Live Wedding Painter in South Louisiana

Heirloom Wedding Paintings Created Live on Your Wedding Day

I’m Jessica — a Louisiana-based artist who paints weddings live, on-site, as they unfold. My work is rooted in observation, reverence for the moment, and a love of creating heirlooms that feel both beautiful and deeply personal. I primarily serve South Louisiana weddings, including Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, New Orleans, Lafayette, and nearby venues. My focus is on local celebrations where I can be fully present, connected, and attentive throughout the day.

  • Painting of a wedding reception with a bride and groom dancing under a chandelier, surrounded by guests. A decorated cake and floral arrangements are visible.
  • Painting of a wedding ceremony in a rustic wooden venue with the bride and groom celebrating, surrounded by the wedding party and guests seated.
  • Woman painting a tree on canvas outdoors at a wedding venue with chairs in rows.
  • Painting of a wedding couple embracing in front of a hexagonal frame decorated with flowers, under a large tree, next to a gazebo.
  • Painting of a wedding dance with bride and groom in the center, surrounded by guests wearing formal attire. The setting is an indoor hall with wooden beams, brick wall, chandelier, and floral arrangements. A wedding cake and table are visible.
  • Jessica Stuntz Live Wedding Painter

What Is Live Wedding Painting?

Live wedding painting is exactly what it sounds like — your wedding day, painted in real time. I arrive during your ceremony or early reception and begin painting on-site, allowing guests to watch the artwork take shape throughout the evening.

By the end of the celebration, the painting is well underway, with final refinements completed in the studio. The result is a one-of-a-kind oil painting that reflects not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt.

My Approach to Painting Weddings

I’m drawn to moments that feel honest and unforced — the way light falls across a space, the closeness between two people, the quiet weight of a sacred moment.

Rather than crowding the composition, I paint with intention and restraint, allowing the couple and their surroundings to breathe. This approach creates paintings that feel timeless, balanced, and meant to live with you for decades.

Each live wedding painting is:

  • Painted on-site during your wedding celebration

  • Created in oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

  • Finished carefully in the studio

  • Sealed with archival varnish for longevity

Live Wedding Painting Packages

Intimate Live Wedding Painting Package

A Romantic Keepsake featuring Just the Two of You
Capture your love story with a live painting that focuses on the bride and groom, painted with expressive brushstrokes and minimal detail for a dreamy, romantic feel. Venue elements are softly included in the background for atmosphere.

Includes:

  • Bride & Groom only

  • Live painting created during your event

  • Gallery-wrapped canvas with painted edges (ready to hang)

The Intimate Package is my signature style – where I feel most inspired and expressive as an artist. The simplicity allows your love story to truly shine.

An intentionally focused painting that centers on the couple and the surrounding space, creating an intimate and enduring heirloom.

This option is ideal for couples who value a refined composition and a quiet, meaningful interpretation of their day.

Painting of a bride and groom kissing inside a hexagonal frame decorated with flowers, under a large tree, with a gazebo in the background by Jessica Stuntz
A painting of a bride and groom dancing under a draped ceiling and chandelier by Jessica Stuntz
Painting of a wedding couple dancing in front of an ornate mirror; bride in white gown, groom in blue suit, with a chandelier above and wedding cake nearby.
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Family Heirloom Live Wedding Painting Package

A Legacy of Love, Captured on Canvas
Include your loved ones in the moment. This painting centers on the couple while featuring key family or wedding party members, all rendered in a lush, impressionistic style. Loosely painted guests and venue highlights give it a rich, celebratory feel.

Includes:

  • Bride & Groom, plus family and/or wedding party

  • Loosely rendered background guests

  • Venue and atmospheric elements

  • Gallery-wrapped canvas with painted edges

Most Popular A thoughtfully composed painting that includes the couple along with select family members or wedding party, honoring relationships while maintaining visual harmony.

This package is a beautiful balance of connection, story, and timeless design.

