live wedding painting

“Heather was perfect for our wedding painting! She was very communicative about the process beforehand so that we didn't have to stress the day of. She talked me through the steps of what she needed to do, and everything was straight-foward and clear. Heather interacted with the curious wedding guests and answered their questions with clarity. The live wedding painting was the cherry on top for our wedding, and we would recommend her to everyone!”

— NICOLE KEEFE (AUG. 2023 WEDDING EVENT)

INFORMATION & PRICING BELOW

what is a live wedding painting?

It’s an interactive event service where an artist is hired to paint a live wedding portrait during the ceremony/reception. Per the couple’s preference, the painting will be based on a select moment from their special day. It will entertain guests, giving them a firsthand look at the creative process, as well as leave the couple with a keepsake they’ll treasure forever.

Keep scrolling to find my approximate pricing and FAQs

PACKAGE TYPES

silver package

- 11x14 Canvas
- 1-2 Hours pre-ceremony to sketch-in & paint in the venue background
- 5 Hours during reception for interactive painting service
- 6 Week Post-Wedding finishes at home studio, then shipped directly to your door (shipping included in price)

APPROXIMATE TOTAL: $885

gold package

- 16x20 Canvas
- 1-2 Hours pre-ceremony to sketch-in & paint in the venue background
- 5 Hours during reception for interactive painting service
- 8 Week Post-Wedding finishes at home studio, then shipped directly to your door (shipping included in price)

APPROXIMATE TOTAL: $1195

platinum package

- 24X30 Canvas
- 1-2 Hours pre-ceremony to sketch-in & color block the venue background
- 6 (or more) Hours during reception for interactive painting service
- 10 Week Post-Wedding finishing touches at home studio, then shipped directly to your door (shipping included in price)

approximate TOTAL: $2025

*Please note the price is an approximation until the consultation. Extra fees for travel expenses/housing for the event may be applied. Local travel within 60 miles (to & from) of my home office is complimentary. Every additional mile has a .60 charge covered by the client. Any travel exceeding 3 hours outside of my home office, a hotel/airline fee may be charged. These fees will be discussed and confirmed during the consultation.

Final payment is expected 3 weeks prior to the event.

  • At the top of this page, click the tab ‘Book Your Wedding Day.’ This will allow you to check availability on the date of your ceremony. If available, I will reach you via email to schedule an online/over-the-phone consultation with you. The consultation will allow us to talk about your day/expectations and allow me to properly calculate a quote. Our agreed-upon terms will end up in a contract that you will sign to officially book me for your wedding!

  • I take up approximately 6’x7’. I have a small area rug to catch paint (I am willing to work with the venue if they require larger floor protection) as well as a small table beside it. I bring all of my own materials. At most, I'll need a chair.

  • I simply ask for permission from your reception venue the space/time to set up and a sink to dump paint water into. As well as any point of contact on the day-of.

  • It often depends on the size of the canvas as well as the detail of the scene being painted. More often than not, the painting requires more work after the wedding, which is included in each package. Typically I will achieve a free-flow style "finish" at the wedding and use the allotted weeks following to fine-tune it then ship it from my home office to you (no additional cost). The timelines for the paintings are listed under each package type above.

  • I use professional grade acrylic paints

  • This is entirely up to the preference of the couple. Commonly captured moments are the first kiss, the first entrance to the reception, general posing at the event & the first dance. Additional details are also welcomed— such as incorporating loved ones, sentimental items or other requests.

  • Absolutely! I do wedding paintings based on photography after the event as well. Click the button below to check out the listing on my Etsy or write in my ‘Contact Me’ form on the bottom of the home page.

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