Hand-Drawn Venue Illustrations for Weddings & Events
Mansfield Traquair | Barnbougle Castle | Archerfield House
There’s something unforgettable about the place you choose to celebrate. Whether it’s the soaring grandeur of Mansfield Traquair, the coastal elegance of Barnbougle Castle, the refined luxury of Archerfield House, or the historic charm of Dundas Castle, your venue is more than just a backdrop — it’s part of your story.
At Magenta Ink Calligraphy, I capture these iconic Scottish venues in hand-drawn ink and watercolour illustrations, created to celebrate the unique character of each building. Every drawing is original, crafted with care and detail to ensure your chosen place feels instantly recognisable and deeply personal.
How can you use venue illustrations?
For Weddings
Invitations & Save the Dates – start your stationery suite with a hand-painted sketch of your venue for a truly bespoke introduction.
On-the-Day Details – menus, orders of service, table plans, and place cards can all carry your venue illustration for a beautifully cohesive design.
Keepsake Artwork – frame your illustration as a timeless reminder of your wedding day, ready to hang in your home.
For Corporate Events
Luxury Branding – elevate gift bags, notebooks, or menus with a bespoke illustration of your venue.
Memorable Guest Experience – a hand-illustrated card or programme instantly elevates your event and leaves a lasting impression.
Marketing & PR – venue drawings add heritage, authenticity and elegance to promotional materials.
Why choose a hand-drawn venue illustration?
Unlike digital graphics or stock images, each illustration is unique, handmade, and full of character. They add romance, sophistication, and a personal touch that tells your guests: this event matters.
- They make people feel cared for – showing thought and effort in every detail.
- They add to the sense of occasion – turning stationery into keepsakes, not throwaways.
- They tell a story – connecting your guests to the place you’ve chosen to celebrate.
Venues I’ve illustrated so far
Mansfield Traquair – “Edinburgh’s Sistine Chapel”, a breathtaking backdrop for elegant weddings.
Barnbougle Castle – dramatic coastal charm with historic luxury.
Archerfield House – refined Scottish elegance, perfect for intimate and stylish gatherings.
Other venues can, of course, be created on request. Every commission is unique, and I’d be delighted to capture your chosen setting.
Commission Your Venue Illustration
If you’d like your wedding venue or event location beautifully hand-illustrated, I’d love to help. Each piece is bespoke, with options to reproduce the artwork across your stationery suite or as framed keepsakes.
Email suz@magentainkcalligraphy.co.uk to begin your commission.
Timeless, romantic, and completely personal – your venue deserves to be more than a backdrop. Let’s turn it into art.
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