Painting of a wedding reception with a bride and groom dancing under a chandelier, surrounded by guests, floral arrangements, and a wedding cake on the side by Jessica Stuntz
Painting of a bride and groom dancing at a wedding reception, with guests in the background and a decorated cake on a table.
Painting of a wedding scene with a bride and groom at Southern Oaks. Wedding party in formal attire, including bridesmaids and groomsmen, stand nearby. A fountain is in the foreground with a large tree on the left by Jessica Stuntz
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The Legacy Collection

The Ultimate Live Wedding Painting & Art Experience
Elevate your wedding artwork with a full collection of fine art heirlooms. In addition to your live painting, you’ll receive a set of beautifully crafted, personal keepsakes created from your photos and floral design.

Includes:

  • Either Style of Painting plus:

    • Two 12" x 16" Giclée Canvas Prints (ideal for mother-in-laws or special gifts)

    • One 16" x 20" Canvas Sketch of Your Bridal Gown in Acrylic & Pastel

    • One 18" x 18" Mixed Media Painting of Your Bouquet, designed to match your home’s aesthetic

A premium, large-scale painting experience that captures the richness of your celebration — from atmosphere and architecture to the people who matter most.

Designed for couples who want a fuller narrative and a statement heirloom.

A painting depicting a wedding scene with a bride and groom dancing in the center. The setting is an indoor reception with guests in formal attire, wood flooring, and a chandelier overhead. Tables are adorned with floral arrangements and a multi-tiered wedding cake is visible. The background features brick walls and wood beams on the ceiling.
Abstract painting of a floral bouquet with white and cream roses, blue flowers, and green leaves on a textured background by Jessica Stuntz
Painting of a woman in a white wedding dress with lace details and off-shoulder sleeves on a textured, neutral background by Jessica Stuntz

All Live Painting Packages Include

  • Bride & Groom with facial detail

  • Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

  • Loose, painterly style

  • Choice of a vertical or horizontal layout

  • Your choice of vow exchange, walk-out or first dance (or any other special moment)

  • Venue highlights - This includes things like your flowers and cake, etc - I try to include what makes your venue special and unique.

  • 4-5 hours of on-site painting

  • Additional studio wrap-up session and no extra charges for up to two revisions to make sure you are 100% satisfied.

  • After your painting had dried, I apply an archival-quality varnish to protect your painting for generations.

  • Free shipping or local hand delivery (typically within 3-4 weeks)

Service Area & Local Venues

I focus on weddings in South Louisiana, including:

  • Baton Rouge

  • Ascension Parish

  • New Orleans

  • Lafayette

  • Northshore

I have painted at venues such as Houmas House, Baton Rouge Country Club, Country Club of Louisiana, LSU Botanical Garden, and other regional locations but am always eager to paint at new locations.

Check out the full list of venues I have painted at here.

Why Work With Me as Your Live Wedding Painter

I’ve painted weddings throughout South Louisiana at venues I know and love. Working locally allows me to be calm, prepared, and fully present — which matters on a wedding day.

Couples choose my work for its warmth, restraint, and reverence for the moment.

  • South Louisiana–based live wedding painter

  • Familiar with local venues and timelines

  • Thoughtful, unobtrusive presence

  • Art rooted in faith, tradition, and connection

Commission a Painting

FROM A PHOTOGRAPH

Sometimes I am already booked on your wedding date and cannot paint live for you. An original painting from your photo is a great option for a completely custom painting that I complete from your wedding photos however I can only accept a limited number of these per year.

Want me to add some additional details like the cake, the pets, or even a family member? I can do that!  Contact me to discuss details and make sure that this is the right fit for you.

A mixed media artwork featuring a photo of a bride and groom, and an accompanying painting of them. The photo shows them dressed in wedding attire, smiling at each other. The painting captures them in a similar pose, with a background of abstract patterns and colors, including gold dots and brushstrokes.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • I typically paint for about 4 hours during the ceremony and reception, completing the majority of the piece on-site before finishing it in the studio.

  • The ceremony and first dance are most common, but the moment is chosen together during planning.

  • Guest inclusion depends on the package selected and is always handled thoughtfully to preserve balance.

Reserve Your Wedding Date

I take on a limited number of live wedding paintings each year to ensure care and attention for every couple. If you’re planning a South Louisiana wedding and feel drawn to this work, I’d love to hear more about your day.

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