Drinks Reception Caricature Artist (Kildare based)

Drawing at a wedding, you learn to read the room. When to go for a big laugh and when to keep things gentle. At every Drinks Reception I’ve done, there’s always a few guests saying, “I’m getting this framed!”. And even the ones who aren’t so sure? More often than not, they’re tucking it under their arm by the end of the night. It grows on people.

That’s the magic of it! A fun, unforgettable keepsake from your special day. If you’d like to bring some extra joy to your wedding, get in touch.

(And yes, I’ll snap a photo of everyone I draw and email them to you afterwards.)

Live Caricatures in the Teacher's Lounge

Scoil Dara in Kilcock, co Kildare had me over to do some caricatures of staff, a few students, and (of course) the school dog.

Drinks Reception Entertainment

Drawing at a Drinks Reception once, I asked the Best Man if I could take something from the sweet trolley. He turns around and gives me the two fingers! Of a KitKat I mean. Nice guy.

TIP: If you’ve booked entertainment for your drinks reception, let the hotel know in advance. I’ve often arrived to surprised faces, moving chairs around last minute. When the space is prepped, we can start early and entertain your first guests.

I'm a live caricature artist — ready to add fun memories to your big day. If this sounds like something your guests would enjoy, get in touch!

Advice if you are getting a caricature artist at your Wedding Drinks Reception

At a recent wedding‎, I told the priest I was fascinated by his mass (86kg).

Seriously though, working in wedding entertainment means I can see what works well at a Drinks Reception.

Here’s my advice :

Go Interactive: Guests love things that involve themselves. Think of those magic selfie mirrors, or book a piano player who will take their requests.

Give Keepsakes: Something as a take-home memento always seems to be appreciated. Particularly among close friends, and family.

Make It Personal: Add touches that make reference to your own story, maybe like custom cocktails?

Timing: Put on some entertainment for when the guests are waiting, like when you are off doing photos.

I’m a Live Caricature Artist, I can tick all the boxes above, and add an extra bit of laughter to your day. If you’d like your guests to arrive for the dinner with smiles and sketches, get in touch. The jokes might be bad, but the drawings will be nice.

The best part of being a Wedding Caricature Artist

The element of surprise. Guest arrive, grab their drinks, and then I go on the hunt for someone brave enough to start us off. Once that first drawing is done, a queue usually forms in no time.

Sometimes when the bride and groom finally make their big entrance after the photos, they spot me and go "Oh I forgot we booked this!". It's moments like these that make the day extra special. Surprise turning into smiles.

I can help make your big day unforgettable!

"Will a Wedding Caricature Artist make us all look ridiculous?"

No! It's not like the caricatures in newspapers that are having a dig at politicians. Live wedding caricatures are about fun, not insults. My aim on the day will be to give every guest a drawing they’ll love, something funny and unique.

A caricature artist gets to know when to go for the big laugh, and when to keep it light. Every wedding I get a few guests telling me they are going to get this framed! And even the rare one who says they don’t really like theirs? You can usually spot them sneaking it home at the end of the night. It grows on them.

It’s all part of the magic, a fun, unforgettable wedding keepsake! IF you are looking to add some joy to your big day day, get in touch!

(and I'll take a photo of all the sitters and email them to you)

Caricaturing the guests at Drinks Reception in The Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny

Wedding of Niamh & James. This was a hot day and they had an ice-cream stand, which was a nice idea. I did about 2 hours during the drinks reception which is the usual, from 3pm until the dinner gong goes, and after that I just finish off the last few stragglers. So hopefully every guest who wanted a drawing got one.

Live Caricatures at Weddings, Parties, and Fundraisers

A few of my favourites from recent events in Kildare, Laois, and Carlow.

Carcature Drawing at Wedding Drinks Reception

Wedding Drinks Reception for Antonine & Conor, at The Johnstown Estate in Meath

Staff Summer Party Caricature Entertainment

A few of the caricatures I did at the Staff Summer Party for Wachsman.

At Bartleys Bar and Restaurant in The Grafton Hotel Dublin 2.

Caricature Commission of Actor Charlie Hughes

Caricature I did of local Athy actor Charlie Hughes, commissioned by Athy Sing and Sign. Presented after their performance at Ardscoil ns Trioniode in Athy.

(Third photo shows me smiling joyfully)

Live Wedding Reception Caricatures

At the drinks reception of Antoinette and Mark , at Marco Pierre White, Donnybrook.

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