Live Wedding Painting
FAQ’s
YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR MY WEDDING,
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
I cannot hold dates for live wedding painting. A £400 deposit and a signed contract are required to officially secure your date.
Please note: dates book out quickly, especially during wedding season, so I could be available for your date one day, and unavailable the next.
I have already had to turn down several 2024 weddings so please act quickly if your heart is set on me as your live wedding painter.
HOW DO WE DECIDE WHAT WE WANT YOU TO PAINT?
It is completely up to you! If it is a wedding day it may be you would like a scene of the moment you say ‘ I do’ or you would like me to pose you in your favourite spot at the venue. I will gladly offer you my artist input as to what I think would work best, based on your wishes.
You will have a couple of things to think about:
Which moment is the most special or important to you to capture? Do you want the first kiss immortalized? Or would you rather allow me to pose you in the most beautiful location at the venue? (I’ll only need about 10 minutes to do this, usually at the same time the photographer is doing your couple’s shoot).
Who would you like included in the painting? If you would like to include figures of friends/family/pets you will need to think about this before deciding on a package. I will also need to be shown who these people/pets are beforehand, eg, by sending me photographs so I know who to paint.
Will I be able to have access to the space where this scene will happen a few hours before the event takes place?
You may find googling wedding couple poses will help you decide what kind of image you would like hanging in your home.
This live wedding painting will be something that generations of your family will look at n their wall for hundreds of years so no pressure!
WILL WE MEET BEFORE THE WEDDING TO GO OVER THE SPECIFICS?
Of course! About one month prior to your wedding, we will meet virtually to discuss where you would like me to set up on the day, the type of scene you want for your live wedding painting, as well as anything else that may be important to you, perhaps including symbols that represent passed loved ones or the flowers in your bouquet. Prior to this meeting, I will ask you to send me the details of your other suppliers so, if needed, I can make contact with them (especially the wedding coordinator/photographers) to make sure the logistics of the day run smoothly.
CAN MY GUESTS TALK TO YOU AS YOU PAINT?
Yes please! Part of the service of live wedding painting is the entertainment I provide to your guests. There can be several hours of not too much going on for guests at weddings and I have had many a person come to chat with me, ask about the process or simply pull up a chair and watch it happen! Then when I do the big reveal at the end, the guest absolutely love it! No matter how many times I do live wedding painting, I'm always bowled over by the sheer joy and enthusiasm of the guests that watch me work and how much of a talking point it is!
WILL THE ARTWORK COME FRAMED?
Other than the Platinum package, framing is not included in Live Wedding Painting Packages as they are painted onto a canvas board which can be hung on a wall with no frame and many couples prefer that anyway. If you wish for your painting to be framed, please take it to a professional framer who will be able to do it for you. If you opt for the Platinum package, you can choose from a selection of frames for your wedding painting.
YOU ARE IN SOUTHWEST ENGLAND,
CAN YOU TRAVEL TO MY WEDDING?
Travel up two hours drive to your wedding venue is included in the pricing. This includes London, the home counties and some of Wales and the Midlands. If your venue is further than a two-hour drive away, a travel fee of 45p per mile will apply and accommodation the night before will be needed.
This will be discussed and agreed upon prior to booking.
ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN COSTS?
There will be no hidden costs. Everything is agreed upon before contracts are signed. I provide all the art materials needed.
I ALREADY HAD MY BIG DAY, CAN YOU STILL PAINT IT?
Yes I can, depending on the size of the canvas and how many people you wish in your painting, commissions start at £500. This is also a good option if you wish to gift someone a painting for a birthday/Christmas/anniversary etc.
DO YOU TRAVEL OVERSEAS?
Yes! I travel EVERYWHERE and would love to paint your wedding! Flights, car hire and accommodation will need to be covered by you and will be discussed before signing the contract.
DO YOU PAINT LGBTQ+ WEDDINGS AND EVENTS?
Love is love and I paint it all. It would be an honour to paint your wedding.
WHY IS ADDITIONAL STUDIO TIME NEEDED?
By the end of the wedding day, you will probably think the painting is finished, and for the Silver package, it will be. However, just like a photographer goes away and edits photos for that extra va-va voom, that's just what I do. I use extra studio time to enhance or add in more details, add in extra colour…add in light or shadow…make sure the piece is balanced…the possibilities are endless really. Think of it like a painting version of photoshop! Of course, if you would rather just have the painting to take home on the wedding day that is entirely up to you, and I am happy to leave it with you. I would never leave until I’m happy with it, and I am somewhat of a perfectionist! The choice is yours.
CAN I HAVE OTHER PEOPLE/MY PETS/PASSED LOVED ONES IN MY PAINTING?
The great thing about art is the possibilities are only as limited as our imagination. If you wish to include other people or animals or even objects that hold special meaning to you I am happy to include them and we can discuss how to put it all together in your consultation.
Please note that the option for other people or animals is not available in the Silver package.
WHAT TYPE OF MATERIALS DO YOU USE?
I use only the finest, professional-quality materials. My canvases are already stretched and triple-primed on acid-free cotton or linen to ensure the longevity of the painting. My paints are Windsor and Newton Professional Acrylic paints and Michael Harding Artists Oil Colours. These paints are some of the best on the market for pigmentation, fade resistance and durability.
WHAT IF PAINT SPILLED AT MY VENUE?
I have full public liability insurance, so we’re both fully protected if someone trips over my easel and spills ink onto a carpet or hurts themselves. Although I do take precautions to prevent this from happening!
I can also optionally bring a large mat to work on, for carpeted venues or venues which are too historic to take any risks.
If you have any other questions