Planning a wedding in 2025 and want your guests to be talking about it for years to come? Say hello to the UK’s fastest-rising wedding trend: Live Wedding Guest Portraits. This luxurious and memorable experience is transforming the way couples entertain their guests, while adding a beautiful, personal touch to the day.

What Are Live Wedding Guest Portraits?

A live wedding painter sets up at your reception and paints quick, charming portraits of your guests throughout the event. Each guest goes home with a one-of-a-kind keepsake—and you get a celebration filled with joy, laughter, and incredible energy.

It’s the perfect mix of entertainment, artwork, and memory-making.

I paint in my signature head and shoulders faceless style.

But with every artist possessing a unique styles, you can choose an artist that fits the vibe of your event.

Why This Trend Is Exploding in the UK

It’s Personal, Not Generic
Forget the usual wedding favours that end up forgotten or thrown away. A hand-painted portrait is a treasured gift that your guests will actually frame.
Entertainment Meets Art
Watching a skilled artist at work adds to the ambience. It’s soothing, joyful, and inspiring—perfect for modern UK weddings looking for that extra touch of elegance.
It Elevates Your Wedding Aesthetic
Whether your venue is a countryside manor or a trendy London loft, a live painter fits right into your aesthetic. The artist’s setup becomes part of your styling—romantic, chic, and oh-so-Instagrammable.
A Keepsake That Outlasts the Cake
Your guests will eat the cake, but the portraits? They'll take them home, share them online, and remember your wedding every time they see them.

The Experience: What Guests Say

“This was the best wedding favour I’ve ever received!”
“So unexpected and thoughtful—I couldn’t believe I got a portrait of myself!”
“Watching the artist paint us while we chatted was such a unique moment.”

It’s not just a gift, it’s an experience—and in today’s world, experiences are everything.

How It Works with Kerri Anne Artist

As a Manchester-based live wedding artist, I bring watercolour portraits to life at weddings across the UK and Europe. Here’s what to expect:

A beautifully simple setup, so that it doesn’t clash or interfere with your wedding theme
4–8 hours of live guest portraits (plus some studio time if needed)
Professional-quality materials and elegant packaging (all paintings are placed in clear wallets to prevent any spilled drinks ruining them)
A calm, engaging presence that blends seamlessly into your big day

Whether your wedding is in London, the Lake District, or a villa in Tuscany, I’ll be there to capture it all in paint.

Is It Worth It?

If you're looking for:

A wow-factor experience for your guests
Timeless keepsakes that last
A luxury entertainment option that still feels personal

…then yes, live wedding guest portraits are more than worth it.

Final Thoughts

Live wedding guest painting is more than just a trend—it’s a movement toward intentional, personal weddings that make guests feel seen and celebrated. It’s art, entertainment, and memory rolled into one.

✨ Ready to bring this magic to your wedding? Click here to enquire about your date.

Why Live Wedding Guest Portraits Are the Next Big Wedding Trend (UK Edition)