Painting Your Love Story, As It Happens - Turning your once-in-a-lifetime moment into an heirloom work of art.

Your wedding day is alive with color, movement, and fleeting moments of wonder — the kind of beauty that can’t be staged or repeated. As your celebration unfolds, I paint directly from life, translating that energy into expressive brushstrokes that shimmer with light, emotion, and atmosphere.

Each painting begins live on site, where I work amidst the music and laughter — racing to capture the glimmer of transient light, the warmth of candle glow, the rhythm of your dance, the joy and tenderness that fill the room. These first layers carry the pulse of the day — honest, loose, and full of movement.

In the days that follow, I bring the painting back to my studio, where I complete the figures and refine the likenesses of the bride and groom. Here, I balance spontaneity with care — ensuring each couple’s portrait is both recognizable and deeply emotive, a reflection not just of how you looked, but how you felt in that extraordinary moment.

Each finished work is a one-of-a-kind heirloom — a soulful record of your day, painted with love, light, and a touch of wild joy.

Each live painting includes:

• Pre-event consultation – We’ll discuss your venue, palette, composition, and vision.

• On-site painting – I arrive early to set up and begin the background before guests arrive.

• Live painting during your event – I capture the energy and emotion of your chosen moment (first dance, ceremony, etc.).

• Studio finishing touches – After the event, I refine the piece in my studio to ensure it’s a lasting heirloom.

• Final Reveal – Your completed painting, varnished and ready to display, is ready for pick-up, delivery or shipping within 12-14 weeks.

• Delivery & Shipping

  Once your painting is complete, I love to deliver it in person whenever possible — it’s a joy to watch couples experience their finished piece for the first time.

  For weddings within Northeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding regions, I’m happy to arrange personal delivery and an unveiling visit at no additional charge.

  For couples beyond my local area, paintings can be safely shipped or picked up by appointment from my studio in Hawley, PA. Each artwork is fully varnished, signed, and packaged with care to ensure it arrives ready to hang and enjoy for a lifetime.

Popular Packages

• Classic (16x20") | $1,500 – Perfect for intimate celebrations and elopements. 

• Signature (24x30") | $2,250 – The most popular option, ideal for full-day coverage and a showpiece heirloom.

• Grand (30x40" and larger) | $3,000 + – For couples who want a statement artwork with multiple focal points.

Custom sizing upon request. 

Pricing begins at $1,500, with travel within NEPA / Poconos included. I’m happy to travel throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey and beyond for additional fees. For couples who wish to feature additional loved ones or key moments, expanded compositions and portraits can be arranged as custom upgrades. I require 1/4 down to hold your date, 1/4 a week prior to the wedding and the remainder is due upon completion. 

Ready to capture your love story in art?
Let’s create something timeless together.

Please email me your name(s), wedding date, your phone number & general availability for a call. I will text you to schedule a quick phone call!

art at jillcarletti dot com