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 […]

The Romance of Château Weddings: Capturing French Elegance in Watercolor There’s nothing quite like a château wedding in France — the grandeur, the romance, the kind of beauty you only find in centuries-old walls. As a live wedding painter, I’ve had the honor of painting some of the most breathtaking châteaux across France. My clients […]

Live Wedding Painting for French Weddings From Provence vineyards to Parisian ballrooms — your wedding deserves to be remembered as a work of art. There’s something timeless about a French wedding. Whether you’re saying “oui” in a sun-soaked vineyard in Provence or celebrating beneath the chandeliers of a château, one thing is certain: your day […]

Why Connecting With My Couples Matters More Than Anything When it comes to creating a wedding painting, I’m not just capturing what I see—I’m capturing you. Your story, your love, your people. These are the threads that weave your wedding day into an unforgettable memory, and they’re the same threads that turn a painting into […]

I’ve always been the kind of person who loves turning big dreams into something real—like, hold-it-in-your-hands real. That’s exactly why live wedding painting lights me up. There’s just something magical about setting up my easel on your wedding day and capturing your story as it unfolds, one meaningful brushstroke at a time. But here’s the […]