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Capturing your forever

LIVE WEDDING PAINTING

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Create an 
heirloom

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Astonish your

guests

For the Bride Who Wants Guests Saying, "I've Never Seen That Before at a Wedding.”

Create a one-of-a-kind wedding experience with live wedding painting—an unforgettable moment for your guests and a timeless heirloom for your home.
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Every wedding on Instagram is starting to look the same.

You know your wedding will be gorgeous, but so are the six other weddings your friends are going to this year. You want something actually unique, something they’ve never seen before.

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And you refuse to have another run-of-this mill wedding, with the same old flowers, Sweet Caroline (again), and yet another photobooth with rinky-dink props-- yeah, I said it.

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"I want people to actually remember our wedding."

Live wedding painting of outdoor ceremony in Atlantic City Country Club
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What if your guests could walk into your cocktail hour, jaws drop

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Every detail is crafted with care. Every flower, place setting, song reflects your unique story.

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And then the showstopper.

They see a live painting unfolding before their eyes.

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It's unexpected. It's elegant. It's the kind of detail people never saw coming—but it's so you.

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Exactly the kind of wedding your guests will never forget.

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"this is so them."

"From the moment Rachel started painting, our guests were completely captivated watching the artwork come to life throughout the evening.  The painting took our breath away. She captured the emotion, beauty, and feeling of our ceremony so perfectly that it instantly brought us back to that exact moment."
- Samantha & Michael, 2026
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Rachel Shannon Art
Live Wedding Painting:

Delight your guests with an unforgettable live art experience, then take home a one-of-a-kind painting that becomes a timeless heirloom 

Introducing

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Live wedding painting of first look in river venue near Philadelphia
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Live wedding painting of indoor ceremony in South Jersey church
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EXPERIENCE THE

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difference

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Full Wedding Coverage

No hourly limits– your guests will be astonished by a painting being made in front of their eyes all night long

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The Finer Details

Some wedding painters charge extra for details, but the details are what you should expect! I paint you and your spouse in exceptional detail, every painting.

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Elevated Artist Set Up

Not just another vendor running around in the background; I set up my easel to be an interactive gust experience that will meld seamlessly into your decor

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Moment of Your Dreams

 Can’t wait to stand beside your spouse at the alter? Walking down the aisle? Your first kiss moment? You have full control of what YOU want your painting to capture. Can’t decide? I’ll help you choose the perfect moment. 

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All packages include

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  • Painting of YOU! This means the moment, scene, and details of your choice will come to life during your wedding

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  • A one of a kind creative performance at your wedding you and your guests won't soon forget!

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  • Studio refining to ensure your piece is TEEMING with detail

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  • A ready to hang artwork that will blend seamlessly with your aesthetic 

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  • Complimentary artist travel, first 50 miles from Philadelphia, PA 

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"Our guests absolutely loved her, and watching the painting come together became such a special part of the evening. We were left with a beautiful and treasured keepsake that we will cherish forever."
-Blake

Heard of the 50/30/20 rule in wedding planning?

Typically 30% of a wedding budget goes to entertainment and atmosphere.
 

​Do you want a unique, live performance that both wows your guests  and tells your love story in a visual, artistic way?
 
A way to incorporate a centuries-old tradition in a modern, unique manner? 

Transparent pricing for the bride who likes to get stuff done (same, girl).

The Signature
  • 16 x 20 inch live wedding painting on canvas 

$1650
The Heirloom
  • Framed in ornate gold frame and ready to hang

  • includes 1 complimentary print of your finished painting

  • 18 x 24 inch live wedding painting on canvas 

$2400
The Legacy
  • 24 x 36 inch live wedding painting on canvas 

  • Framed in ornate gold frame and ready to hang

  • Up to 6 hours of painting live at your wedding

  • includes 1 complimentary print of your finished painting

$3300
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Most Popular

Packages
Commssioned painting of wedding moment in Philadelphia

Are you available
for my wedding?

Only six spots left for 2026!
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 "She truly catered to our needs and aimed to make a piece of art that captured the emotions and magic of one of our most cherished moments. Rachel was always quick to respond to communications and was willing to alter her technique to the style that we envisioned. She is incredibly talented and we plan on hiring her for future pieces."
Campbell A.

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✔ Wedding Planning Check-Ins to ensure your vision is captured

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✔ No awkward posing. No added stress.

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✔ No distracting production—just a beautiful experience unfolding naturally throughout your celebration.

Rachel Shannon Art Guarantee

This may be the perfect fit if:

✔ You find yourself saying, "I know our wedding will be gorgeous but I want it to also feel different. Unique. Us."

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✔ Espresso 2+ times a day is a necessity

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✔ "Go-getter girlie" describes you a little too well. You may have been called type A a time or two...

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✔ You want a painting that actually look aesthetic in your house (not just a gimmicky sketch) 

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✔ Lana Del Rey >

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✔ European summer? Yes please

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✔ Your fav American Girl Dolls were Samantha and Kit 

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✔ Artizia & Sezane love to see you coming

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(and def not if...)

✘ you're an AI slop enthusiast

✘ you find yourself saying, "all good if my wedding is generic!”

✘ you really enjoy disorganized/unresponsive wedding vendors!!

Bounjour! I'm Rachel!

And sadly, I'm not French! But I do love old-world beauty, gorgeous art, and making ordinary moments feel as grand as Versailles. 

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I'm a live wedding painter and guest portrait artist with a passion for making the world more beautiful. If it's not pretty, I don't want it. Feel the same? Great, let's chat weddings!

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Wedding planning can be stressful. Booking live painting won't be. 

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1. Fill out scheduling form below. I will be in touch in 24 hours

2. Hop on a consultation call to discuss your preferences. Don't know what you like? I'll help you design a perfect piece

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3. 40% Deposit and Contract required to secure date

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4. The remaining balance will be due two weeks prior to the wedding date. Payment plans are available!

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5. Enjoy your big day and seeing the painting come to life at your reception

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6. Receive the painting in the mail after your wedding ready to cherish for years to come

Frequently asked questions

GET IN TOUCH

I would love to hear from you! Please complete the form below or contact me directly at rachelshannonart@gmail.com
Live wedding painter and guest illustrator in Philadelphia

Live wedding painter serving weddings across New Jersey, Philadelphia, Bucks County, and surrounding East Coast venues.

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