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Can a Live Wedding Illustrator Draw Children? (And Why They're Often My Favourite Guests!)
One of the questions I occasionally get asked is: "Will the children enjoy it too?" The short answer? Absolutely. In fact, some of my favourite moments at weddings have involved the youngest guests. Children are naturally curious One thing I've noticed after illustrating weddings across Cheshire and the UK is that children are fascinated by the drawing process. While adults often don't want to interrupt, children are wonderfully honest. They'll wander over to my illustration

Peggy
Jul 143 min read


From Peggy's Sketchbook #1: The One Wedding Keepsake Guests Don't Expect (But Always Love)
When couples first enquire about live wedding illustration, they often tell me they're looking for something a little different. Something interactive. Something personal. Something their guests will genuinely enjoy. But after illustrating weddings across Cheshire and beyond, I've realised the thing guests remember most isn't actually watching me draw. It's the moment they realise the portrait in my hand is theirs. It's always the reactions I remember Every wedding is differe

Peggy
Jul 72 min read


Can a Live Wedding Illustrator Draw Everyone at My Wedding?
One of the questions I'm asked most often is: "Will every guest receive a portrait?" The short answer is... it depends on your guest numbers and the package you choose. As a live wedding illustrator, my priority isn't simply drawing as many people as possible. It's making sure every portrait feels personal while keeping the experience enjoyable for everyone throughout the day. Every wedding is different No two weddings are ever the same. Some guests head straight over to my i

Peggy
Jun 303 min read


What Is Live Wedding Illustration? Everything You Need To Know Before Booking
When planning your wedding, you'll spend months choosing the perfect venue, flowers, photographer and entertainment. But what if your guests could leave with a personalised keepsake they'll actually want to keep? That's where live wedding illustration comes in. Live wedding illustration is a unique form of wedding entertainment where an artist creates hand-drawn portraits of your guests during your wedding day. Each guest receives a personalised illustration to take home, cre

Peggy
Jun 233 min read


How Live Wedding Illustration Can Be Personalised to Your Wedding
When couples first enquire about live wedding illustration, one of the most common questions I get is: “Can it be personalised to our wedding?” The answer is always — absolutely 🤍 Because for me, this isn’t just about drawing portraits on the day. It’s about designing something that truly reflects your story. 1. Pre-wedding portraits — including the people who matter most Not everyone you love can always be there on the day. I offer pre-wedding portraits so you can include f

Peggy
Mar 301 min read


Why Live Wedding Illustration Is the Wedding Entertainment Guests Never Forget
When couples plan their wedding day, they often look for something special that guests will truly remember. Live music, photo booths, and interactive experiences have become popular choices. But in recent years, another unique idea has been quietly capturing hearts across weddings in the UK — live wedding illustration. So what exactly makes it so special? It’s more than just a drawing. It’s an experience. During the wedding, a live illustrator sits among the guests and create

Peggy
Mar 162 min read


Why I Started Live Wedding Illustration 🤍
When I moved to the UK, I knew I wanted to build something of my own — something creative, meaningful, and truly mine. Drawing has always been part of my life, but like many people, it slowly faded into the background as life became busier. It wasn’t until my daughter turned two that I picked up my pencil again. Watching her grow reminded me how important it is to create, explore, and follow what brings you joy. That small moment quietly changed everything. What started as dr

Peggy
Mar 162 min read
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