Abby Stachnik Live Wedding Painter

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Prices start at $2,850

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Prices start at $2,850

About Abby Stachnik Live Wedding Painter

Abby Stachnik Live Wedding Painter

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Live wedding oil painter creating romantic, heirloom-quality paintings that capture your wedding day in real time. Combines realistic portraiture with expressive color to tell your love story through fine art.

In three words: Collaborative, Creative, Fun

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Abby Stachnik Live Wedding Painter packages

Silver Package

Price$2,850

Description

Best for capturing the couple with room for basic background and minimal portrait details. Includes 20×24" oil painting on linen, live painting at event, and in-studio touch-ups.

What’s included
  • 20×24" oil painting on linen
  • Live painting at event
  • In-studio touch-ups

Gold Package

Price$3,750

Description

More room for luxury and finer detail in clothing, portraiture, and background. Includes 22×28" oil painting on linen, live painting at event, and in-studio touch-ups.

What’s included
  • 22×28" oil painting on linen
  • Live painting at event
  • In-studio touch-ups

Platinum Package

Price$4,450

Description

Largest canvas size to capture more depth, detail, and more freedom in choice of composition. Includes 24×30" oil painting on linen, live painting at event, in-studio touch-ups, and handmade artisan frame of your choice.

What’s included
  • 24×30" oil painting on linen
  • Live painting at event
  • In-studio touch-ups
  • Handmade artisan frame of your choice

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A live wedding painter creates an original painting during your wedding day while your guests watch the artwork come to life. As a live wedding painter, I begin painting on-site during your celebration, then complete the final details in my studio afterward to ensure your finished artwork is polished, timeless, and worthy of becoming a family heirloom.
Before your wedding, we'll discuss your vision, favorite moments, venue, and painting preferences. On your wedding day, I arrive early to set up and begin the composition. Throughout the celebration, guests enjoy watching the painting evolve while I capture reference photos. After the wedding, I complete fine details, portraits, lighting, and finishing touches in my studio before delivering your finished oil painting.
The live portion happens during your wedding reception, allowing guests to enjoy watching the artwork develop. Because oil paintings deserve careful attention, I spend additional time in my studio refining every detail. Your completed painting is typically delivered within 8–12 weeks.
No—and that's intentional. While guests experience the excitement of watching the painting come to life during your reception, the finished artwork is completed afterward in my studio. This allows me to create accurate portraits, beautiful lighting, and a museum-quality oil painting you'll treasure for generations.
Most couples choose their first dance because it creates a timeless composition and allows for beautiful lighting and movement. However, I can also paint your ceremony, first kiss, grand exit, private last dance, or another meaningful moment that best tells your story.
Yes. One of the advantages of commissioning an original oil painting is artistic flexibility. I can combine reference images taken throughout your wedding day to create the strongest composition while remaining true to the experience of your celebration.
Absolutely. I'm based in Coastal Virginia and regularly serve weddings throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and destination weddings across the United States and internationally. Travel costs are customized based on your venue location.
I offer several canvas sizes to suit different homes and budgets. During your consultation, I'll help you choose the size that best complements your space and highlights your wedding memories.
Most couples reserve their date 12–24 months before their wedding. Popular spring and fall weekends often book well in advance, so I recommend reaching out as soon as you've selected your venue and wedding date.
Yes. Parents, children, wedding party members, and beloved pets can all be incorporated into your painting when it complements the composition. We'll discuss any special requests during the planning process.

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