Your love,
captured in art.
DESTINATION LIVE WEDDING PAINTER
Where your love story becomes a masterpiece
Planning a destination wedding? I travel to paint weddings live across the country, from mountain lodges in Montana and Colorado to garden parks in California. Your guests watch your painting come to life, and you take home a keepsake you'll treasure for years.
DESTINATION | LIVE PAINTER
Get to know Ruth Oneya: your live wedding painter
Hi, I'm Ruth! Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, I'm based in Birmingham, Alabama, and I travel wherever couples celebrate. I've painted weddings in Montana, Colorado, California, Chicago, Detroit and beyond.
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As your live wedding painter, I set up my easel at your venue and capture your chosen moment as the celebration unfolds. Your guests get to watch the painting come to life throughout the evening, and after a few finishing touches in my studio, you'll have a one-of-a-kind piece of art to remember your day.
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Travel is built into your pricing, so there's no separate travel fee to add.
DESTINATION WEDDING PAINTING
Live Wedding Painting in wherever you celebrate
From Chico Hot Springs in Montana's Paradise Valley and Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park to Della Terra in Estes Park and California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside, I've had the pleasure of painting weddings at beautiful destinations across the country.
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Each location brings something different to the canvas, whether it's the architecture, the natural surroundings, or the little details that make your wedding day yours.
HAPPY CUSTOMERS
What they're saying
See what couples are saying after booking Ruth Oneya Illustrations as their live wedding painter.
CARLY & CAMERON
Los Gatos, CA
"Watching Ruth paint our wedding day in real time was such a special experience... If you're considering booking Ruth, stop thinking and just do it."
ALEXANDRIA & WALTER
Denver, CO
"Exceeded expectations!! Was the addition to my wedding that I dreamt of... If you are thinking about a live painter just go ahead and book her!"
AASHA & CARLTON
Chicago, IL
"10/10 HIGHLY recommend!.. Ruth was extremely communicative, organized and made the entire process seamless! ...Honestly, don't hesitate to book Ruth, she's amazing!!"
JENNY & TOMMY
Asheville, NC
"All of our guests LOVED seeing her progress on the painting throughout the night, such a hit! She was also kind enough to custom paint a champagne bottle for us..."
Questions about your
destination wedding painting
IS THERE A TRAVEL FEE?
Travel is built into your pricing. For most destinations in the US, collections range from $4,900 to $9,500, depending on the state. Ask me about Mexico, Canada and Alaska.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY?
My arrival time depends on your wedding schedule and the moment you choose to have painted. I set up near the celebration, paint as your day unfolds, and add final touches back in my Birmingham studio.
WILL YOU TRAVEL FARTHER?
Yes! I paint weddings across the country and abroad, so I can be there wherever you celebrate.
POST-WEDDING PORTRAIT
Didn’t book a live wedding painter for your day?
Let’s talk post-wedding portrait options.
Didn’t have a live wedding painter on your big day? Whether plans changed, budgets shifted, or you just discovered live painting after the fact, it’s not too late. Using your favorite wedding photos, I’ll create a custom fine art piece that captures the feeling of your day in timeless, painterly detail. A perfect keepsake for your home or as an anniversary gift.
Ruth is a Birmingham-based live wedding painter trusted by more than 250 couples since 2018. She creates custom wedding artwork for celebrations nationwide.
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF YOUR DAY, ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME.
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF YOUR DAY, ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME.
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