Consider this Fun Wedding Trend
Recently, Julia Dordoni started making major waves by starting a new wedding trend: painting couples as they take their vows at their wedding.
The artist, who is currently in high demand, paints around 25 weddings each year with prices ranging from $1,300 to $1,700 per portrait. She has painted weddings in Maui, Colorado, and many more locales, and each time, the couples have been more than thrilled with their special, one-of-a-kind memento.
For those wondering how she manages to get a whole painting done in the short time to “I Do,” Dordoni has her process down to a science. She paints the landscape of the wedding ahead of time, long before the guests arrive and the bride walks down the aisle. She also requests photos of the couple to use as a reference point. That way, during the nuptials, she doesn’t have quite as much work to do, and she’s usually finished by about midway through the reception. Couples can even request a particular moment be captured, such as their first kiss, and many prefer to unveil the special portrait to their guests.
Want a painting like this for yourself? While you could try to book Dordoni, there are other local Maui artists who offer this, too. If you have a friend or family member with an artistic flair, you could ask them to do the job. Or, you could look for local art students to paint your big moment at a fraction of the cost. Just make sure you see samples of their work first to ensure you’ll like the style.
Of course, you could also capture photographs, choose your favorite, and then have that one transformed into a painting. There are lots of great choices for jumping on board with this great wedding trend, and, no matter how you do it, it’s worthwhile!
