Some people ring about booking me to draw caricatures late in the evening after the meal. We can do that or course, BUT
I always suggest the drinks reception as the perfect time.
This is because that is when all the main guests will be there. The 'A-Listers' so to speak. Your family and best friends, and also anyone who might not be able to stay late. If you book caricatures for later in the evening, your artist might end up spending time doing drawings for people you don't really know well.
20 minutes cartooning a lady and her 2 small kids and making conversation I say “So how do you know the couple?”
“Oh I don’t know them at all. My husband works with the groom”
This is not ideal.
And it’s your money, so make sure to get the best value.