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I'm Michaela - your very own illustrator. I offer Live Guest Illustration and Live Couple paintings to entertain your guests on your wedding day.

Guests simply approach me for a photograph on your big day. They can then go off and enjoy the celebrations while I create them their own bespoke illustration, capturing their unique personalities and fabulous outfits. They can then come back to my gallery later on to collect their masterpiece - a truly unique wedding favour that won't be left behind.

Live illustration also doubles up as entertainment for your guests. They love to watch the process and their reactions to their portraits are priceless.

With all packages, you also receive a detailed watercolour couple portrait after the wedding for you to treasure forever.

I offer three packages to suit different event sizes and budgets.

The Luxe Package includes:

  • 6 hours of live guest illustration to cover up to 60 guests on the day
  • A3 watercolour couple painting sent to you after the wedding

The Signature Package includes:

  • 4.5 hours of live guest illustration to cover up to 45 guests on the day
  • A4 watercolour couple painting sent to you after the wedding

The Essential Package includes:

  • 3 hours of live guest illustration to cover up to 30 guests on the day
  • A5 watercolour couple painting sent to you after the wedding

If I'm not available on your wedding date, I can offer illustrated place cards - a fun and interactive way for your guests to find their seat and take home as a wedding favour. I also can created illustrations of special locations or memories to use as table name cards.

If you want to entertain your guests while treating yourselves to a wedding gift, I also offer live painting packages.

The Keepsake Package includes:

  • An A3 watercolour painting completed within 4 hours
  • An A3 frame in a colour of your choice ot display the painting for the rest of the evening

The Heirloom Package includes:

  • An A3 acrylic on canvas board painting, with 6 hours of painting on the wedding day
  • Final touch ups in my studio afterwards
  • Postage of your painting to it's new home

I also sell digital venue illustrations via my website. For just £15, you can use this as many times as you like on stationery and signage.

If you want anything bespoke, just get in touch!

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Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For children
For adults

How far in advance should I contact you?

I am open for 2026 and 2027 bookings. If you are getting married in 2028, do still get in touch and I can put you on my mailing list for when my 2028 diary opens

What other services to you provide?

Other (Digital venue illustrations to use on stationery and signage. These are for sale via my website. For just £15, you can use these as many times as you like)

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes

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

Yes, vendor meal for packages 4.5 hours and over. All I require for live bookings is a table and a chair, preferably in a well-lit space

How long is the act?

Packages are between 3 hours and 6 hours

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

I usually arrive around 45 minutes before my start time to set up

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

Alone

Do you do open-air acts?

No

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?

Any additional hours past 6 hours are £120 p/h

What are the forms of payment?

Invoice and bank transfer

Reviews for My Own Illustrator

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Ruth Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

THE BEST! Michaela is talented, kind and very attentive. You can tell she is passionate about her work. From start to finish the correspondence with Michaela was fast and effective. Michaela was a truly amazing addition to our wedding day as we gave the illustrations as our wedding favours and they were loved by all. I would highly recommend Michaela to anyone considering a live illustrator. Many thanks again x
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Emma Sent on 23/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book immediately!

Michaela was everything and MORE than we ever could have wished for on our wedding day. Not only is she incredibly talented, she’s funny and so kind and so quick to respond to messages. Michaela surprised us on our wedding day with a drawing of our dog Mango (obsessed!!) and she also sketched me at my Paris hen do which was above and beyond what we asked of her. If you’re considering a live illustrator, DO IT. Thank you Michaela, you are incredible xx
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Megan Sent on 21/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Eastington Park - 01/03/25 - GOLD PACKAGE

We booked the Gold package with Michaela - My Own Illustrator for our wedding on the 1st March 2025. Before the day there was great communication to ensure she had all the information necessary for it to run smoothly.
On the day she snuck into our venue and set up with no fuss and began to illustrate our wedding guests. The speed and quality at which she illustrated our guest was amazing and was a real talking point. Michaela and her partner, who also came to assist were very friendly and so easy to talk to. We have just received our final pieces including the couples portrait, cake and venue. I cannot express how happy I am with them. The detail is so outstanding and it perfectly captures those parts of our day. Even my husband green velvet jacket looks like true velvet. Such a perfect keepsake that will be framed and put on our wall. BOOK MICHAELA TO LIVE ILLUSTRATE YOUR BIG DAY, you will not be disappointed.
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Charlotte Sent on 21/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

SO glad we booked my own illustrator

Michaela was amazing at every step of the way. So great to work with in the run up to the wedding. My guests were swarming her at one point because they were so excited to be illustrated. Every guest got an amazing keep sake from our wedding. Perfect as an alternative to traditional wedding favours!
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