hello, we’re Cupid & Co
Cupid & Co is the talented team of artists behind Lissie Loves, run by Katie and her fellow artist Lissie, specialising in unforgettable live art experiences. From bespoke wedding paintings to live guest portraits, they bring moments to life for weddings and large events. Cupid & Co is a separate business from Katie’s own solo work as a sole trader, Katie Bowden Art.
Live wedding illustrations
Live wedding illustrations are watercolour portraits of your guests, painted during the celebration and handed over to take home. They work as a wedding favour, a bit of entertainment and a keepsake all at once.
With a bigger guest list, the number of artists matters. One artist can only paint so many guests in an evening. A team working side by side means more guests are painted, the queue keeps moving, and every portrait is in the same style.
If you’re weighing up your options, read the complete guide to live wedding guest illustrations and the questions worth asking before you book. For one artist at a smaller wedding, see Katie’s guest illustrations.
our little cupids
Our little cupids
Four artists working as one studio, with a manager and an assistant keeping the day running smoothly, so a wedding or event can have several people drawing guests at once, in a consistent style, without anyone queuing all night.
Lissie
Founder | Artist
Katie
Co-founder | Artist
Laura
Artist
Elly
Artist
Megan
Manager / Assistant
Mlak
Assistant
Choose a style
Fashion style · faceless
Expressive poses and detailed outfits in watercolour, without facial features.
Fashion style · with a face
The same fashion illustration, with delicate facial detail added in.
Portrait · head & shoulder
Heirloom-quality portraits focused on facial likeness and refined brushwork.
For weddings, experience the joy
A creative hub with a matching shelf to display finished illustrations as they’re drawn — elegant, neutral and part of the day’s decor. For evening and winter weddings, the Neon Gallery Wall adds a glowing “Live Painting” sign, so guests can watch the artwork build through the night.
Hourly packages
These packages include:
4 hours, incl. 1hr set-up
6 hours, incl. 1hr set-up
7 hours, incl. 1hr set-up
Includes a 30×21cm painting of the couple.
9 hours, incl. 1hr set-up
Includes a 30×40cm painting of the couple, with a background.
Amour and longer packages are also available on weekdays, or as joint packages (excluding bank holidays). Prices exclude travel.
Prefer a guaranteed number?
1 artist and 1 assistant for up to 6 hours; any unfinished portraits are completed in studio and posted, so your count is guaranteed.
Luxury upgrade
8 hours at your event, over one or two days; the rest completed in studio. Frames and bespoke border designs available on request.
No templates, no shortcuts — every painting is created entirely from scratch by a carefully selected team.
No one-size-fits-all template — we paint each guest as they are, capturing their unique beauty.
High-quality fine art materials and premium packaging, so every guest can safely take home their portrait.
We take pride in the way our setup enhances your event, creating a visually stunning, interactive experience.
Fine-art paintings, not caricatures or quick sketches — keepsakes guests treasure for years.
15+ years combined, painting at venues including St Paul's Cathedral, Sudeley Castle, Lake Como, Portugal and Barcelona.
A deposit reserves your event; the balance is due six weeks before.
Cupid & Co carries full insurance for every event.
Just a table from your venue — the Art Cart and supplies are ours.
Want the full studio?
Full packages, availability and booking are on the Cupid & Co site, or message Katie if you’d like her to talk it through with you first.
