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Live Wedding Painting

Hello! Welcome to the wedding corner of my website. I'm Lucy, a Derbyshire based artist and if you are here, I am assuming you are recently engaged or simply intrigued. If it’s the former, congratulations of your engagement!

 

Are you looking for a unique form of entertainment that your guests will remember for years to come, plus a beautiful original painting to treasure for a lifetime? If so, then hiring a live wedding painter may be for you. Live painting is an increasingly popular form of entertainment, where an artist creates a painting from start to finish as the event unfolds, live in front of the guests. Continue reading below to see what packages I offer for your big day, including prices, frequently asked questions and availability. For more examples, see the Weddings gallery.​​

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To check availability and book, please submit a contact form.

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Packages

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'On the day' package

£795

Up to 6 hrs live painting

12x16" / 30x40cm

 

Package includes:

  • 12x16" (30x40cm) acrylic painting on premium gallery wrapped canvas

  • 4-6 hrs of live painting

  • High quality acrylic paints that stand the test of time

  • Photo taken prior to / during main photography

  • Two people (newlyweds)

  • Option of either:

    • Half body/head and shoulders, with portraits (faces) approximately 8-12cm. Blurred background.

    • Full body figures with portraits (faces) approximately 1-3cm (due to the very small size, facial features will not be included)

  • Interaction with guests

  • Consultation prior to wedding

  • Travel up to 50 miles from Derby, UK*

  • Completed painting packaged and ready to take home at the end of the night

'Intimate portrait' package

£995

Up to 7 hrs live painting

16x20" / 40x50cm

 

Package includes:

  • 16x20" (40x50cm) oil painting on premium gallery wrapped canvas

  • 5-7 hrs of live painting

  • Touch ups in the studio

  • High quality oil paints that stand the test of time

  • Photo taken prior to / during main photography

  • Two people (newlyweds)

  • Half body/head and shoulders, with portraits (faces) approximately 12-15cm

  • Blurred background

  • Interaction with guests

  • Consultation prior to wedding

  • Varnish to seal and protect the painting

  • Travel up to 50 miles from Derby, UK*

  • Delivery/shipping of the completed painting

'Sweeping Scene' package

£1095

Up to 7 hrs live painting

18x24" / 45x60cm

 

Package includes:

  • 18x24" (45x60cm) oil painting on premium gallery wrapped canvas

  • 5-7 hrs of live painting

  • Touch ups in the studio

  • High quality oil paints that stand the test of time

  • Photo taken prior to / during main photography

  • Two people (newlyweds)

  • Full body figures with portraits (faces) approximately 3-6cm (these will give an impression and likeness of the couple, but faces will not be detailed due to their small size)

  • Detailed background

  • Interaction with guests

  • Consultation prior to wedding

  • Varnish to seal and protect the painting

  • Travel up to 50 miles from Derby, UK*

  • Delivery/shipping of the completed painting

* Additional travel and accommodation expenses are required for weddings greater than 50 miles from Derby - see FAQ below.

* A discount of £100 is available for Monday - Thursday weddings.

Availability
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  • 2024: Last minute bookings available for 2024

  • 2025: Open for bookings

  • What is the booking process?
    Submit a contact form with the date of your wedding, location, venue, time and the package you're interested in to check availability. I will confirm availability and cost (e.g. if additional travel is required). To secure the date, a non-refundable deposit of 20% is required, along with a signed contract. A phone or video consultation will take place around 1 month prior to the wedding date to discuss the arrangements on the day and preferences for the painting.
  • What happens on the wedding day?
    Depending on the timeline of the day, I will arrive around 1-2 hr before the ceremony or reception to set up my easel. Prior to or during the photography time, I will take some photos and ask for a few specific poses. I will start painting shortly afterwards, and throughout the reception and evening the painting will come to life. I am happy to interact with guests throughout. Towards the end of the evening, I will show you the finished, or almost finished, painting.
  • What happens after the wedding?
    I will take the painting back to the studio and do a few final touch ups, then email you to make sure you are happy with the final painting before leaving it to dry. The completed painting will be varnished and posted around 2-3 months after the wedding (this is due to the long drying times of oil paint).
  • Is there a cancellation policy?
    A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to secure the date. The remaining 80% is due 1 week prior to the wedding date. In the event that the wedding or live wedding painting is cancelled less than 1 week but more than 48hrs before the wedding, the 80% will be refunded. Refunds are not available for cancellations within 48hrs of the wedding. In the very unlikely circumstance that I have to cancel, the full amount (deposit + 80%) will be refunded.
  • Do you travel within the UK?
    Yes! Travel within Derbyshire or 50 miles of the centre of Derby is included in the packages. Additional costs for travel and accommodation are outlined below: Within 100 miles of Derby (i.e. Midlands, greater Manchester and Yorkshire): £150 Greater than 100 miles from Derby: Upon request
  • Is there a discount for weekday weddings?
    Yes - a £100 discount is applicable for weddings held on a Monday to Thursday.
  • What space and materials do you require?
    I require an approximately 2x2m area to set up an easel and small table. This should be near a power outlet for lighting. I bring all my own materials including the acrylic or oil paint, canvas, brushes, easel, lighting and cleaning materials. I can also bring a cloth to protect the floor beneath the working area if required. For the oil paintings, I use solvent free painting / cleaning techniques, therefore there will be no harmful solvents or nasty fumes given off by the materials.
  • Do you travel within Europe?
    Unfortunately no, not currently.
  • I've had my big day - can you still capture it?
    Yes! Head over to the commissions page to find out more.
  • Does the painting come framed?
    No. Due to personal preferences, I do not frame the paintings. However, they are on stretched canvas which do not require a frame and are ready for hanging.
  • Can I add additional people or guests to my painting?
    I prefer to focus on intimate portraits of the couple, therefore do not include guests in the painting. However, if you have little one(s) that you feel the painting would be incomplete without, we can discuss this and include them in the painting. Each additional figure costs £100 per person.
  • Are you LGBTQ+ friendly?
    Yes! As long as you are in love, that's all that matters.
  • Do you do weekdays and weekends?
    Yes, I am happy to do both weekday and weekend weddings if I have availability. A discount of £100 is available for weddings on a Monday to Thursday.
  • Do you do other events or only weddings?
    Although this page is focussed on weddings, I can also paint at other events such as parties, gatherings or corporate events. I will need to get a reference photo to work from either before the event or at the start of the event.
  • Do you have public liability insurance?
    Yes, I have public and product liability cover up to £5 million.
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