Weddings/Events

I offer a variety of services for events such as save the dates, invitations, bridal portraits, bouquet illustrations, live event illustration, and custom cocktail signs.

Live wedding illustrator in Washington DC capturing guests and special moments in custom marker portraits. Perfect for DC, Maryland, and Virginia weddings. Unique entertainment and keepsake art from a local event artist.

@kelleyblakephotography

Live wedding illustrator in Washington DC capturing guests and special moments in custom marker portraits. Perfect for DC, Maryland, and Virginia weddings. Unique entertainment and keepsake art from a local event artist.

Live guest illustration

Have me come to your event to sketch your guests! Each 6x8 sketch takes 10-15 minutes depending on the number of subjects and is packaged with a backing board in a plastic sleeve for protection! Your guests can take the illustration home after the event as a special guest favor (one that they’ll want to keep!).

Perfect for weddings, birthday parties, bachelorettes, mitzvahs, or any other event!

My rate is $200/hr which does not include travel fees. I live in Arlington, VA but am available to travel! 2 hours/$400 minimum.

Contact me at hello@alexandraschmeling.com with inquiries.

Want to see more examples of my people portraits? Check out my fashion illustration Instagram account. I also can illustrate pets!

For even more customization, I can create custom background art to be printed on each illustration, like this one for CNBC.

Custom background for Friends to Lovers Bookstore in Alexandria, VA

Live event illustrator available in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland for boutique events, store openings, and brand activations.

Veronica Beard

@carolinejeangray

Live pet portrait illustrator based in Washington DC, creating custom marker sketches of dogs and cats at events.

Live pet portraiture at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel

@mariominerosphotography

Custom watercolor Save the Date designs created by a DC-based artist. Personalized artwork featuring venues, pets, or meaningful locations, perfect for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia weddings.

Save the Dates/ Invitations

Make your invitations perfectly personalized to you! I am available to create the entire invitation or just create watercolor elements like a pet portrait for you to use how you wish. I can produce invitations myself or provide you with the digital files for you to print them yourself. Contact me at hello@alexandraschmeling.com with inquiries!

Custom watercolor Save the Date designs created by a DC-based artist. Personalized artwork featuring venues, pets, or meaningful locations, perfect for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia weddings.

I created the background venue illustration for this invitation and the couple customized it with their information! I offer design services as well should you prefer.

Custom watercolor bridal portraits by a Washington DC artist, perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or gifts. Hand-painted from your wedding photos, capturing dresses, bouquets, and special moments in elegant detail.

Couple portraits

Commemorate your special day with a custom portrait! Available to order here.

Available for brides in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and nationwide. A thoughtful keepsake or heirloom illustration for couples who want timeless, personalized wedding art.

Bridal portraits

Capture your fairytale gown with a portrait of you on your big day. Available for purchase here.

Custom watercolor wedding venue illustrations by a Washington DC artist, perfect for Save the Dates, wedding décor, or anniversary gifts

Wedding venue illustrations

Use an illustration of your wedding venue as part of your stationary or as keepsake of your special day!

Watercolor portrait

Digital illustration

Custom watercolor bridal bouquet illustrations created by a Washington DC artist. Hand-painted from wedding photos to preserve the beauty of your flowers in a timeless, artistic keepsake

Bouquet illustrations

Flowers wilt but this won’t! Preserve your bouquet for years to come a this watercolor painting. Available in custom sizes starting at $200. Email hello@alexandraschmeling.com to inquire.

Custom watercolor cocktail signs hand-painted by a Washington DC artist, perfect for weddings, receptions, and signature drink displays. Personalized with your drinks, names, pets, or venue details for a fun and elegant touch.

Cocktail sign

Make your pups a part of your special day with a custom cocktail sign. Provide me with photos of your wedding cocktails and the pets they are named after and I will create a sign to be displayed at the bar of your wedding reception.

I offer a standard sign package here. If you would like anything different please fill out the form below and I would be happy to send you a custom quote!

Have a question? I would love to hear from you!


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Live wedding illustrator in Washington DC capturing guests and special moments in custom marker portraits. Perfect for DC, Maryland, and Virginia weddings. Unique entertainment and keepsake art from a local event artist.

Gray for Glioblastoma Valentine’s Day Event

@maddywilliamsphotography

 

Fashion illustration for Zadig and Voltaire in 2024