What It’s Really Like to Have a Live Painter in Italy at Your Destination Wedding

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June 9, 2025

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I create timeless heirloom paintings for couples looking for an original and intentional way to capture their wedding day, and I do it live.

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i'M COURTNEY KIBBY

So you’re getting married in Italy (screaming, crying, throwing rice) and wondering if a live wedding painter is the right fit? I get it. You’re dreaming of lemon trees, candlelit dinners, the faint sound of a mandolin drifting through the air — and you want it captured in a way that feels as alive as the moment.

Let’s break it down:

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First of all — YES, live painting in Italy as dreamy as it sounds.

Live painting in Italy isn’t just romantic, it’s alive with texture and feeling. Whether you’re saying “I do” overlooking Lake Como or twirling through the vineyards of Tuscany, watercolor lets you hold onto those fleeting, joy-filled seconds forever.

And because you’re already doing the most thoughtful, intentional thing by getting married in a place that feels like you — this is just the cherry on top.

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Here’s how it works:

I show up (passport in hand, paints in tow) and start painting as your day unfolds. I might capture the ceremony backdrop or the way the table glows at dinner — all while your guests peek over my shoulder and say things like, “Wow, she’s doing that live?” (Yes, Brenda. Yes, I am.)

If you’ve opted for guest portraits too (I’ll be there already so let’s do this thing!), I set up quietly during the reception and create soft, impressionistic sketches of your favorite people — no stiff poses, no awkward smiles. Live painting your guests is just artful little moments they’ll treasure forever.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THIS LAKE COMO WEDDING…

Why Italy makes it even better:

The architecture? Stunning. The light? Bellissima. The romance? Built in. Whether we’re at Roncolo 1888 in the Emilian hills or the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo with views of Mt. Etna, the inspiration is everywhere. And because I paint what the day feels like — not just what it looks like — you end up with art that carries the emotion of the moment.

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TL;DR:

  • A live painter in Italy = magic.
  • Your people will be blown away.
  • You’ll get a frame-worthy piece of your day AND a gorgeous coffee table book filled with all the tiny details and guest portraits.
  • It’s more than a trend — it’s a tangible piece of your love story.

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Want to know if having a live painter in Italy would work at your destination wedding? Or just need help narrowing down your dream venue? I’m always here to chat — and I’ll bring espresso. ☕️

Bringing your wedding day to life, thrilling your guests with a show-stopping live wedding painting experience, and creating a timeless keepsake that honors your sacred bond and will warm your heart every time you look at it – it’s what I do best.

Hey, I'm Courtney.

From behind the easel, I serve timeless brides who still embrace the unexpected by creating heirloom painting experiences that are immersive, one-of-a-kind, and thrilling to watch.

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YOU WANT AN ARTIST CAPTURING YOUR WEDDING DAY.

With a slightly abstract Impressionist live painting experience that captures the love and joy of your story, shows off the beauty of your wedding day, and helps everyone who enters your future home to feel your wedding day, you’ll finally have THE THING that makes your wedding day unforgettable.

And your guests? They'll talk about your wedding forever because of the experience you gave them.

PAINT MY WEDDING

This is way more than just a wedding painting.