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Your flowers last a day; your painting lasts a lifetime.
I'm Ella Cairns, a Yorkshire artist based near Leeds who brings live art to your wedding celebrations. I paint your bouquet at your reception, draw guest portraits as personal favours, and host guided paint & sip parties for your hen do. However you celebrate, you keep the feeling long after the day.
Live Wedding Bouquet Painting
I set up quietly at your reception and paint your bouquet while the day happens around me. Guests love watching it come to life. You take home a one-of-a-kind original, professionally framed and ready to hang.
Signature (live on the day): A4 £695 · A3 £895 · A2 £1,195
Keepsake (after your day): painted from your wedding photos, from £295
Live painting runs for 3–6 hours, depending on the size of the painting and how your day flows.
Live Guest Illustrations: The Portrait Booth
Guests drop into my pop-up Portrait Booth during the drinks reception or evening, alone, as couples or in small groups. Each portrait is hand-drawn on premium postcard card in about 5–8 minutes, so every guest leaves with something made just for them. It's a wedding favour people actually keep.
Line drawing: The Classic (up to 2.5 hrs) £395 · The Signature (up to 4 hrs) £595 · The Celebration (up to 6 hrs) £795
Watercolour: The Classic (up to 3 hrs) £520 · The Signature (up to 5 hrs) £720 · The Celebration (up to 7 hrs) £920
Bespoke packages are available for larger weddings and all-day celebrations.
Hen Do Paint & Sip
A relaxed, guided paint & sip that comes to you. Book me to host at your chosen venue, spa or rented house. No experience needed, all materials are included and everyone leaves with a keepsake painting. From £25 per person for groups of 10 or more (£250 minimum). Guests are welcome to bring their own drinks and nibbles. It fits neatly around a spa, lunch or evening out.
Why couples choose me
Over a decade of event management experience, so I fit into your timeline without fuss
Featured in Your Yorkshire Wedding magazine
Calm, unobtrusive setup that works well alongside photographers and videographers
Suits country house, barn, luxury and intimate weddings, as well as civil ceremonies
Where I work
I'm based near Leeds and travel within 60 miles, covering Leeds, York, Harrogate, Wakefield, Bradford, Wetherby, Ripon, Ilkley and the Yorkshire Dales. Paint & sip parties come to your venue anywhere in Yorkshire (a travel charge may apply further afield). I can travel further on request.
Now booking 2027 and 2028 weddings. Dates fill up quickly, so get in touch for a free, no-pressure chat.
How does live wedding bouquet painting work?
I set up quietly at your reception and paint your bouquet while the day happens around me. It takes 3 to 6 hours depending on the size of the painting and how your day flows. You take home a one-of-a-kind original, professionally framed. Signature sizes: A4 £695, A3 £895, A2 £1,195.
Can you paint my bouquet if I don't want a live painter on the day?
Yes. My Keepsake option is painted after your wedding from your photographs, so I don't need to attend. Prices start from £295.
How do the guest portraits work?
I set up a pop-up Portrait Booth at your venue. Guests drop in alone, as couples, families or small groups, and each portrait takes about 5 to 8 minutes. Every guest leaves with a hand-drawn keepsake on premium postcard card, in line drawing or watercolour. Packages run from 2.5 to 7 hours, and bespoke options are available for larger weddings.
How do I book and what are your payment terms?
A 50% deposit secures your date and the balance is due one week before your wedding. I'm now booking 2027 and 2028. Because each piece is made for you, commissions can't be refunded if you change your mind, but if something isn't right with the finished piece I will put it right.
Do you host hen do paint & sip parties?
Yes. I come to your chosen venue, spa or rented house and guide everyone step by step. No experience is needed, all materials are included and everyone leaves with a keepsake painting. It's from £25 per person for groups of 10 or more, with a £250 minimum. Guests are welcome to bring their own drinks and nibbles.
Where do you travel to?
I'm based near Leeds and travel within 60 miles, including York, Harrogate, Wakefield, Bradford, Wetherby, Ripon, Ilkley and the Yorkshire Dales. Further afield is available on request, and a travel charge may apply for venues further away.