Design is in the details and this bridal shower was laden with meticulously curated details! Guests were visually swept away to the Mediterranean coast the moment they entered this space. The venue was adorned in lemon yellow hues and Capri blues for the occasion. A vibrant welcome sign greeted guests at the door and the color story continued through out the space, from the delicate place settings, down to the table seating cards which were composed of beautiful white roses, each in their own glass vase with the guests’ names and table numbers attached.

The event was designed and planned by Party with Sol and they definitely brought the ‘sol’ to this vibrant bridal shower!

The Maritime Parc, set inside Jersey City’s Liberty State Park was the perfect venue for this intimate brunch. The large windows brought in natural lighting and the room had plenty of space for with space for mingling as well as table seating.

Guests were treated to live acoustic music by Lawrence Trailer and live fashion illustrations by Deanna Kei (~ that’s me!)

The sketches were a hit! Guests were invited to be turned into fashion illustration versions of themselves and each walked away with a special keepsake from the day! Since it was a sit down event, guests posed for a quick photo at the sketching station and were able to return to their seats while their drawings were being created on the spot. Then they were able to pick up their sketches at their leisure.

Credit: Walter Wall Photography - Illustration: Deanna Kei

The bride-to-be wore a beautiful white sundress with a corseted bodice and a full skirt.

There was a gorgeous back drop set out for people to take selfies and photos in front of. It was the perfect spot for the cake cutting!

The event was photographed by Walter Wall Photography. The breathtaking images in this post are credit to Walter Wall Photography.

Each of the guests were dressed for the occasion. Here are some more illustrations of their looks!:

Here are some of the vendors who made the event such a success:

Venue: The Maritime Parc , Jersey City, New Jersey USA

Event Planner: Party With Sol

Music: Lawrence Trailer - Trailer Entertainment

Photographer: Walter Wall Photography

Live Fashion Art: Deanna Kei

Deanna Kei is a New York based live event illustrator who turns guests into fun fashion illustrations at special events. She’s available to book for live events, and for custom illustration projects *Contact deannakei@gmail.com

Searching for a unique interactive experience for your wedding or special event? A live illustrator will give your guests the VIP treatment, while transforming them into fashion illustrations on the spot. Think photo-booth, but more personalized!

Having live art at an event is such a special way to thank your guests for coming, while celebrating their personal style. Everyone has a lot of fun posing for their sketches and watching them come to life.

As a live illustrator, my role is to sketch people in the beautiful outfits they put together for the event, and to help them create a lasting memory.My sketches are done in inks and markers. Each sketch’s paper is branded with the event name and date, and is the perfect take home piece.

Live event illustration is becoming increasingly popular and is an creative way to give back to your guests, and provide some extra fun and entertainment for them during your reception.

Submit your event request here!

Here are photos from some of the beautiful weddings, bridal showers, and engagement parties I’ve sketched at in 2021!

Tamsen Fadal and Ira Bernstein wedding illustration by Deanna Kei

Tamsen and Ira’s Wedding, 620 Loft & Garden, New York, NY

Paige and Kyle’s Wedding, The Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station, NJ

Cindy and Brendan’s Wedding, TPC Jasna Polana, Princeton, NJ

Vanessa’s Bridal Shower, Garden, Long Island, Ny

Brittany’s Bridal Shower, Molos Restaurant, Weehawken, NJ

Jaclyn and Brian’s Engagement Party, Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn, NY

Juliet and Ankur’s Wedding, The Imperia, Somerset, NJ

Lauren’s Bridal Shower, Cock and Bull Restaurant, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA

Now booking 2022 & 2023 events!

Deanna Kei is a New York based live event illustrator who turns guests into fun fashion illustrations and wedding favors. She’s available to book for live events in NY, NJ, and PA, and is also available for travel upon request. *To book live art for your event contact deannakei@gmail.com , or submit an event request here.