Silvia Puglisi is a Tuscan live painter and illustrator, working in watercolour and acrylic at weddings across Italy.

Her guest portraits are painted on the spot during the celebration, and the painting becomes an event in itself. People gather to watch each piece take shape, so it works as entertainment as much as a keepsake. Couples often hand them out as favours, which lands better than most alternatives because each one is genuinely personal. Silvia also paints larger acrylic works of the day itself.

We love her for couples who want their guests to leave with something made for them, and a reception moment that draws everyone together.

Good to know: Silvia also creates hand-painted place cards and tableaux de mariage, so the artwork can run through the whole styling.