NEW: Live Guest Portraits by Ben Keys — A Luxury Wedding Favor & Guest Experience
If you’ve ever been to a wedding where guests were still talking about the signature cocktail or that one killer dance-floor moment months later… just wait until they leave your wedding with a custom portrait in hand … creative live! We’re so excited to share about these Live Guest Portraits in Charleston that Ben is now offering!
We’re thrilled to share a brand new offering from Ben Keys: Live Guest Portraits—an unforgettable way to gift your guests something that’s equal parts favor, keepsake, and experience.
So… what is a Live Guest Portrait?
Picture this: As your guests sip cocktails, Ben captures their likeness with a custom hand-painted portrait. Each piece is done live at your event—whimsical, stylish, and ready for each guest to take home!
Ben works in a refined, brushy style and uniquely with acrylic paints—think: Vogue sketch meets Charleston charm. It’s less about perfect realism and more about capturing a guest’s energy and style in a few confident, expressive strokes. There is no pre-printed form, each piece is truly a custom, one-of-a-kind painting.
Why Guests Love Live Guest Portraits!
Let’s be honest: party favors can be hit or miss. (But don’t get us wrong, we LOVE collecting koozies from weddings over the last 10 years!)
But a custom painting? That’s going straight to the fridge. Or the office desk. Or the gallery wall.
Your guests will feel seen—literally!—and the buzz around the portrait station is always magnetic. People gather. They giggle. They line up with their best friends or their grandma. It becomes a little social moment inside your bigger celebration.
Why Couples Love It
Because it’s more than a favor—it’s entertainment.
Ben’s portrait station offers a charming moment of interaction while guests wait for dinner or explore the reception space. It keeps your celebration flowing and your guests engaged. And at the end of the night, your favorite people go home with a meaningful memento they’ll actually want to keep.
How the Live Guest Portraits Work
Ben typically paints during the cocktail hour and reception. Each portrait is created on luxe canvas paper, packaged beautifully, and once dry, handed directly to the guest.
Want to feature your parents, wedding party, or VIPs first? We can absolutely build that into the plan. There’s also the option to keep a digital copy of all the portraits after the wedding. Frame your favorites or compile them into a custom coffee table book as a keepsake from your day.
Ready to Add Live Guest Portraits to Your Celebration?
Let’s chat! This add-on is perfect for couples who want to offer something truly memorable to the welcome party or reception—not just seen-it-before favors, but an experience your guests will remember (and frame).
Email us or mention it during your Creative Call—we can’t wait to bring this to life at your celebration.
