Your love,
captured in art.
LIVE WEDDING PAINTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Where your love story becomes a masterpiece
Planning a wedding in Huntsville or anywhere in North Alabama? I paint weddings live across the Rocket City and the Tennessee Valley, from Huntsville Botanical Garden to farm venues in Cullman and river views in Section. Your guests watch your painting come to life, and you take home a keepsake you'll treasure for years.
HUNTSVILLE, AL | LIVE PAINTER
Get to know Ruth Oneya: your live wedding painter
Hi, I'm Ruth! Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, I'm based in Birmingham, about an hour and a half south of Huntsville. North Alabama is one of my favorite places to paint, and I've painted at many weddings across the region since I started my business in 2018.​
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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.​
NORTH ALABAMA WEDDING PAINTING
Live Wedding Painting in Huntsville, Alabama
From Huntsville Botanical Garden and Stone Bridge Farms in Cullman to The Glass House in Skyline and Infinity Event Venue (now Stone Haven) in Section, I've had the pleasure of painting weddings at beautiful venues across North Alabama.​
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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.
MEGAN & AARON
Huntsville, AL
"Ruth is a personable, professional, and phenomenal painter whose work incredibly captures personal details while beautifully rendering the moment."
ERIN & ADAM
Huntsville, AL
"Her work not only speaks for itself, but she is also kind, dedicated, and a joy to work with... Ruth's work is certainly worth more than a million words!"
BRITTANY & DUSTIN
Toney, AL
"...She is the sweetest person and truly painted a creation that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. If you are on the fence about having a live painter, this is your sign to do it!"
RILEY & WILL
Ohatchee, AL
"Ruth did a live painting at my wedding and it was truly stunning. She is so kind and fun! The best touch to our wedding day."
Questions about your
Huntsville wedding painting
IS THERE A TRAVEL FEE?
Travel is built into your pricing. For Huntsville, Cullman, Decatur and most North Alabama venues within two hours of my Birmingham studio, collections range from $3,500 to $7,200. Venues two to three hours away, like Florence and the Shoals, range from $3,900 to $7,600.
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 all around North Alabama, including Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Athens, Guntersville and Scottsboro, and throughout the state. I also travel nationwide, 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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