In Wedding Trends

Hiring an artist to paint your pop-up wedding

If you’re excited about capturing your pop-up wedding with romantic photos and videos, why not consider a painting, too? Many couples are hiring local artists to create a live painting at their wedding reception. This is a fun twist on traditional wedding photography, and it’s the perfect trend to incorporate into your casual pop-up wedding.  

When your wedding is over, you’ll have a colorful painting to hang in your home and remind you of the vows you made! Learn more about the trend and how to make it work for your pop-up wedding.  

What to Know

When you hire an artist to paint your wedding, Pop the Knot can find an ideal location for their canvas and easel–whether you’re getting married on a rooftop in the city or in a majestic public garden. This not only adds a fun, artistic touch to your celebration, but the artist will be able to capture small details that might have been overlooked in traditional photography.

In many cases, the artist can also personalize the painting to your tastes. You may ask them to capture the happiness and festivities at your reception, or the magic of your first kiss. You might also want the artist to use bright, vivid colors, or stick to sophisticated black and white. While each artist has their own style, it’s important to make sure your personality shines through.

Choosing an Artist

When you choose an artist to paint your pop-up wedding, they will typically create a package for you which includes painting on-site for a set amount of hours. The package will also include the finished painting and framing. While most packages are similar, you’ll want to take a look at each artist’s style before making your decision.

Ask to see samples of their work, look at reviews from past clients, and ask about their signature style and level of experience. For instance, some artists will be more abstract with their paintings while others will more literal. Depending on their experience and if they have an established reputation, you might feel comfortable trusting their vision for the painting. If you’d like to have more say in the finished piece of art, make sure you ask the artist if this is a possibility.

Incorporating a Live Artist into Your Pop-Up Wedding

Painting your wedding can be an exciting, modern addition to your pop-up wedding, and it will become a piece of art you’ll treasure for years to come.

As you plan your pop-up wedding with Pop the Knot, we can help you find local artists who have experience painting at weddings. Get started today!