Where are you based?

 I am based in central Manchester, United Kingdom.

How far do you travel too?

I travel around the UK and Europe for destination weddings. I can travel around Greater Manchester at no extra cost. Travel outside of this area will incur additional travel and possibly overnight accommodation costs.

What is the cost of your live guest painting service?

Prices range from £600 depending on the amount of hours you would like to hire me for and other costs that may be incurred such as travel and accommodation. Please visit the packages page to find out more information. For a quote with an exact price you will need to complete the enquiry form here.

How many guest paintings can you complete at my event?

On average a head and shoulder painting of 1 guest will take up to 10 minutes, and of 2 guests up to 15 minutes, depending on any complexities (such as clothing patterns, longer hair etc).

Which package is best for my event?

If your event has over 100 guests, you will only be able to book the 6 hour Silver Package or the 8 hour Gold Package. The 4 hour Bronze package is for smaller events only. Due to the nature of my service, 4 hours isn’t enough time for events with many guests.

If your venue is more than 2 hours drive from Central Manchester, you will not be able to book the 4 Hour Bronze Package. I will only travel long distances for the 6 or 8 hour packages, which will also include a travel and hotel fee on top (to be determined in your quote).

What if not every guest gets a painting?

As I am a one woman band I will do my best to do as many paintings as I can in the time frame you have booked me for. For larger events it’s impossible to paint every guest and i will paint on a first come first served basis. However if you want to make sure specific guests receive a painting such as the bridal party etc. please see the next question.

After the event, at your request I can email over any pictures that didn’t get painted on the day. You can then select the pictures that you would like painted and I will paint them in my studio and post them directly to you. The cost of this is £5 per head + postage. The lead time on receiving these paintings can be up to 4 weeks, depending on how many events I am doing at the time.

Can I request priority paintings for special guests?

Yes! Once you have booked with me and paid the deposit to secure your date, if required we can discuss which guests you would like to prioritise. I will then make a note of their names on the day to be put at the top of the list.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes, all bookings that are longer than 6 weeks away require a 20% deposit to secure the date. The deposit needs to be paid upon booking once you are happy with your quote and have completed and signed the booking form. If I do not receive the deposit upon booking, the booking will be void and the date will not be held for you.

Last minute bookings where the event date is within 6 weeks will need to be paid in full upon booking.

When will the balance need to be paid?

The remaining balance needs to be paid no later than 6 weeks before the booked date. I understand planning events and weddings can be a busy and stressful time and things are easily forgotten, so I will send a reminder via email just before the due date if the balance is still outstanding.

Do you offer payment in instalments?

There are currently no payment instalment plans in place. The balance is required to be paid in full anytime up to 6 weeks before the booked date.

What happens if I don’t pay the balance 6 weeks before the booked date?

If you have a current booking with me, please contact me via phone or email as soon as possible to discuss this matter. If I have sent you an email and I do not hear back from you, your booking will be cancelled.

What if I need to cancel my booking?

• Cancelling after you have paid the deposit: deposits are non refundable.

• Cancelling after you have paid the full balance: refunds of the remaining balance (not including the deposit) will not be given with less than 6 weeks notice unless you have spoken directly with me and we have came to an arrangement.  

How will you travel to my UK event?

I currently travel by car, which is my own vehicle. I plan my routes prior to travel and make sure I leave plenty of time to arrive on time to your event. If your venue is not easily accessible by car this may affect my ability to offer you a quote. Please consider this when submitting your enquiry via the enquiry form.

Can I book your for my wedding/event overseas?

Yes, I am able to travel overseas. However please note this would incur additional travel and accommodation costs. Please provide all the location information on the enquiry form.

If your overseas venue is not easily accessible by public transport, this may affect my ability to offer you a quote. Please consider this when submitting your enquiry.

Are travel costs included in the price?

Travel costs are included in the price for Greater Manchester only. Other locations will incur mileage charges at £0.45p per mile. If mileage fees incur this will be clearly shown on your quote. Please always provide your event location information on the enquiry form so I can provide you with an accurate quote.

What size are the guest paintings?

All guest paintings are on size A6 watercolour paper, and will be placed inside a clear plastic sleeve for protection for guests to take home. 

What time will you start painting at my event?

For weddings it’s best to arrive to set up either before or during the ceremony. That way, once guests have left the ceremony during the first lull/reception canapes and drinks whilst pictures are being taken I can get started. I will stop accepting new paintings once I have taken enough to fill up my booked time. So that I can finish the remaining portraits and have no guests waiting when it’s time for me to leave. 

For other non wedding events, I will arrive around 1 hour to 30mins prior to the start of the event to set up.

What does the booking process involve?

• Please fill out the online enquiry form providing as much information as possible about your wedding/event. 

• Once your enquiry has been submitted, if your date is available I will aim to send a quote to you via email as soon as possible (please allow longer for a reply if submitting the form on a weekend).  If I need more information to complete your quote I will contact you via email with the details you have provided.

  (Please note a quote will only be sent if I am available on your required dates, if I am not available on your selected dates I will send an email to let you know.)

• When you have received the quote, if you're happy to book, you will need to complete, sign and return the PDF booking form that I will email you.

• Once I have received the completed and signed booking form, I will email you the invoice. If your booking is less than 6 weeks away the invoice will need to be paid in full. If your booking is more than 6 weeks away, a 20% deposit is payable and the balance payable up to 6 weeks before the event date.

• Once all the above is done, you are officially booked in and we can discuss any personalisation you require on the paper.

How long are quotes valid for?

You will have 7 days to book upon receiving a quote. If it has been longer than 7 days since you received your quote and you would still like to book, please contact me via email to check if your date is still available.

Will you require any equipment at the venue?

Yes. I will require tap water (for the paints), a chair and a large table as I need room for my supplies and to lay out my finished paintings to dry ready for guests to collect. I can bring a white table cloth with me upon request, but if you have your own in keeping with your wedding theme please do so. I will also bring a chargeable lamp to use in the instance where the venue is particularly dark.

Do you have Public Liability Insurance?

Yes I am fully insured for Public Liability. More information can be provided if required and shared with your venue upon request.