Let’s be real: not all live painters are created equal—especially when it comes to a Southern wedding. There’s a certain kind of magic here in the South. The hush of Spanish moss at dusk, the way the light filters through magnolia trees, the laughter that lingers long after the last slice of cake is gone. […]

You know that moment at a Southern wedding—when the cicadas are buzzing, the bourbon’s flowing, and everyone’s just glowing from the inside out? That’s the feeling I want to bottle up and hand to your guests… in the form of a watercolor. Guest portraits might just be my favorite Southern wedding tradition-in-the-making. They’re heartfelt, personal, […]

If you know, you know: Southern weddings just hit different. And as a Southern wedding painter, I know these weddings make for the perfect paintings. Maybe it’s the way the breeze moves through the Spanish moss, or how the light lingers just a little longer at golden hour. Maybe it’s the hush that falls when […]

There are a TON of southern wedding venues to choose from. And if you’ve looked around, you absolutely know that. But it’s a good problem to have, right?! Because some love stories just feel like sweet tea and stolen glances under the Spanish moss. If you’ve ever wanted your wedding to feel like a warm […]

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 […]

Planning a destination wedding in Italy? First of all — excellent choice. Second, I know choosing a venue can feel a bit like walking into a gelato shop: everything looks amazing, you can’t possibly pick wrong, and yet… the pressure is real. These are my favorite Italy wedding venues not just because they’re stunning (they […]

Okay, I know I’m biased — but if I had a euro for every time I gasped while painting at an Italian wedding, I could buy a villa and a lifetime supply of Negronis. There’s just something about Italy. The light. The architecture. The way everything feels both wildly romantic and completely effortless. You blink, […]

So, you’re planning a wedding in France (cue the confetti and croissants), and you’re considering a live wedding painting. First: excellent choice. There’s nothing like capturing the romance of a French chateau or a Provençal garden dinner in watercolor. But here’s the thing: not all live painters are created equal. If you want something truly […]

Let’s be honest — if you’re getting married in France, you probably already have good taste. But if you’re getting married in a French garden, well… now we’re speaking my love language. I don’t say this lightly: French gardens are actual magic. The kind that makes you want to twirl around barefoot with a coupe […]

by Courtney Kibby If you’re planning a destination wedding in France, you already know you’re in for something breathtaking with French wedding venues.. But if you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels like a timeless work of art—not just in photos, but in a live painting too—these venues are the perfect backdrop. As a fine […]