Which Style Do You Prefer? Categorizing Newlywed Portrait Illustrations into Six Different Genres!

I Want to Try! Ordering a Portrait ♡

Are there any brides-to-be considering ordering a portrait of themselves for their wedding? ♡

Welcome boards, original stamps, thank-you tags, etc...

Portraits of the bride and groom can be very useful for DIY wedding items.

For items that guests will take home, the ease of handing over a portrait rather than a photo is also a popular reason.

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Various Styles of Portraits!

Portraits can be ordered by finding an artist who draws in a style you like.

However, searching for someone who can create your ideal illustration among many portrait artists can be challenging.

Since you may be attracted to various options, it's essential to grasp your preferred style first.

In this article, we've broadly categorized portraits into seven different styles.

Brides-to-be considering ordering a portrait should think about which style fits their vision while looking through this guide! ♡

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Portrait Style 1: Warm Hand-drawn Style

The first style introduced is portraits that convey warmth, drawn with colored pencils or watercolors.

The gentle atmosphere created by the soft touch of these portraits makes them perfect for weddings.

The delicate texture makes it particularly suitable for larger items like welcome boards. ♡

This style is recommended for those aiming for a cozy and natural wedding.

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Portrait Style 2: Line Art Style

Recently, line art portraits have been gaining popularity.

The monochrome portraits outlined without shadows present a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere.

This style is recommended for those who want a simple and unified design for their wedding items.

For simple line art portraits, it's common to request full-body depictions.

Some bride and groom couples even have portraits drawn from the back as well as the front.

Line art portraits that intentionally leave out the eyes are also fashionable.

If you feel a bit shy about having both photos and portraits, ordering an eye-less line art can be a great choice.

Portrait Style 3: Line Art × Color

Colored sections of line art portraits are also quite popular.

By using color for elements like wedding bouquets or colored dresses, a lively atmosphere is created.

Softly colored illustrations showcase a delicate vibe.

Even though they are all called line art, the thickness of the lines, the touch, and the shades of color differ among artists. It’s exciting to find that perfect artist!

Portrait Style 4: Character Deformed Style

Portraits that deform the couple like animated characters are also an option.

Rather than closely resembling their faces, the artist can take creative liberty with the faces while capturing their essence through clothing.

The cute deformed illustrations are very versatile.

This style is recommended for those who want a portrait but feel embarrassed about it being too realistic.

Portrait Style 5: Cartoon Style

Cartoon-style portraits that express the individuality of the face are a classic choice.

While lately, softer styles and simple line art have been more popular, cartoon portraits were the standard just a few years ago!

The hallmark of cartoon portraits is exaggerating facial features, resulting in illustrations that closely resemble the bride and groom.

If you want to prepare a portrait that will make guests exclaim, "You look just like them!", the cartoon style is recommended.

Many brides have had illustrations made that embody their favorite princesses or characters! ♡

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Portrait Style 6: Unique Style

Finally, we introduce portraits ordered from artists with unique styles.

Similar to character-style portraits, the likeness of the face is generally left to the artist, while the hairstyle and clothing are rendered to reflect the couple.

It’s wonderful to have a portrait created by an admired artist, isn’t it?

What Kind of Portrait Should You Order? ♡

We’ve introduced various styles of portraits for the bride and groom for wedding purposes.

Which style attracted you the most? ♡

While imagining the items you want to use the portrait for, think about which artist to commission! ♩

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