Huw Davies Cooke | The Wedding Painters

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    TheWeddingPainters Shortlisted for UK StartUp Awards 2026 — Wales

    TheWeddingPainters Shortlisted for UK StartUp Awards 2026 — Wales

    We’re really proud to say that TheWeddingPainters has been shortlisted in the regional finals of the 2026 UK StartUp Awards. And honestly, this means a lot. When you’re building something day in, day ...

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    25th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas (Silver Anniversary)

    25th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas (Silver Anniversary)

    Wedding Inspiration

    Twenty-five years of marriage is a big deal. It deserves a gift that matches. The 25th anniversary is known as the silver anniversary. The tradition dates back centuries — husbands once presented thei...

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    How to Commission a Wedding Portrait Painting

    How to Commission a Wedding Portrait Painting

    Wedding Inspiration

    You don't need to have a live painter at your wedding to own a painting of it. A studio commission turns one of your wedding photos into a hand-painted work of art. You choose the photo. An artist pai...

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    How Far in Advance Should You Book a Live Wedding Painter?

    How Far in Advance Should You Book a Live Wedding Painter?

    Wedding Inspiration

    Most couples book their live wedding painter 9 to 12 months before their wedding day. The best artists fill up fast — especially for summer Saturdays. If you wait until a few months out, your first ch...

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    What Happens on the Day With a Live Wedding Painter?

    What Happens on the Day With a Live Wedding Painter?

    Wedding Inspiration

    You've booked a live wedding painter. Now you're wondering what actually happens on the day. It's a fair question. Most couples have never had a painter at their wedding before. You want to know where...

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    Is a Live Wedding Painter Worth It?

    Is a Live Wedding Painter Worth It?

    Wedding Inspiration

    The honest answer — including what it costs, what you actually get, and how couples feel about it afterwards. You've seen the videos. A painter at an easel, guests drifting over to watch, a finished c...

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    Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Live Wedding Painter

    Wedding Inspiration

    The exact questions to ask every artist — and what good answers look like. Hiring a live wedding painter is one of the most personal decisions you'll make for your day. It's also one of the most perma...

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    Wedding Painting vs Wedding Illustration: What’s the Difference?

    Wedding Painting vs Wedding Illustration: What’s the Difference?

    Wedding Inspiration

    If you’re new to wedding art, it’s easy to assume a live wedding painter and a wedding illustrator are the same thing as both create beautiful artwork during your day. The difference is really about w...

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    We’ve relaunched The Wedding Painters – and it’s just the beginning

    We’ve relaunched The Wedding Painters – and it’s just the beginning

    It’s been a big few months behind the scenes at The Wedding Painters, and we’re finally ready to share what we’ve been working on. Our new platform is officially live. 🎉 If you’ve been following us f...

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    Tyn Dwr Hall Wedding Fair

    Tyn Dwr Hall Wedding Fair

    The Venue Tyn Dwr Hall is a beautiful grade II listed country hall nestled in the magical Welsh countryside, which we recently had the pleasure of visiting. The venue, which has been carefully renovat...

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    6 Things to Know Before Starting Live Wedding Painting

    6 Things to Know Before Starting Live Wedding Painting

    Painters Guides

    What does a Wedding painter do? As a live wedding painter it is your duty to capture a couples vision and display it onto canvas. Therefore, the build-up to the wedding taking place is crucial for you...

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    Wedding Venues in North Wales

    Wedding Venues in North Wales

    Wedding Inspiration

    Best Wedding Venues in North Wales 1) Talhenbont Hall Country House If you have your heart set on having your wedding in an exclusively stunning country house then you must choose Talhenbont Hall. Loc...

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    The One Show & Live Wedding Painting

    The One Show & Live Wedding Painting

    Live Wedding Painting is Taking Over We are truly thrilled to share with you that Lissie and Rose were featured on BBC’s The One Show. This is a remarkable achievement for both Lissie and Rose, and it...

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    Emily S Case Study

    Emily S Case Study

    The Challenge: Emily is a talented artist with over 10 years painting experience who had briefly experienced live wedding painting previously. Despite her passion and potential, she struggled to gain ...

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    The National Wedding Show

    The National Wedding Show

    What is The National Wedding Show What an amazing and wonderful time at the NEC held by the national wedding show. So many inspirational people and companies here are doing brilliant things for the we...

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    Jacob Featured Artist Case Study

    Jacob Featured Artist Case Study

    The Challenge: Jacob is a talented and established artist, represented by the Soden Collection in Shrewsbury, but he was struggling to break into the live wedding painting market. Despite having compl...

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    Wedding Photo Ideas To Share With Your Photographer

    Wedding Photo Ideas To Share With Your Photographer

    Wedding Inspiration

    Essential Wedding Photo Shot List: Tips for Your Photographer Your wedding day is one of the most important milestones in your life, and capturing those special moments is essential. Having a well-tho...

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