringing my artistic touch to weddings of all kinds. I have experience working at private and brand events with clients such as TikTok, Dyson, Max Mara, Elle UK, and French Connection. If you're looking for a way to elevate your wedding and offer something truly unique, I'd be thrilled to create live portraits that will make your special day even more magical. Let's make your celebration unforgettable!

I take great pride in offering a bespoke, personal approach for every couple, ensuring that my portraits reflect the unique atmosphere and style of your wedding. From elegant, detailed sketches to quick, stylish drawings, I capture the essence of your guests, creating a lasting memory of your day.

How it works:

After securing your wedding date, we'll work together to customise the experience. We'll decide on the paper tone and create bespoke branding elements that reflect your wedding theme. Once the paper sample is approved, I'll print the personalised paper. I usually use A5 paper size with clear sleeves and envelopes.

It takes about 3-4 min to sketch one person. At the venue, I’ll just need a table and chair in a well-lit area

On the wedding day, I arrive 30–40 minutes early to set up and ensure everything is ready to start sketching on time. At the venue, I can sketch guests as they pose or from photographs, allowing them to fully enjoy the event while collecting their portraits later. I'm happy to tailor the setup to suit your celebration, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.

It's lovely to meet you!

If you have any questions, feel free to message me here or via email.

Daria World Live Illustration, based in Cheshire, creates stunning personalised portraits for wedding guests.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For children
For adults
Other (Elegant, personalised guest portraits to cherish forever)

What is included in the wedding package?

Live illustrating at the event and branded paper with envelopes

How far in advance should I contact you?

I recommend reaching out at least 5-6 months before the wedding but I’m flexible and happy to accommodate shorter notice whenever possible

What other services to you provide?

Other (Alternatively you can order illustrations as favours to send your family and friends after the wedding)

Are you able to travel?

Yes, cheshire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Merseyside, Lancashire, Yorkshire, London, Edinburgh. Europe: on a request

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, the travel charge depends on wedding dates and the venue location. It will be included into the quote

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

Yes, just a table and a good light

How long is the act?

My sketching speed is 5-7 min per person. Minimum booking duration is 3 hours (up to 25-30 guests can be sketched). Maximum booking duration is 9 hours (up to 90 guests can be sketched)

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

I typically arrive 30–40 minutes early to ensure everything is set up and ready, allowing me to start sketching promptly at the agreed time

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 hour

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£200/hour

What are the forms of payment?

I accept payments via bank transfer or PayPal. To secure your booking, a pre-payment is required, with the remaining balance due three months before the event
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Reviews for Daria World Live Illustration

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Tom M. Sent on 29/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Don’t hesitate to book Daria!!!!

Daria illustrated on our wedding day and did an amazing job. She is so friendly and talented, all our guests LOVED their illustrations and it was such a hit. From the very first email it was a great experience with Daria.
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Natalie Sent on 15/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most special addition to any wedding!

Daria drew portraits at our wedding on 23 August. We—and all of our guests—absolutely loved them. Her illustrations were not only fun, but also truly special and personal keepsakes that we’ll treasure for years to come. She also managed to illustrate all of our 150 guests over the course of the evening which was really important to us!

She was an absolute delight to have at the wedding, bringing with her a wonderful, positive and kind energy.

From start to finish, Daria was a joy to liaise with—professional, friendly, and effortlessly engaging.

Thank you so much for everything, Daria!
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Claudia Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wow amazing !!

Everybody was so happy with their sketches, and it was such a joy to see the reactions. Daria is an absolute pleasure to work with – kind, professional, and incredibly talented. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her, and she went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy. Her attention to detail and friendly approach made the whole experience so enjoyable. Thank you so much, Daria, for your hard work and for creating such a special memory for us all!
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Julian Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A service that would bring any event to a new level

Daria’s work was magical and all the guests were talking about how amazing her sketches are. Can’t thank her or recommend her enough!
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Hannah Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely person, brilliant artwork!

Daria is a lovely, warm person and this shines through her sketches! Ourselves and our guests felt they were such a nice and personal touch to the wedding day :) Daria responded to emails and was accommodating to our needs/questions. We received the remaining sketches promptly and were so happy with all of them! Thanks again Daria you are super! x
Sam
Sam Sent on 08/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most special addition to our wedding 🤍

Right from the beginning, Daria was so helpful and accommodating. She was so quick to respond to our long list of questions and provided us with lots of information. Daria made the whole experience so special and personal and created the most beautiful design for the paper on which she drew the guest portraits. On the day, Daria was incredible and our guests were wowed by her talent. She created stunning favours that our guests loved and many have now framed to put up around their house. Daria went above and beyond and even created a sketch of a close friend and her new baby, even though she was unable to make it to the wedding. Daria really is amazing and we cannot recommend her enough! 🤩
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