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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: May 2026

Based in Baildon, West Yorkshire, the perfect location for Weddings in Leeds, Harrogate, Skipton, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield and beyond, The Yorkshire Illustrator offers live wedding portraits as unique entertainment and favours for your guests. Owner Zoe is a qualified graphic designer and art educator. Through live illustration, she combines her passions for art and people, forming genuine connections and delivering gorgeous art pieces. This talented artist specialises in bold, vibrant fashion style illustrations for fun-loving couples who want to celebrate their cherished guests.

Services Offered

The Yorkshire Illustrator offers a selection of event packages, accommodating intimate gatherings and lively full-day affairs. Zoe will set up at your event, creating stunning illustrations of your guests. Friends and family will enjoy interacting and observing an artist at work, and leave the celebrations with their very own illustrated keepsake. Reach out to The Yorkshire Illustrator to learn more about her high-end wedding services.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For adults

What is included in the wedding package?

All Wedding Packages can be customised. Intimate - covers up to 20 guests. Half Day - up to 50 guests & Full Day - covers up to 80 guests, both of which include a post wedding illustration

How far in advance should I contact you?

My 2026 and 2027 diary are both open, booking early is recommended to make sure your date is secured

What other services to you provide?

Other (I also provide one-off commissions such as Venue, Couple and Family Illustration. Wedding activity sheets for children can be downloaded for your day)

Are you able to travel?

Yes, across the UK

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, the first 50 miles are included in your package price. 50p mile thereafter

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

Yes, a decent type table to draw from and up to 2 chairs. Space for a display frame. A suppliers meal for bookings over 5 hours

How long is the act?

I will illustrate for the full day on a full day booking

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

I will arrive 1 hour before the guests arrive, to set up and be ready to start taking photographs of the guests

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?

If you require more guest illustrations than are stated in the packages, it is possible for me to photograph all guests and draw the rest in my studio within the following week, at a cost of £25 hour

What are the forms of payment?

To secure your booking I require a 25% deposit. Full payment is required 1 month before the wedding date. All via bank transfer

Served in

East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire

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Reviews for The Yorkshire Illustrator

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Calum Sent on 10/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Calum & Jake

We’re really glad we chose Zoe for our wedding. From the first time we spoke to her, she was friendly, easy to deal with and always happy to answer any questions we had.

On the day, she was brilliant. Guests loved having their illustrations done and it was great seeing people come back to collect them and show them off. The illustrations looked amazing and gave everyone something a bit different to take home from the day.

We also really appreciated the work Zoe put in after the wedding to finish off the remaining illustrations. It was clear how much care and attention she put into every drawing, both on the day and afterwards.

So many people mentioned Zoe afterwards and how much they enjoyed it. We’re really happy with everything she did and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding illustrator.

Thankyou Zoe 😁
Emma
Emma Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend Zoe enough!!

From the moment I started planning our wedding, I always knew I wanted a live illustrator rather than traditional wedding favours. Favours so often get left behind or forgotten, whereas this is something guests can genuinely treasure and take home.

Having worked in the wedding industry for 10 years, I’ve seen so many different illustrators and styles, so I already had a clear vision of what I wanted. As soon as I came across Zoe’s work, I knew she was the perfect choice. I can’t quite describe it, but her illustrations have such a unique flair. They’re modern, contemporary, and have a distinctive style that immediately stood out from everyone else’s. It was exactly what I had been looking for.

The whole booking process was incredibly straightforward and completely stress-free. On the day itself, Zoe arrived and got straight to work. In fact, before I even realised she had arrived, she had already drawn so many of our guests while they were waiting for the ceremony to begin. It was such a lovely way to keep everyone entertained and added something really special to the atmosphere.

Every single one of our guests absolutely loved their illustrations. They couldn’t stop talking about them, and everyone was so excited to take their portrait home with them on the day. It was such a thoughtful, personal keepsake and far more meaningful than a traditional wedding favour.

One of the loveliest touches was receiving three additional illustrations from Zoe after the wedding, featuring some of our favourite photos. It means we now have beautiful pieces to frame and treasure forever. As a bride and groom, it’s easy to miss out on a lot of what happens during the day, so having these extra illustrations was incredibly special.

