Your love,
captured in art.
LIVE WEDDING PAINTER IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Where your love story becomes a masterpiece
Planning a wedding in Nashville or anywhere in Tennessee? I paint weddings live across Music City and beyond, from candlelit downtown venues to farm venues outside Memphis. Your guests watch your painting come to life, and you take home a keepsake you'll treasure for years.
NASHVILLE, TN | 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 three hours south of Nashville. Tennessee is an easy trip for me, and I love the venues there, from black tie ballrooms to open countryside.
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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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Nashville is an easy drive from my studio, so travel is already built into your pricing. There's no separate travel fee to add.
TENNESSEE WEDDING PAINTING
Live Wedding Painting in Nashville, Tennessee
From Saint Elle in downtown Nashville, where I've painted a candlelit ceremony exit and a first dance surrounded by smoke, to Robinshaw Weddings & Events outside Memphis, I've had the pleasure of painting weddings at beautiful venues across Tennessee.
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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.
MICAH & LINDSEY
Hoover, AL
"Having Ruth display her AWESOME skills at our wedding is something that we’ll always remember... Because of her, we have a wonderful masterpiece in our home to commemorate our special day!"
TAYLOR & TROY
Fayetteville, GA
"Literally the work of an angel!!!! Ruth is beyond talented and it was the best part of my wedding! A portrait that will last a lifetime"
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!!"
DANI & TYLER
Sylva, NC
"...Our guests were amazed at how incredible her work was, and we are so excited to have this piece to cherish for the rest of our lives! If you're thinking about hiring a live painter... DO IT... and hire Ruth!"
Questions about your
Nashville wedding painting
IS THERE A TRAVEL FEE?
Travel is built into your pricing. For Nashville and most Middle Tennessee venues, collections range from $3,900 to $7,600. Venues four hours or more from Birmingham, like Memphis and East Tennessee, range from $4,300 to $8,000.
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 the Nashville area, including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Leiper's Fork and Hendersonville, and throughout Tennessee. 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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