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About

Alexandra Peterken is an artist and illustrator based in East London, England. For the past 2 years, Alex has created live guest portraits and illustrations for weddings and special events nationwide. Using pencil, watercolour and pen, Alex hand-paints fashion / stylised portraits of you and your guests as a personal keepsake from your special day.

Alex is a recommended supplier for the Foundling Museum (Grade II listed building), Balfour Hospitality, and Camden Weddings.

A stand-out event for Alex was creating illustrations for the engagement party of Emmy award-winning Host and Director Nelufar Hedayat.

Alex has also created live illustrations for brands including Remington and Club L London.

On the Day

The process starts with Alex chatting with your guests as an introduction to the artistic service; she will then take photos of the guests wanting to be illustrated and then sit and paint the guests for the remainder of the time, using the photo references. This makes the unique experience for your guests seamless, as they can continue to enjoy the event without needing to stand or pose for a prolonged time.

Alex will encourage all guests to have an illustration, whether that be couples, families, group shots or stylish individuals.

The paper heading will be personalised for the special day, showcasing the occasion or the newlyweds' name and event date.

Each illustration takes an average of 10 - 15 minutes, depending on the level of detail and number of people in the painting.

Once dry, each A5 illustration is gifted in a bio-degradable film sleeve, which guests can easily take home as a unique and personal wedding favour.

This is an excellent experience as guests get a customised mini-portrait painting, and they can also interact and watch Alex as she works her painting magic as an added experience to the day. Previous couples have expressed how unique and personal this service is, as well as being great as a quality, take-home gift for everyone to remember the day in years to come.

Alex is happy to travel for destination weddings both within the UK and International.

For next steps, please get in touch with Alex with any questions you may have and to check availability.

Wedding Artist
Live Guest Portraits
Wedding Guest Illustrations
Watercolour Illustrator

Woman-owned

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Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For adults

Other (Creative, artistic, live portrait illustrations)

What is included in the wedding package?

The wedding package includes my illustration service time, travel to/from London, and all materials including the personalised paper heading. 4 hours: from £600 5 hours: from £700 6 hours: from £800

How far in advance should I contact you?

Ideally please contact me at least 6 - 12 months before your wedding date. However, I can be booked at short notice if I have the availability

What other services to you provide?

Other (Wedding favours for the table set-up. Post-wedding guest illustrations)

Are you able to travel?

Yes, uK and International

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, this depends on location but starts from +£200

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, i would require a small table and chair to setup my painting station. It’s also ideal for me to have good lighting, ideally natural or be near a power source for my ring light