We’ve all seen it: the cute-but-forgotten wedding favours left behind on the tables. Sugared almonds, personalised keyrings and candles, custom cookies — sweet gestures, but often forgotten by morning.

If you’re planning a wedding and want to give your guests something truly unforgettable, it’s time to rethink the standard favour and opt for a meaningful, one-of-a-kind keepsake—something they’ll frame, not toss.

Here’s why **live painted wedding gifts** are the keepsake your guests didn’t know they needed.

1. They’re Personalised in Real Time

Imagine this: your guest is sitting at their table, chatting and laughing, when a live artist hands them a custom watercolour portrait—painted just moments ago.

It’s their face. Their outfit. Their moment.

That’s not just a favour. That’s a piece of art, a memory captured in time.

2. They Don’t Get Left Behind

Typical wedding favours often get left on the table or forgotten in a handbag. But a custom portrait?
Guests protect it, admire it, and share it on Instagram before the night’s over.

They’ll frame it, display it, and remember your wedding every time they walk past it at home.

3. It’s the Ultimate ‘Thank You’

Giving your loved ones something this thoughtful says, "You matter."
It’s a gesture that goes beyond the expected and shows your appreciation in a way that words can’t.

Many couples say the live guest portraits became one of their favourite parts of the entire day—not just for them, but for their friends and family too.

4. They’re Conversation Starters

Not only do guests love the portraits, they love watching them being made.
A live artist working at your wedding creates an interactive experience that draws people in, sparks conversation, and adds an elegant, creative energy to the atmosphere.

5. They Can Match Your Aesthetic

Whether your wedding theme is modern, romantic, boho, or timeless, the artwork can be styled to suit. My setup and art style are designed to complement your décor and vibe—not distract from it.

Even the packaging of each portrait is carefully considered, so it feels luxe and cohesive with the rest of your wedding experience.

Keepsake Wedding Favours, Reimagined

If you’re looking for:

Memorable guest gifts
Luxury details with personal meaning
A wedding experience no one will forget

Then live guest portraits are the perfect keepsake favour for your UK or destination wedding.

A Note from Kerri Anne

As a live wedding artist based in Manchester, I paint watercolour portraits for guests across the UK and Europe. Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a luxury weekend celebration, I bring a creative, calm, and joyful presence to your day—along with beautifully illustrated keepsakes your guests will actually keep.

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Wedding Keepsakes Your Guests Will Actually Keep Forever