How Can a Live Wedding Painter in Italy Make Your Fairytale Wedding Unforgettable?

Imagine your wedding day unfolding in Italy’s enchanting landscapes—Tuscany’s rolling vineyards, the Amalfi Coast’s dramatic cliffs, or a historic city square echoing with romance. Now, elevate that dream with a unique touch: a live wedding painter in Italy capturing each magical moment as it happens.

As the founder of The Wedding Crest Lab in Cagliari, I’m honored to bring personalized, on-the-spot watercolor artistry to your wedding, not only in Italy but anywhere across Europe. Say goodbye to traditional wedding favors and surprise your guests with something extraordinary—a custom 14×20 cm watercolor sketch, created live, that captures the essence of your day. Each piece reflects the soul of Italy, blending time-honored artistry with a contemporary touch, a memento they’ll cherish long after the celebration ends.

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Infuse your wedding with elegance and charm by inviting a live wedding painter in Italy to create personalized watercolor portraits for your guests. Each painting captures the magic of your day, providing an unforgettable keepsake.

At the moment, my couples invest an average of €1500 for their live wedding guest sketching experience in Italy, as my packages range from €1389 to €3,272 depending on number of portraits/hours booked, and the travel costs from Cagliari.

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I am based in Cagliari, Sardinia, and am delighted to travel across Italy and Europe to bring this unique live painting experience to your celebration. Travel fees are calculated based on your wedding destination.

To secure your wedding date, a non-refundable deposit is required, with the remaining balance due three weeks before the event. Investing in a live wedding painter adds a memorable, artistic touch to your wedding, leaving your guests with lasting memories and personalized artwork. I offer also payment plans (3 or 6 payments).

Travel fee

Based in Cagliari on the island of Sardinia, I attend weddings throughout Italy and Europe. Due to Sardinia’s limited transport links with mainland Italy, my travel costs may be higher than those of other Italian artists. 

I request flights from Cagliari to your destination, 2 nights accommodation, trains if required, taxi transfer from my accommodation to your venue only if required. I prefer to work no stop, so I don’t need a dinner or lunch at your wedding. I will travel the day before your wedding, and leave the morning after.

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The live portrait artist at our wedding was incredible! The watercolour portraits were a huge hit with our guests and added a unique touch to the day. Everyone loved taking home a beautiful, personal keepsake. Highly recommend! - from Google
Isabel & Dominic
What an absolute dream to have you. Our guests were in awe of your talent and have the most special favors to keep forever. Thank you so much for spending the day with us! - from IG
Ciana & Aaron

About me

Thank you for joining me on this special journey. As a live wedding artist specializing in guest sketching, my passion is to capture the magic of your wedding day through the joy and emotion of your guests. I’ve been painting since childhood, and what started as a simple love of art has grown into a lifelong dedication to capturing meaningful moments. Whether in Italy or across Europe, I aim to create personalized artwork that serves as a lasting memory of your celebration.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on both studio illustrations and live event sketches. I’ve seen how couples are drawn to unique, interactive ways of making their wedding day unforgettable. Through live sketching, I offer a heartfelt experience that your guests will cherish. Each sketch becomes not only a keepsake but a celebration of your love story.

Having worked at weddings across Italy and Europe, I know how important it is to create something special for your big day. I collaborate closely with each couple to ensure my services reflect their vision and enhance the atmosphere of their wedding.

The trust you place in me is invaluable, and I take pride in creating sketches that connect people, spark conversations, and add a personal touch to your event. It’s a joy to share these moments with your guests, and my goal is to enrich your wedding day with beautiful, meaningful art.

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Please don’t hesitate to complete the inquiry form below, and we’ll reach out to you as soon as possible.

I’m located in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy) but I can travel in all Europe.

To book your event you need to sign the contract, and make a non refundable deposit.

 

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    How it works

    Step 1

    Inquire

    The first step is to fill out the form and verify that the date of your event is available.
    If you want only to know my prices, before inquire read the investment and packages section.

