Live Wedding Paintings by Royal Society Artist Dorian RMS
Hand-painted by Dorian — original human artwork
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Service Overview
Starting Price
£1599.00
25% deposit · £400 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
Service Type
Live Wedding Painter
Service Areas
Description
There are artists who paint weddings. And then there is Dorian, a Royal Society artist and Gold Memorial Bowl winner; the highest distinction in his field, awarded only once in a lifetime. Dorian brings a level of craft, intention, and fine art mastery to live wedding painting that is genuinely without comparison. Working in oil on canvas, he captures your chosen moment; a ceremony, a first dance, a romantic portrait, not as a record of how it looked, but as a painting that captures how it felt. The light, the movement, the emotion, the atmosphere of the room.
The experience itself becomes part of your celebration. Guests gather to watch the painting take shape throughout the day, and what begins as a blank canvas ends the evening as a work of art, one that will hang in your home for generations.
How does it work?
Step 1 — The Consultation Every live painting begins with a conversation. We discuss your vision for the piece, which moment you'd like captured, the style and composition that suits you, and how the painting will fit into the flow of your day. This is also where we agree on the practical details: sizing, framing, delivery, and timing.
Step 2 — The Day Itself Dorian arrives ahead of your chosen moment to set up discreetly and begin working. Throughout the event, he paints live, building the composition in real time, responding to the light, the atmosphere, and the emotion as it unfolds around him. Guests are invited to watch, and the painting becomes a quiet focal point of the celebration.
Step 3 — Studio Refinement After the wedding, the painting returns to the studio for finishing. Every detail is considered; light, depth, texture, until the piece meets Dorian's exacting standards. The result is not simply a record of your day, but a work of fine art in its own right.
Step 4 — Delivery Your finished painting arrives signed, varnished, and; if selected, professionally framed, ready to hang. Optional worldwide shipping is available.
What's included
- Live painting created during your wedding in professional fine art oils
- Custom composition based on your chosen moment
- Studio refinement after the event
- Signed original artwork, varnished and ready to display
- Certificate of authenticity
- Optional framing and worldwide shipping
A perfect fit for... Luxury and destination weddings, intimate ceremonies, cultural celebrations, and couples who want their day remembered as something more than a photograph.
Pricing & Availability Priced individually based on size, composition, and travel. Availability is limited so early booking is strongly recommended, particularly for peak season dates. Please enquire to discuss your day and receive a tailored quote.
Cancellation & Refund Policy▼
90+ days before the event: 100% refund
61-89 days before the event: 50% refund
0-60 days before the event: no refund
Our Promise
100% Love it Guarantee
This painting will hang on your wall for decades. So we think you should adore it, not just accept it. You'll be shown the finished piece before it's sent, your artist will happily revise it, and if it still isn't right, you pay nothing. No awkward conversations, no polite disappointment.
Full terms applyBooking Protection Promise
Flexible Deposits: Secure your date with flexible deposits that suit you, and your budget. Our artists work with your budget, not against it.
Replacement Promise: If your artist cancels before your wedding, you're protected. We'll issue a full refund and help you find a replacement artist where possible.
Payment Protection: Payments made through The Wedding Painters are protected. If something goes wrong, we'll help support you and help resolve it fairly.
Direct Access to Our Team: You can message us at any point, before or after booking, about anything at all. Real people, not a ticket system, and we stay involved from your first enquiry through to the day itself.
Full terms apply.
Your Artist's Promise
A Free Consultation Call: Every artist offers a short call to talk through your vision properly before anything's finalised, so you're guided by someone who knows what actually works on the day.
Quote Revisions Until It's Right: Not sure on size or package yet? Your artist can revise the quote as many times as you need until it reflects exactly what you want, with no pressure to decide early.
Flexibility If Things Change: From enquiry through to your wedding day, the artist follows up on the details that matter: deadlines, check-ins and next steps, so nothing gets missed on your side.
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London, London, United Kingdom
Member since April 2026
✈️ Willing to travel overseas
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I specialise in highly realistic portraiture. I am London-based, but travel nationwide. Previously worked with names like Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Trevor Nelson MBE, amongst others. Although my work is medium to large-scale, I am also a member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers, patroned by HM King Charles III. I can do live painting (finishing on location or in the studio) and studio commissions from pictures. ✨LET'S MAKE YOUR WEDDING MEMORABLE!✨
Starting price
25% deposit · £400 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
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25% deposit · £400 · Balance collected 30 days before the event