Live Wedding Painting Timeline: 

1. Before the event, we will have a zoom meeting or in person (if the client is local), to discuss the details of your wedding and your vision of the live wedding painting. You will get to select your moment in the wedding you want to capture on canvas and who you want to be featured in the scene! 

2. After the live wedding painting statement of work is signed, the project can begin. When the first deposit (non-refundable) is paid, which is 50% of the total painting fee, the date of the event is booked on my calendar! 

3. As the day of the wedding gets closer, I will get ready for the event with the canvas primed and ready for painting! Two weeks before the wedding, the final payment for the remaining 50% of the painting fee is due.

 4. On the day of the wedding, I will arrive at the venue 2-3 hours early to set up my painting area. I begin by starting the first layer of the painting background and get ready for the ceremony to start. I bring all my own supplies; easel, brushes, paints, a side table; etc… so no worries about having to use any of your own items set aside for the wedding! 

5. During the wedding, I will be painting the moment you selected to capture on canvas. I provide artistic inspiration to guests who admire my brushwork and I will give my utmost attention to the creation of the painting. However, I love getting to share my love of art with others, so feel free to come by and say hi while I keep painting! 

6. I will keep painting until the work is finished to beautiful perfection! Once I am done with the painting, I will always clean up my supplies, leaving the space spotless!
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7. When the wedding painting is finished, I present the painting to the happy couple​!
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​HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PAINTING STYLE?

I paint in both a realistic and impressionistic style, focusing on important details in the wedding couple in the scene but also bringing out featured elements of the architecture or natural setting of the location. This is not meant to be a photo-realistic copy of a photo from the day, instead the magic is captured in the moment. The live wedding painting is created with everyone able to enjoy the artistic process.

​HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT TO PAINT?

Based on the pre-selected moment of the wedding, I will paint the scene with oil on canvas beginning with the background and finishing with the details of the wedding moment. I am happy to move my painting setup to continue painting during the reception, so wedding guests can enjoy watching me finish the painting.

CAN I REQUEST TO INCLUDE FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN THE PAINTING?

I am happy to feature family members or friends in the live wedding painting. I can add up to 12 additional people in the scene for my larger size canvases. The wedding couple will receive the most attention to detail in the painting, and other family and friends will be secondary in the painting.

​WHAT WILL YOU NEED ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING?

For an outdoor painting, I will need a sheltered location in the case of inclement weather or exposure to the elements. For my own health and safety, at least 10' x 10' of artist’s space is needed. When selecting a place for me to paint, please consider I will need a direct line of sight of the action, without the obstruction of architectural elements and that will allow the wedding guests to watch me while I paint. The side of the seating area during the ceremony or the side of the dance floor during the reception would be perfect locations.

​DO YOU PAINT FROM PHOTOS OR FROM LIFE?

​I complete the painting onsite, from the real scene but I also take a few quick photos of the wedding couple or other featured people in the scene. The photo references of the wedding couple or guests allow me to capture details in the final painting.

​HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL?

I’m from North Georgia and I primarily serve clients who are located in the Southeastern region of the United States. I currently travel within the USA. Please know that travel fees and expenses are additional to the painting fee.

​WHAT KIND OF PAINT DO YOU USE?

I use professional artist grade oil paint on archival pre-stretched canvas.

WHAT SIZE IS THE PAINTING?

The size of the canvas options to choose from begins at size 16"x 20" and ends at size 20"x 30". The larger sizes allow for more details and to be able to feature more people in the painting. The canvas is gallery wrapped, without staples on the edges, archival and of heirloom quality. I paint the edges of the canvas so it is possible to hang the painting without a frame if desired. *Framing is an additional cost, but available - please contact for more details.

​HOW MUCH WILL THE LIVE WEDDING PAINTING COST?

Prices for the live wedding painting packages start at $2,500 and vary based on the location of the event, additional travel and expenses, and the size of the canvas.

16” x 20” oil on canvas - $2,500
(Horizontal Portrait Style: wedding couple with a background)
(Vertical Portrait Style: wedding couple in focus, framed by background)

18” x 24” oil on canvas- $3,500
(wedding couple OR wedding couple + guests with background)

20” x 30” oil on canvas - $4,500
(wedding couple OR wedding couple + guests with background)

A 50% non-refundable deposit fee is due upon booking to secure your live wedding painting. The final 50% of the payment fee is due two weeks before the wedding date. All payments are processed through my online artist website. I will send you an individual invoice to complete the payment process. Additional fees may apply due to traveling, location or other expenses. Please contact meghanlaceyartist@gmail.com for a price sheet with the various package descriptions.

WILL YOU RESCHEDULE A LIVE WEDDING PAINTING DUE TO AN EMERGENCY?

If I am able to reschedule a date, I will do the best I can to accommodate a request, but I book my schedule many months and sometimes years in advance, so I won’t be able to guarantee my availability. There will be an added fee to reschedule my booking, because when I originally book a live wedding painting, I will decline to schedule anyone else on that same date. Thank you for your understanding!
Every detail of your special day is very important to me! I am so excited to help you capture the moment you love from your wedding! 
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​Thank you!