    Step 2

    Sign the contract

    Once the quote is accepted, I will send you the contract to be signed.
    And request a non refundable deposit.

    Step 3

    Book a call or chat

    If you need it, you can book a call or chat with me. This is available only in days when I don’t travel or live paint.

    Step 4

    Make a deposit

    Upon signing the contract, a non-refundable deposit will be requested as a down payment to secure your event in our schedule and cover the travel costs. You can balance the other payment 10-7 days before your wedding.

    Step 5

    The wedding day

    I will arrive at the venue approximately one hour before to set up my table, and I will remain for the hours booked according to the contract. I need to make a photo of every guest that comes to my table. I will paint guests in order of arrival.

    Please note that I do only speedy wedding guests paintings, limited to 1-2 people per card. My style is what you see in the photos in this page: faceless, colors and details cannot be identical to reality. My style is not realistic. This is how I paint, and I cannot change it. These are 5-10 minutes paintings, it’s impossible to have details in such less time. Basically the pose is always the same. This is to ensure to make as many portraits as possible. Don’t confuse them with my studio paintings that request days to be completed.

    I don’t make other live paintings such as: livegroup paintings, live venue or scenery paintings or live bride and groom paintings.

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    Wedding Questions

    How much do you charge?
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    Yes, 3 or 6 monthly installments if you book in advance! But usually, I request the payment 3 weeks before the wedding. When you sign the contract you need to pay only a non refundable deposit to book flights and accommodation.
    Yes, I live in Cagliari, Sardinia that’s the second major island of Italy. I’m specialized in destination weddings. Basically I need to travel everytime to get out the island.
    We take bookings up to one year in advance, but please note we have really limited availability. Only 15-30 events per year! If you contact me too late, there is an high possibility that I’m already booked.
    I need only 1 chair and 1 large table or 2 medium table! The cards need to dry flat.
    Minimum booking duration is 3 hours. M. Paola will work closely with you to determine the optimal number of hours required based on the unique aspects of your event and your desired outcomes. Rest assured, I’m committed to ensuring that your event receives the attention and coverage it deserves. It is not necessary to choose the number of hours based on the guests because not all guests will want portraits. For example, for events with 200 guests, I will never be able to paint them all. So, you can use my service according to your budget!
    I use watercolor!
    Each illustration featuring two individuals typically takes between 10-12 minutes to complete, accounting for any intricacies in outfits or details. We dedicated to working swiftly and efficiently to accommodate as many guests as possible, ensuring that each attendee receives their bespoke artwork during the event. Please, add also transition time between a portrait and another. Consider an average number of 6-10 portraits per hour, depending on the complexity of dresses. In one event I can paint max 65 guests. If you need to paint more guests, I can do extra portraits in my hotel the day next to the wedding.
    Be sure to check out my Instagram reels and the portfolio section of my website! In the portfolio, you’ll find galleries for each event, showcasing a variety of styles and moments. Additionally, there’s a miscellaneous section featuring some of my earlier events, where I didn’t have the gear to fully capture my work. Follow along at @theweddingcrestlab!
    No! I do all types events: birthdays, corporate, special events, weddings, etc…
    To ensure that as many guests as possible can treasure a personalized artwork, we typically limit each illustration to feature up to two individuals. This thoughtful approach allows us to accommodate the diverse array of attendees, ensuring that everyone leaves with a cherished memento of the occasion. I don’t paint live animals, venues, landscapes, etc… only people!
    No! I will take a photo of the guest.They don’t need to hanging, unless they want to watch
    Faceless is my signature. The same pose is a necessity to ensure as many guests as possible will get their portraits.

    Fill out the form, and if your date is available, I will send you a quote. For further details, you can find plenty of information in the “How It Works” section.

    Of course, if the newlyweds decide to come to my table, I will paint their illustration card. This is not a live wedding painting, as many artists do.

    At my table, there will be a signage where guests can understand what I do. Sometimes I have an assistant that will take photos and engage with guests, answering any questions they may have. Additionally, we can make announcements about the service over the microphone. For small event, I do all by myself.

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