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Miki | Ottawa Wedding Illustrator

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🥂 Live Guest Portraits | Wedding Painting
🌿 Product painting & Brand activations
🌸 From 🇯🇵 | Based in Ottawa
🤱 Mama of 4
🎨 Commissions Closed

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I may not be the fastest illustrator in town, but I promise the final piece is worth it.🖌️

For me, the hardest part of live sketching is finding that perfect balance between capturing beautiful details, keeping a good speed, and genuinely connecting with your guests.

I’m not there just to mass-produce sketches on an assembly line. My goal is to bring incredible energy to your celebration and give your guests a personalized experience that truly enhances the magic of your wedding day✨

Because I’m a deeply emotional artist (or maybe it’s just a mom thing?), you will probably catch me shedding a tear or two at my easel while listening to the speeches.🥹 But behind the emotion, I’m constantly reviewing and refining my workflow so I can show up even better for my couples.
If you are looking for quality over quantity, you are my people🤍

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Miki Mateo — Wander Letters
Live Wedding Illustrator serving Ottawa & beyond✨
Services:
〰️ Live Guest Portraits
〰️ Live Wedding Painting
〰️ Custom Commissions (currently closed)
Inquire via wanderletters.com by @wander.letters

A little September throwback because I cannot get over these stunning photos from Katie & Chris’ wedding day!🥂✨ Beautifully captured by @sassa.photography
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live illustrator / @wander.letters
videographer / @andrewjune_
photographer / @sassa.photography
planner / @nineteenevents.co
venue / @fairmontmontebello
floral / @maisonanthea
hair / @hair.lounge.beauty
mua / @wanamaker_cosmetic_beauty
dress / @justinalexander
suit / @jimmythesuitguy
music / @highway_sunrise @cadenzastrings

#ottawawedding #ottawaillustrator #ottawaartist #guestportraits by @wander.letters

A little late, but here are the guest portraits from Brittney and Anna’s June wedding — two gorgeous brides surrounded by so much love, color, and celebration!🥂✨

Drawn in my fashion illustration style, each sketch captures a little piece of that magic.👗

Thank you again for choosing me as your illustrator — it was such a joy to be part of your day🩵

#ottawawedding #ottawaweddings #guestportraits #ottawaillustrator #ottawabrides by @wander.letters

Welcome Dinner fits 💃🏻 Produced and directed by @viacalligraphy 🤣

PS. Why yes I DID hand paint my own corset thank you for asking it’s inspired by Rachel Ruysch floral still life paintings 😌
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#ArtRetreat #GirlDinner by @wander.letters

Live Wedding Painting for Rebecca & Ryan✨

One of my favourite parts of this job is the journey I get to take with my couples. I first met Becca and Ryan at my very first wedding show a year and a half ago. I did a quick face sketch for them at the time, and seeing it used as part of their wedding program was sweet surprise✨

Their wedding was truly magical—they put so much care into every little detail, and the entire day felt as warm as their personalities. Becca’s complete trust in me supported me throughout the process, allowing me to create this 18x24 watercolour keepsake for them.

I’m honoured to witness and capture such genuine love between you two🩵

Stunning venue: @strathmere1865

Live Wedding Painting • Ottawa Wedding Painter by @wander.letters

A milestone for me, and a beautiful memory for them. 🎨✨ My very first live wedding painting was an incredibly emotional and special one.
Thank you again for trusting me with your big day!

#ottawawedding #liveweddingpainting
Ottawa live painter / illustrator by @wander.letters

The most special requests are the ones that bring loved ones together on the canvas.
It was an absolute honor to capture this beautiful winery wedding and paint a piece of heaven for the bride 🕊️✨

#ottawawedding
#liveweddingpainter by @wander.letters

“Grandma’s Garden🪴“

This 30x60 inch acrylic piece is a special commission of a client’s grandma’s house in Japan—a gift for her mom to honor their family’s roots.🌿

I learned so much working on this painting, and knowing that it’s bringing a piece of home closer to their hearts is the absolute best reward. Swipe to see the details and the process!

Thank you @emibuzzacooking for hanging this so beautifully in your dining room! by @wander.letters

Give your guests a wedding favor they’ll actually frame.🎨✨
Live Guest Portraits add an unforgettable touch to your special day.
Link in bio to check availability for your date!💛

#ottawawedding #ottawaillustrator by @wander.letters

Meghan and Dwayne’s sweet intimate wedding🥂

My heart completely melted having the little ones stand by my side, watching the watercolors come to life like magic 🪄
Loved sketching these beautiful guests and seeing their genuine reactions!

#ottawawedding #ottawabride #liveguestportraits by @wander.letters

Live sketching for Allie & Greg ✍️

Across all generations, I loved seeing the spark these portraits brought to their eyes. It’s always a privilege to turn a moment into a lasting keepsake 💞
Thank you for letting me be part of such a spectacular night at NAC!

Live Guest Portraits | Ottawa Wedding Illustrator by @wander.letters

Post-wedding sketches from Dominique & Bensun’s big day🥂✨

With 100+ guests, my goal is always the same: No one left behind.
Whether I’m sketching live on-site or completing in my studio post-wedding, every guest who signs up is guaranteed a unique keepsake.

Plus, I include 3 bonus portraits pre-painted and ready to gift—one for the couple and two for your parents (or any VIPs close to your heart). 🎁

It’s about more than just art; it’s about a seamless, stress-free experience for you and your favourite people.🩵

Now booking 2026 & 2027. Inquire via the link in bio to save your date!✨ by @wander.letters