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About

I’m Giny, a UK-based live wedding illustrator with a background in design and fine art. My work focuses on emotional nuance — the subtle gestures between people, the stillness before a smile, the softness of presence.

After illustrating over 50 weddings, I’ve learned that what guests remember most isn’t simply the portrait itself, but the quiet magic of watching it unfold in real time.

With a calm and discreet presence, I blend seamlessly into your celebration, creating meaningful artwork as the moment gently comes to life.

Each wedding I take on is treated as a refined, bespoke experience rather than a volume-based service. I observe quietly, studying subtle expressions, posture and light — ensuring each portrait reflects not just likeness, but presence. I limit the number of bookings I accept each season to protect the quality and focus of my work. My approach is less about production speed, and more about creating something considered, intimate and lasting.

You can view more of my work here:
ginyillustration.com
@ginyillustration_uk

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For adults

What is included in the wedding package?

I offer: •⁠ ⁠Live guest illustration •⁠ ⁠Ceremony canvas paintings •⁠ ⁠Hand-painted place cards •⁠ ⁠Bespoke commissions Each experience is tailored to suit your guest count and aesthetic

How far in advance should I contact you?

It’s best to reach out as soon as possible, as the wedding season fills up quickly. A notice of at least two months in advance would be greatly appreciated

What other services to you provide?

Other

Are you able to travel?

Yes, worldwide

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes

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

No

How long is the act?

It usually takes about 13-15 minutes to illustrate a couple. The minimal charge would be 3 hours

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

For setting up, I usually arrive 45-60 mins prior your ceremony

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

With a team

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?

It depends; I usually don’t approach it very formally. I'm happy to discuss privately

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

Reviews for Giny Illustration

Joanna
Joanna Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further! Giny is great!

thank you from the bottom of my heart for your amazing work at my wedding. You are truly talented and my guests were delighted with their drawings. The looks on their faces was just wonderful to see. A special thank you for doing the extras after the wedding, they are fabulous. I am so grateful to have found you and will never forget the part you played on our wedding day.
For anyone looking for an illustrator, look no further, Giny is your lady!!

I will definitely be in touch for more art work in the future
Joanna xx
Zia
Zia Sent on 03/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The cherry on top for our wedding day

Giny was such a special addition to our wedding – our guests couldn’t stop talking about their portraits! She worked so quickly and professionally, and the illustrations were not only gorgeous but such a personal and unique keepsake. It added so much fun and character to the day – we couldn’t recommend her highly enough
Ruby
Ruby Sent on 28/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Giny is amazing!

We didn't consider an illustrator before, but we are so glad we eventually stumble across Giny!

From the very beginning, Giny was extremely responsive and took everything we wanted into consideration. On the day, the guests absolutely adored her and left our wedding raving about how beautiful her drawings were. If you want something unique for your guests to take home, Giny is the one to book!
Aimen
Aimen Sent on 26/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best live illustrator for our big day!

Giny was literally the best addition to our wedding in London. She's super responsive and professional and was perfect to have illustrations made for my guests too. I wanted to incorporate my brother (who has passed away) to my wedding and discussed with Giny to have him drawn with my partner, my parents and I to complete our family photo. It was so so beautiful and I was deeply touched by how much effort she had put into it. I would recommend Giny to anyone for wanting that extra bit of magic on their big day.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 07/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Must-Have for your Wedding

It was one of the best decisions we made to have Giny be a part of our celebration xx
I was not planning to hire a live wedding illustrator for my wedding in the beginning, so I approached Giny literally the week before my wedding after I saw her amazing work on Instagram. From the start of the communication, Giny is very professional and super responsive, we also got to choose the canvas template that the drawing would be drawn on - super flexible. She is very adaptive as well, as she does not require additional support from the venue, a chair and desk will do, she's super easy to accommodate.
At the end of the day ALL of our guests LOVED Giny's illustrations and said it was the best activity for them. Some of our teenage guests even wanted to draw with Giny! I cannot thank Giny enough for her professionalism, her charm, her talent and her enthusiasm with our guests and her passion for her work, you can clearly see in the portraits the efforts she has put in, the smiles of the people who were drawn resembled the same attitudes of their real self, and of course the dresses and colours used were on spot! Our package included a Love Moment painting with a pretty white frame, this is now sitting in our bedroom xx

I strongly recommend Giny to be a part of your big day, you will not regret it!
J
James Sent on 05/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The heartfelt touch to our wedding celebration💕

Giny is an exceptional live wedding illustrator who truly goes above and beyond. She was incredibly responsive and took the time to thoughtfully prepare everything, explaining how the process would work before the big day. Her illustrations were nothing short of impressive, capturing the spirit of our celebration beautifully. All our guests couldn't stop talking about her talent throughout the night! After the wedding, Giny even helped me create a few additional pieces that I will cherish forever. Her work holds a special place in my heart!
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