I genuinely couldn’t recommend Zoe highly enough. If you’re looking for a live wedding illustrator or an artist for any special occasion, don’t hesitate to book her. She is incredibly talented, professional, and such a wonderful addition to our wedding. It was one of the best decisions we made, and we’re so grateful to have these beautiful memories to cherish forever.
Amy
Amy Sent on 09/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Zoe is incredible!

Zoe illustrated live at our wedding and we couldn't recommend her enough! We originally had an alternative artist booked, however due to personal reasons they had to cancel at the very last minute. Fortunately for us, Zoe was able to step in with less than 24 hour's notice and we're so incredibly glad that she could! We were completely blown away by Zoe's talent, as were our guests - the illustrations created on the day have become the most perfect keepsakes from an amazing day. On what could have been a very stressful situation the day before our wedding, Zoe handled the last-minute change with such professionalism and we were at ease straight away knowing that we would have perfect illustrations created on our wedding day! If anyone is thinking of having a live illustrator at their wedding, Zoe is the perfect person for the job!
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Megan Sent on 15/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection in a Picture

Zoe was extremely polite, friendly and professional. Her work captured exactly what we needed to top off our perfect day. She fit in perfectly to our day and everyone absolutely loved her, her work and her vibe. Would recommend to anyone! Thank you for being amazing!
Lauran
Lauran Sent on 08/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best choice we made for our wedding

From the very first messages from Zoe I knew we had made the right decision. We wanted something a little different for our guests and I am so happy we found Zoe to give that. She talked me through everything she can and cannot do, the options we could pick and how it would all work on the day. My niece couldn't stop watching the drawings and our guests still talk about it now. 100% the best choice we made! I think I have already thanked you a millions times and I will continue to shout form the rooftops about how amazingly talented you are! If you are unsure if you want an illustrator, book Zoe and you will not be disappointed! Thanks again Zoe, Lauran & James x
Amy
Amy Sent on 08/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A + B wedding July 2025

We absolutely loved meeting Zoe and having her there on our wedding day. Her talent is incredible and all the guests loved her work! It was such a lovely surprise for everyone to be able to take away an illustration as a memory of the day. We cant recommend Zoe enough! Amy and Bill x
Casey
Casey Sent on 07/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing amazing amazing!!

Zoe is truly amazing at what she does and is so so lovely. I am sooooooo glad that we went for an illustrator at all and the fact we found and booked Zoe I really wouldn’t have wanted anyone else at all! Ourselves and our guests were so impressed and what an amazing keep sake for us all!! Thank you so much 💛💛
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Zoe  Britton
Zoe Britton
Illustrator

Hi, I'm Zoe - The Yorkshire Illustrator!

I am a qualified Graphic Designer and Art Educator who has made the leap in to Live Event Illustration, which is something that allows me to combine the two things that I love; drawing and people!

When I got married, we opted for a small, intimate wedding, and thought carefully about how to make the day fun for our guests, we wanted them to feel important.

We also wanted guests from both families to make connections and feel relaxed in each others company and I think live illustration is a great way to achieve this. I love the idea of families and friends coming together, and giving them an experience and keepsake that makes them feel special. Because they are special to you.​

If you book me for a longer day package you may also get to meet my husband, who assists by taking photographs, chatting to the guests and keeping me on track! He has been my biggest supporter, moving in to this crazy wedding industry! (He loves it too!)

I am a mum to a 5 year old and love trying anything creative. This year I have been exploring window painting! I also love decorating and a Netflix binge!

I feel so lucky to be able to be part of such special occasions and events and can't wait to hear alll about your wedding planning!

Dave Britton
Dave Britton
Illustration Assistant

I'm Dave, husband and assistant to the amazing Yorkshire Illustrator!

My role involves preparing materials, taking photos, chatting to guests, and supplying snacks to keep Zoe's energy up. Occasionally I'm even allowed to add soome colour to the illustrations!

I love having the opportunity to be part of the couple's wedding day and helping (in a small way) to provide some great memories for their guests, and being able to do so with my own wife just makes it all the more special. :-)

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Baildon, West Yorkshire BD17 6QS Baildon (West Yorkshire)

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