Barrie James Art

25/02/2025

I’m a Winner of the Hitched Wedding Awards 2025! 🎉

I’m absolutely delighted to share that I’ve won a Hitched Wedding Award 2025 for being one of the most valued and recommended wedding suppliers!

I’ve had an incredible year drawing faces, capturing smiles, and bringing laughter to weddings – and I’ve loved every second of it! Seeing guests light up as they see their caricatures has been an absolute joy, and I’m so proud to be recognised for the fun and entertainment I bring to these special days.

A huge thank you to all the amazing couples who have invited me to be part of their celebrations and taken the time to leave such lovely reviews. Your kind words and support mean everything!

If I’ve had the pleasure of drawing at your wedding and you’d like to share your experience, I’d love for you to leave a review here:
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Here’s to another year of capturing memories, creating laughter, and drawing even more brilliant faces! 🎭✍️

21/02/2025

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Beware of Funkytown Discos Scam 🚨

I am absolutely fuming after receiving an email last night from a mother of the bride who thought she had booked me through Steven Vandenberg Owens, the scammer behind Funkytown Discos, which has recently liquidated. It turns out he has been using my name, my photographs, and my artwork to falsely advertise my services—without ever contacting me, with no intention of booking me, and with no way of actually delivering what he’s promised.

This is completely unacceptable. I have built my reputation over years of hard work, and to have someone hijack it like this is beyond infuriating. I cannot believe that someone would go so far as to steal a caricature service from an artist—but here we are.

If you have booked me through a third party and have any doubts about the legitimacy of your booking, please get in touch with me directly. I generally only accept corporate bookings through third-party agencies, so if you’re a wedding client, you should always book directly with me.

08/02/2025

Congratulations to Jen & Mick on their incredible wedding at the stunning Charlton Hall! 💍✨ Such a beautiful venue for an unforgettable day.

With Mick bringing a bit of Aussie spirit to the North East, this wedding was an absolute blast! 🇦🇺🇬🇧 Thanks so much for having me—it was a pleasure capturing your guests with caricatures. Feel free to tag your friends and share the memories! 🖌️🎉

01/02/2025

Congratulations to Geoff & Samantha, who had the most beautiful wedding at Runa Farm! 💍✨ Such a stunning venue and an incredible day celebrating a fantastic couple.

It was also great to be working alongside the super talented —always a pleasure! 📸🎨

Thank you so much for having me—it was a joy capturing your guests with caricatures. Feel free to tag your friends and share the fun memories! 🖌️🎉



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30/01/2025

Congratulations to Samantha & James, who tied the knot at the beautiful South Causey Inn! 💍✨ Such a fantastic venue and an even better wedding day—so many great moments to capture!

Thank you so much for having me—it was a pleasure drawing your guests and being part of the celebration. Feel free to tag your friends and share the fun memories! 🖌️🎉

29/01/2025

What a start to the year! 🎉 After a huge month of enquiries and bookings, I’m now almost fully booked for 2025!

2026 is filling up fast—especially weekends—and even 2027 is starting to take shape… and it’s only January! Exciting times ahead!

That said, this time of year is always a bit tough because so many enquiries are coming in, but I’m already booked for many dates. If you’ve enquired but haven’t secured your date with a deposit yet, now’s the time to get in touch to avoid missing out on your special day!

Can’t wait for an amazing couple of years ahead! 🎨💍

29/01/2025

Congratulations to Beth & Declan, who tied the knot at the stunning Runa Farm! 💍✨ Such a beautiful venue with an incredible atmosphere—what a day to remember!

A huge shoutout to the talented for capturing the magic in photos and the powerful storytelling of amazing work all around! 📸🎥

Thank you so much for having me—it was a pleasure capturing your guests with caricatures. Feel free to tag your friends and share the fun memories! 🖌️🎉

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28/01/2025

Congratulations to Tanya & Andrew, who celebrated their beautiful wedding at the lovely Horton Grange! 💍✨ Such a stunning venue, and what a wedding party—there were so many bridesmaids, it felt like a scene straight out of a movie! 👗🎉

Thank you so much for having me—it was a real pleasure capturing your guests with caricatures. Feel free to tag your friends and share the fun memories! 🖌️

28/01/2025

Congratulations to Amy & Scott, who tied the knot in November at the stunning Rushpool Hall! 🍂 This venue is absolutely breathtaking, with its gorgeous Art Nouveau style—a perfect setting for such a magical day.

Thank you so much for having me—it was a joy capturing your guests with caricatures! 🖌️💍 Feel free to tag your friends and share the fun memories!

28/01/2025

What an incredible weekend at The Fake Wedding Project! It was such a joy to be part of this unique event at Jesmond Dene House, showcasing how a wedding comes together with some of the very best suppliers in the North East.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making it such a success, and a special shoutout to Rachel for her brilliant organisation—your vision brought this project to life so beautifully!

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27/01/2025

Congratulations to Amy & Daniel, who celebrated their big day at the stunning Newton Hall near Alnwick! 🌟 What an incredible venue and such a scorcher of a day—it couldn’t have been more perfect!

Thank you so much for having me there to capture your amazing guests with caricatures. Feel free to tag your friends and share the laughs! 🖌️💍

27/01/2025

Happy 40th birthday to the amazing what an absolutely class birthday party at the fantastic thanks for the invite and feel free to tag your guests!

26/01/2025

Congratulations to Ryan & Charlotte, who tied the knot on Bonfire Night at the stunning As You Like It Jesmond! 🎆✨ What an absolutely beautiful wedding—it was such a joy to be part of your special day.

Feel free to tag your guests and share the fun memories! 🖌️💍

26/01/2025

Congratulations to Michael & Chloe on their amazing wedding last year at the stunning ! Such a gorgeous venue for a special day—thank you so much for inviting me to be part of it. 🎉

Feel free to tag your guests and share the fun memories! 🖌️💍

P.S. Apologies if I went a little too hard on some of the portraits… it’s not every day I have to censor a photo! 😆



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26/01/2025

There were so many great faces in this wedding party—it was honestly impossible to pick my favorites! 🎨✨ Huge thanks to Charlotte and Cam for inviting me to celebrate their special day at the stunning Barn on the Bay. 🏖️

This has got to be one of my new favorite venues—between the llamas and the beach, what more could you ask for? 🦙🌊 It’s almost impossible to take a bad photo here!

Feel free to tag your guests and share the fun memories! 🖌️💍

25/01/2025

Massive congratulations to Ray & Jacqui, who tied the knot at the breathtaking Langley Castle back in August! 🌞 The crazy good weather and endless sunshine made their day even more magical—an absolute dream setting for a wedding.

Thank you so much for having me—it was such a pleasure capturing your amazing guests with caricatures!

Feel free to tag your guests and share the fun memories! 🖌️💍

25/01/2025

24/01/2025

Big congratulations to Josh and Olivia, who tied the knot last year at the stunningly beautiful ! Thank you so much for having me—it was an absolute pleasure entertaining your guests on such a gorgeous September day. Feel free to tag your friends and family!

It was also lovely meeting the incredibly talented —5-star wedding photography at its finest!