By Ella Cairns

I create elegant live illustrations that give your guests a beautiful keepsake to take home from your wedding. Throughout the day, I capture your guests in my signature minimalist style, creating timeless hand-drawn portraits that become a lasting reminder of your celebration.

Each illustration is created by hand using fine ink on luxury card and presented in a protective sleeve, making it a thoughtful favour as well as live entertainment. Guests love watching the artwork come to life, and couples are left with a collection of unique portraits that tell the story of their day.

Alongside live guest illustrations, I also offer bespoke wedding bouquet paintings and personalised artwork, helping you preserve the memories of your wedding long after the day is over.

Based in Yorkshire, I’m available for weddings across the UK and would love to create something truly special for your celebration.

If you’re looking for something elegant, personal and a little different, I’d be delighted to be part of your day.

I’ve loved drawing and painting for as long as I can remember and studied Art before building a career in communications and marketing. Alongside my day job I continued creating bespoke illustrations and paintings, and what began as commissions for friends and family gradually grew into a business.

Today I specialise in live wedding guest illustrations and live wedding bouquet paintings, combining my love of creating with the joy of being part of such an important day. There’s something incredibly special about handing someone a hand-drawn portrait just minutes after meeting them. It’s a keepsake that captures not just how they looked, but how they felt. The same can be said for my bouquet paintings. Creating a lasting piece of art from your special day is a real honour.

Every piece of art is created by hand, with a relaxed, modern style that’s designed to be treasured long after the wedding is over. My aim is simple: to create thoughtful artwork that becomes one of the most memorable parts of your celebration.

As well as being an artist, I bring over a decade of experience in communications, client services and event delivery. Throughout my career I’ve managed high-profile projects, coordinated complex events and worked with clients where attention to detail, organisation and professionalism are essential.

My background means I understand how to work discreetly alongside photographers, videographers, venues and wedding planners, while keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. I’m experienced at managing timelines, adapting to changing schedules and delivering under pressure, allowing couples to relax knowing every aspect of the experience is in safe hands.

Alongside my professional career, I’ve spent several years creating bespoke commissioned artwork for clients across the UK. From personalised illustrations to milestone gifts and wedding commissions, every piece is created with the same care, precision and personal service that I bring to live events.

I specialise in live guest illustrations for weddings across Yorkshire and the UK, creating personalised keepsakes that entertain guests during the day and give them something meaningful to take home. I also illustrate at engagement parties, bridal showers, anniversaries and luxury private events, as well as selected corporate events looking for a unique interactive experience. My clients are typically couples who love thoughtful details and want to give their guests an experience that’s memorable, elegant and completely personal.

I hold a degree in Art and English and have combined formal artistic training with over ten years of professional experience in communications, business development and client relationship management.

Having worked as a Business Development Director, I’m used to planning complex projects, managing multiple stakeholders and delivering exceptional customer experiences from initial enquiry through to final delivery. These skills translate directly into live wedding illustration, where preparation, communication and reliability are just as important as creativity.

I’m experienced in event logistics, scheduling and working to tight deadlines, ensuring your guests receive beautifully hand-drawn illustrations without interrupting the flow of your celebration. Every booking is personally managed by me, from the first conversation through to the final portrait, giving couples a professional, dependable and highly personal service throughout.