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3 Reasons to have a Live Wedding Painter

What's so special about live wedding painting?

Live wedding painting is a truly special and exquisite addition to any wedding, which also provides a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience for your guests. Witness the talent of your chosen artist as they capture every intricate detail of your precious moments, preserving them for eternity with each stroke of the brush. Leaving you with a cherished memento to bring home at the end of your ceremony.

Live wedding painters bring to life any wedding setting or venue. The key is to find an artist whose style aligns with your vision. We would love to help you in making this choice.

There are countless reasons to have a live wedding painter attend your wedding, too many to list in fact! So here are the 3 main reasons we believe you should have a live wedding painter at your wedding.

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Reason 1: Unique Artistic Interpretation

A live wedding painter can create a truly unique piece of art that beautifully captures the essence and atmosphere of your special day. This personalised artwork serves as a cherished keepsake that you can treasure for years to come, making it even more special than a standard photograph.


Working closely with your artist allows you to highlight important details while incorporating their distinctive style and creativity to enhance the individuality of the painting. Artists possess a special talent for noticing nuances that we, as ordinary individuals, may not, enabling them to provide suggestions that will make even the most enchanting moments stand out even more.

Unlike traditional photography, which captures moments as they are, a painter can infuse their own style, creativity, and personal touch into the artwork. Resulting in a custom masterpiece that reflects your wedding’s unique atmosphere and emotions.

Reason 2: Emotional Connection

A live wedding painter possesses a remarkable talent for not only capturing the physical details, but also the emotions and reactions of you, your partner, and your guests during the most important moments of your special day. Their artwork has the ability to evoke intense emotions and serve as a cherished reminder of the love and joy experienced on your wedding day.


Whenever you look at your artwork hanging on the wall in your home, it will instantly transport you back to that unforgettable moment. Unlike a simple photograph, you can take pride in knowing that your live wedding painting was meticulously created to match your exact preferences, allowing you to form a profound connection with the artwork.


This profound emotion will be passed down through generations. Unlike photographs which may lose their vibrancy over time, if artwork is carefully preserved, it can endure indefinitely.

Reason 3: Unique Entertainment for Guests

Watching a live wedding painter at work can truly be an immersive and interactive experience for your guests. It is likely something they will have never seen before, which will serve as a unique and captivating form of entertainment. This will also be a wonderful conversation starter during lulls in the festivities, or while guests eagerly await the start of the reception.

Rest assured that while you focus on the important aspects of your wedding, your live wedding painter will be diligently painting, interacting with guests, and ensuring everyone is entertained. Our team of live wedding painters are skilled at multitasking, so you can have full confidence that they will be able to rise to the occasion.


Additionally, if you decide to, you have your live wedding painter create guest portraits. These portraits serve as a personalised keepsake for your guests to take home. Each small memento will serve as a heartfelt reminder of the special time spent together.