Paul Draws You
Wedding caricature artist // Chicago

The reception your guests won't forget

Paul draws your guests live while the party's in full swing - fast, funny and flattering - and everyone heads home with a keepsake.

A couple holding up their wedding caricature
What it is

Entertainment and a keepsake, in one

Here's how it plays out. Paul sets up in a corner, someone sits down, and a few minutes later there's a drawing that makes the whole table laugh. Then a line forms. Guests who weren't sure suddenly want in, and the ones waiting are watching over his shoulder, calling out, taking photos. It's entertainment the whole room can join - not a quiet corner activity. And unlike most wedding entertainment, every guest walks away with something hand-drawn to take home.

[Wedding photo - Paul drawing at a reception]
The work

Real weddings, real reactions

A couple holding up their wedding caricatureWeddings#842
A finished black-ink wedding caricatureWeddings#840
A wedding signing poster ready for guests to signWeddings#838
Packages

Pick your package

Every wedding is priced by package and guest count, never by the hour.

The Essentials

$750

Great for smaller weddings

What's included:
Live caricatures for your guests
Color markers and quality paper supplied
Protective sleeves so drawings get home safe
Travel within the Chicago area
★ Most booked

The Favorite

$950

Most weddings pick this one

What's included:
Everything in The Essentials
More drawing time for a bigger guest list
A signing poster of the two of you
Guests sign around your caricature
The keepsake everyone talks about

The Full Works

$1,250

For big days and big guest lists

What's included:
Everything in The Favorite
Maximum drawing time on the day
A larger signing poster, more room to sign
Priority booking for peak dates
How it works

Three easy steps

1

Check your date

Send a quick enquiry and Paul confirms he's free.

2

Lock it in

A simple agreement and deposit secure your day.

3

Enjoy the day

Paul shows up, sets up, and the fun takes care of itself.

What couples say

Loved by newlyweds

Paul was a wonderful addition to our wedding. He was prompt, polite, and so talented - all our guests loved him.
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We hired Paul to draw caricatures at our wedding and guests loved it. Fun, fast, spot-on - a unique touch and a great keepsake.
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Paul drew at my wedding reception and everyone loved him. Very professional, and he kept my guests entertained with his witty personality.
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We had Paul at our daughter's wedding reception and what a success. He engaged with everyone as he drew them. Hands down, a 5-star recommendation.
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Good to know

Wedding questions

[Service area map]

Chicago & beyond

Paul's based in Chicago and draws right across the city and suburbs - and he travels for events.

  • Chicago
  • Oak Park
  • Evanston
  • Naperville
  • Schaumburg
  • Hyde Park
  • Wheaton
  • Aurora
  • Skokie
  • Berwyn
  • the North Shore
  • the western suburbs
Keepsake idea

Add a signing poster

A hand-drawn keepsake your guests sign - included in higher packages, or add it to any wedding.

See the signing poster
Enquire

Check your date

Tell Paul your date and venue and he'll confirm availability and put a package together.

No spam, no phone-number-required pushy sales. Paul gets back to you himself.