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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: April 2025

Interactive painting entertainment. TWIA AWARD WINNER - 2025 - BEST SPECIAL TOUCH SOUTH CENTRAL

A fine art guest book added to by all of your loved ones on the day - no matter what age, to cherish for generations to come.

CREATIVE, FUN, CONVERSATIONAL, SENTIMENTAL AND TOTALLY UNIQUE

"Our guests loved it! Everyone commented on what a great idea it was- no one had seen it at a wedding before! It was so nice to have something different at our wedding."

  • The bespoke painted guest canvas - supported by a professional artist.
  • Run by contemporary painter Emma J Read, and supported by her small team of trusted artists.
  • Get a gorgeous meaningful statement canvas for your home that everyone you love has contributed towards.
  • Accessible and inclusive - everyone can paint!
  • Your design choice - we work together to create a design that you'll love!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For adults
Other (Painting, Interactive art, Live painting)

What is included in the wedding package?

I have 3 different packages for different experiences and budgets. From an experience led package to full framing and photobook

How far in advance should I contact you?

Ideally a minimum of 4-6 months, however as long as we can can get the design agreed I'm happy to take bookings at very short notice so it can be weeks. Equally I take bookings 2 years in advance

What other services to you provide?

Other

Are you able to travel?

Yes, commonly South UK, though happy to travel further

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, based on a bespoke quote

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

No

How long is the act?

Between 2 - 6 hours generally. Most common time frame is 3-4 hours though and that is enough time

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

I like to arrive at the venue 1 hour before the event ideally

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 event

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Depending on the package

What are the forms of payment?

Transfer via invoice

Served in

Essex, South West London, Surrey and Wiltshire

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Reviews for Make Your Mark Events - Your Guest Canvas

Naomi
Naomi Sent on 13/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best parts of our day. Emma was phenomenal, guests loved it, and the painting is amazing!

From the second we saw Emma on instagram, we had to book her - the idea is so unique. And we didn't regret one bit of it!!! Emma herself is wonderful - warm, responsive, great with ideas and guidance, and really lovely with guests. And the experience she provides is second to none! Your guests have the best time, it encapsulates something to personal, and you have something wonderful to hang on your wall too. Book Emma now!!!!
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Chris Sent on 24/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great fun for guests and amazing memento of the day !

We had a fantastic experience with Emma and MYME. Right from the start up meeting we got a great feel for her enthusiasm and converting our ideas for our artwork into a framework with a suitably seasonal palate. On our wedding day she was very professional and accommodating with our guests, and great in guiding them whilst letting them express their natural style and design flow. She has been very helpful in getting the finishing touches right for our artwork and we cannot wait to get our hands on the finished product. If you're looking for something a little different at your wedding or special day you don't need to look any further !
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Amy S. Sent on 23/11/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Unique guest entertainment

Really recommend using MYM for your wedding. The guests absolutely loved it and it's so cool we've now got an original piece of art we know has been painted by all of our wedding guests. Emma was fantastic throughout, very responsive and helped us with ideas for the canvas, and Shona was brilliant on the day. We used MYM during our drinks reception between the ceremony and meal and it was a great form of entertainment for our guests.
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Jack Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Better than we could have ever imagined!

Emma was very professional and creative. She really made the experience feel personalised and special for us. We had a meeting to plan the painting and she brought some very good ideas and helped us choose an idea that was unique to us. On the day, the guests, really enjoyed the activity and the artist present helped to guide them with painting. There was no mess at all and everything was left clean afterwards.

The painting itself was magnificent. It is really impressive takes place and our living room as a moment of the day, but also as a piece of art and its own right. We would highly recommend make your Mark.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 17/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Entertainment/keepsake!

Emma is incredible. Our guests absoluty loved painting our canvas and we have the most wonderful keepsake. Communication was perfect and she couldn't have done more for us. Even more, the book with the photos and notes from our guests is so special. If you are looking for unique wedding entertainment and beautiful art, look no further. If there were more stars we would give them!
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Laura Sent on 15/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most EPIC guest book!!!

If you’re looking for a guest book with a difference, book Emma for your wedding! Emma created a beautiful piece of art for our wedding day for all our guests to paint. Our guests all commented on how different the idea was and the finished piece is beyond what we imagined. Emma is so creative, we gave her so many ideas on our consultation as we wanted the painting to tell the story of our 10 years relationship so far and she just smashed it. We love our painting and the fact all our guests painted it for us! Thankyou Emma, it is sitting on our wall and makes us smile everyday 🥰
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Chloe Sent on 18/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A gorgeous touch

Emma and her talent was such an amazing addition to our day. Everyone said they’d never seen anything like it before, it gave them all something to do during the day and now we have the gorgeous canvas above our bed.
Emma was amazing throughout the experience, made the design so personal to us and was so friendly to everyone on the day
Becky
Becky Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unique and special

Such an original and cool idea that went down a treat at our wedding! Our guests loved having a go at painting, all ages got involved from 5 years old to 85! It really went with the fun and chilled vibe we wanted for our day. We now have unique piece of art that all of wedding guests contributed to, what a wonderful way to remember our special day. Emma was fab from start to finish, there is a real personal touch throughout. Planning a wedding is stressful but dealing with Emma was super easy. Thank you! Becky and Jonny xx
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Nicola Sent on 03/09/2024
4.4 out of 5 rating

The best part of our wedding!

Booking MYME was the best decision we made. Our guests loved it, we loved it and we have a lovely piece of artwork to remember the day! Thank you so much
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 21/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a fabulous addition to our wedding day

Emma was so lovely from our initial meeting, creating various art sketches for us to choose and was always available to answer questions up to the day. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed taking part in painting a special memory of our day and commented on how lovely and helpful Emma was. We now have a vibrant piece of artwork for our new home and a great photo book of our guests painting the canvas. I would recommend this activity to anyone !
Kiran
Kiran Sent on 15/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best unique wedding touch

We booked Emma for her unique idea to be part of our wedding in May 24. We received so so many compliments about the idea with our guests loving the painting and feeling very special. Emma was incredible on the day, as we had a lot of guests for her to contend with. We have just received our incredible canvas, framed and put up in our living room, and it’s such a special piece to have with us forever. Emma also made us a beautiful book alongside with snaps of our guests and I would 10000% recommend her for a wedding! We loved it
T Clayton
T Clayton Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs T Clayton-Kippin

Emma was a joy to work with and captured our vision and all the symbolic touches beautifully. The picture takes pride of place, reminding us of our special day with those we love.
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Catherine Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book this for your wedding!

I would 100% recommend this service to anyone getting married- it so was popular, we had so many amazing compliments about the idea and the finished painting looks AMAZING!!!
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Amy-Lee Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best idea, love it!

We wanted something to entertain the guests during our drinks reception (that wasn't forced upon them) and we loved the idea of having something at the end of it. Emma was great from the start and when we discussed our design options with her she came back with more than we ever could have thought. On the day guests really enjoyed doing the painting (those who missed it even said how gutted they were) and all have said they can't wait to see it in the house and point out their contributions! The finished article is just awesome, we love it! Highly recommend if you're looking for something different to treasure after your day.
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Emily Sent on 24/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Made our day!

Emma was fantastic. She was so friendly and our guests all loved the canvas painting! Would definitely recommend to make your special event unique and personal.
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