Live Illustration - Melrose Designs

Live Event Illustration by Melrose Designs
Looking for entertainment that your guests can take home and treasure? Melrose Designs in Lancaster has got you covered!

Specialising in unique wedding entertainment that doubles as a truly personal memento.

Live event illustration by Melrose Designs brings your guests together, creates conversation, and adds a little extra magic to your wedding day with their top-class wedding services

It’s the perfect ice breaker and conversation starter, giving your guests something exciting to watch and get involved with while you sneak away for those all-important newlywed photos.

My signature illustration style is cute, flattering, and full of personality, with a particular love for capturing those beautiful wedding outfits, accessories, and little details your guests have spent so much time choosing.

Take me home!
Each illustration is created at A6 size, making it the perfect keepsake to slip into a clutch bag or pocket. Every portrait is presented in a protective waterproof sleeve so your guests can take their artwork home safely.

Eyes peeled
And the entertainment doesn’t stop at the finished illustration! Guests love watching their portraits come to life, chatting with me as I work and spotting themselves & friends in the growing collection of drawings. It often becomes a little game of Guess Who? throughout the day! Everyone loves it, from the little flower girls to grandma.

The result is an interactive wedding experience that gets people talking, brings guests together and leaves everyone with something personal to remember your wedding by. As a self-confessed people person, I love chatting away to guests and hearing about how they know the bride & groom. We are a very approachable team and feel like part of the party.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can you illustrate?

I can usually illustrate a couple in around 10–12 minutes, depending on the level of detail.
On average, I complete approximately 5 couples (10 people) per hour.
As a guide, for a wedding with around 60–70 guests, I would recommend a 6-hour booking to give me plenty of time to capture everyone.

How long can you stay?

As long or as little as you need!
My in-person bookings range from 2.5 to 6 hours. I also arrive 30 minutes before your ceremony free of charge, allowing me to get set up and capture any early-bird guests before the celebrations really get underway.

Do you offer packages?

Yes! My current packages are:

BRONZE — £250
2.5 hours · approximately 30 guests

SILVER — £450
4.5 hours · approximately 40–50 guests

GOLD — £600
6 hours · approximately 60–70 guests

PLATINUM — £850
6 hours in person + unlimited studio time, guaranteeing that all remaining guests are completed the following day.

These packages are simply a starting point. Every wedding is different, so I’m always happy to tailor a package around the timings, guest numbers and rhythm of your day.

What if some of our guests are shy?

Absolutely no problem!

Not everyone wants to be the centre of attention, and some guests are perfectly happy simply watching the illustrations being created. There’s no pressure to take part.

That said, I often find that after seeing a few portraits appear, even the shyest guests start wanting to join in!

Do guests have to sit or stand and pose?

Nope!

Your guests can carry on enjoying the wedding as normal. I simply take a quick reference photo so I can capture their outfit and details accurately, meaning they can get back to enjoying the celebrations.

I also love sending the reference photos back to the couple afterwards, as there are often some lovely moments in there that you might not have seen on the day.

Ready to add a little illustration magic to your wedding?

If you’re looking for unique entertainment, a personal keepsake, and something your guests will genuinely talk about, live wedding illustration could be the perfect addition to your special day.

I’d love to hear all about your plans and chat about how we can create something completely personal to you and your guests.

No obligation, just a friendly chat.

Lots of love,
Melissa x
Melrose Designs

Melissa Rose Walling is the owner of Melrose Designs, a wedding supplier dedicated to live event illustration and personalised favours.