Wedding Stationery Designers Who Offer Venue Illustrations (and Why They’re Worth It)
Every wedding begins with a place - a garden, a villa, a landscape that holds the day’s first breath of meaning. A venue illustration captures that place forever, translating architecture and light into art you can hold.
At Ofelia Botella Studio, these illustrations are among the most requested commissions. “They ground the suite,” Ofelia explains. “It’s the difference between pretty stationery and something profoundly personal.”
What a Venue Illustration Adds to Your Stationery
Sense of Place — guests see your venue before they arrive, feeling instantly transported.
Romance & Memory — the building or landscape becomes a keepsake, long after the day.
Continuity of Design — colours and textures from your venue influence the entire suite.
Artistic Legacy — a fine-art piece you’ll frame and cherish long beyond your wedding.
“The watercolor she did of the Redwood forest was spot-on,” writes Brooke R., “it captured the magical vibe of our wedding location perfectly.”
Where Venue Illustrations Appear
Couples often incorporate their venue artwork across:
Invitations and save-the-dates
Envelope liners or wax seals
Wedding websites
Menus, programs, or seating charts
Thank-you cards
Each placement transforms a design element into a personal statement - a portrait of your story’s setting.
Our Process
Reference Gathering — send photos, floor plans, or even Google Maps views.
Composition & Sketch — our artists balance architectural form with natural surroundings.
Watercolour Painting — the venue is rendered in delicate layers of pigment and texture.
Digital Application — we integrate the final artwork across your suite design.
Tips from Ofelia
“The best venue paintings balance precision with feeling. They should be recognisable, but soft — like remembering a place you love, rather than simply documenting it.”
FAQs
1. What is a venue illustration?
A hand-painted rendering of your wedding location used in stationery and décor.
2. How long does it take?
Usually 2–4 weeks, depending on complexity.
3. Do I need professional photos?
Not necessarily — we can work from clear images or architectural references.
4. Can it include florals or people?
Yes — though we often keep them minimal for timelessness.
5. Can I print it as artwork later?
Absolutely — many couples frame it as a keepsake.
6. Does it work with modern venues too?
Yes — illustration style adapts beautifully to both historic and contemporary spaces.
7. Can you create multiple views (front, garden, interior)?
Yes — each is composed as a separate artwork.
8. How is the artwork delivered?
High-resolution files ready for print and digital.
9. What medium is used?
Traditional watercolour and gouache on fine-art paper.
10. Is it included in your wedding stationery design service?
Yes — venue illustrations are available as an add-on or within bespoke suites.
