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Barrie James Art

Barrie James Art

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
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    Zoe Sent on 25/07/2026
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    HUGE Thank You Barrie!

    Barrie was one of the biggest talking points of our wedding at Runa Farm! From the moment guests realised there was a caricaturist, there was a constant queue of people excited to have their portraits drawn.

    Not only is Barrie incredibly talented, but the whole experience was hilarious. The caricatures had everyone laughing, and it was so much fun seeing people’s reactions when they collected their drawings. Barrie captured everyone’s personalities perfectly, creating keepsakes that our guests will treasure long after the wedding.

    Barrie was friendly, professional and blended seamlessly into the day, entertaining guests without ever interrupting the flow of the celebrations. It was such a unique addition to our wedding and gave everyone something fun and interactive to enjoy.

    If you’re looking for something a little different that will have your guests talking, laughing and leaving with a brilliant memento, we couldn’t recommend Barrie highly enough. Thank you for adding so much fun to our wedding day and for capturing some of the funniest moments in such a creative way!
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    Olivia Sent on 12/07/2026
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    Barrie James - Wedding Caricaturist

    I couldn’t recommend Barrie more.
    Our wedding guests loved his hilarious caricature drawings and he really brought people together, in such a fun way.
    Brilliant!
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    Brogan Sent on 30/06/2026
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    The best caricature artist!

    We honestly couldn’t recommend Barrie enough. He has been amazing since we first spoke right up until the big day. Our guests loved him, it made the evening so much more fun! Would definitely recommend booking him for your special occasion!
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    Scott Sent on 18/06/2026
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    Definitely Recommend

    What a day, and it was made better with Barrie. Excellent fun, quests loved the pictures and I would definitely recommend. Nothing was a problem.

    Thanks again.
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    Victoria Sent on 14/06/2026
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    Wow wow wow barrie james art is amazing 🎨🖌️👨🏼‍🎨

    Huge shoutout to the incredibly talented Barrie James Art! 🎨✨

    If you are looking for unique, unforgettable entertainment for your wedding day, look no further. Barrie recently did the caricatures at our wedding, and to say he was unreal is an understatement!

    Every single one of our guests went away with a personalised drawing that captured their absolute individuality and character perfectly. He didn’t just stand in a corner either—Barrie mingled seamlessly amongst our guests, laughing and joking, making his live drawings a brilliant experience in itself and a wonderful keepsake for everyone to take away.

    The fun and energy he created and captured was simply brilliant. As the bride and groom, the amount of compliments we received about him was unbelievable! Our guests absolutely loved the uniqueness of this wedding gift and they are still talking about it now. 🙌🏾

    We are still waiting on the professional pictures from our photographer, so in the meantime, here are a couple of photos sent over by our guests to show off how great his artwork really is! 👇🏾👇🏾

    Thank you so much, Barrie! You made our day so extra special. 🥂🍾👰🏾‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️


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    Poppy Sent on 24/05/2026
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    Engagement party

    We had Barrie. at our engagement party and he was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He was so friendly and approachable, made everyone feel comfortable, and really engaged with all of our guests throughout the evening. His energy added such a fun atmosphere to the party, and people were constantly laughing and gathering around to watch the drawings come to life.

    The caricatures themselves were brilliant — quick, creative, and incredibly well done. Guests loved having something personal and memorable to take home, and so many people commented afterwards on how talented he was. He interacted so well with everyone and genuinely became part of the entertainment for the night.

    We couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our engagement party and would highly recommend him for any event!
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    Maria Sent on 28/04/2026
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    Great fun!

    As soon as I saw Barrie tagged in an Instagram post from our venue I knew we had to book him! Our guests loved the experience and Barrie made the time between the ceremony and wedding meal so fun for everyone. I'd definitely recommend to anyone wanting something a little bit different to entertain their guests.
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    Annabelle Sent on 11/04/2026
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    Whatever you are planning for your wedding, book Barrie!!!! Don’t do the Temu favours, give everyone a laugh instead 💗

    Barrie’s art is the most talked about part of my wedding, everyone absolutely loved the surprise and he was worth every penny! The only regret I have from my wedding is not booking all day with Barrie! We have a caricature to cherish forever and so do all our guests! He has a crowd around him when he is drawing and the laughter that roars from wherever he is, is truly beautiful!
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    Sarah Sent on 07/03/2026
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    Sarah & Gordon Feb 2026

    Barrie was absolutely incredible on our wedding day, both adults and kids loved it and our picture is sitting proudly on the book case. Barrie handled the long line of kids waiting to see him like a dream (20+) and made everyone laugh throughout the evening. Would 1000% recommend.
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