Wedding Painting

A large-format painting of your ceremony or first dance, created live at your wedding and finished in my studio.

Live Art, Forever Cherished

Experience a live wedding masterpiece that captures your love story as art, not just a photo.

Your love is a work of art, so it deserves to be captured in a format that’s just as remarkable. Imagine if every time you invited someone over, the first thing they see is a beautiful live wedding painting that has them saying, “Wow! Is that really you guys?”

At I Do Wedding Painting, we capture the emotion, energy, and essence of your celebration in real time, creating a one-of-a-kind artwork as unique as your love story. From the moment you say “I do” to your first dance, we transform your most meaningful moments into brushstrokes you’ll treasure forever.

So, if you’re looking to capture the emotion, energy, and essence of your celebration in real time for your guests to see, live wedding painting does it all. 

Ready to get started? 

It’s an elevated guest experience
that adds to the magic of your big day.
Brianna + Dallas wedding at The Pines near Fargo, ND

Brianna Buller & Dallas Patton

@The Pines White

"We absolutely love it!!!!

Thank you so much!!! We will cherish this forever." 

Jenn+Josh Guest Portraits, live wedding painting minnesota north dakota

Jennifer Gilleland

@The Pines Black

All of our guests loved their portraits. Thank you so much for braving the weather and being there with us. We will highly recommend you to others!
Allie and Sam's outdoor wedding at The Pines near Fargo, ND

Allie Busker

@The Pines White

"We are in absolute disbelief!!!

The painting is INCREDIBLE. We will cherish it for LIFE! So thankful, and can't say enough about how incredible of an artist you are. WOW." 

Live Painting at Tori and Pete's Wedding

Tori Schirrick

@The Pines White

"Holy S#!t, That's the painting??

Wow! It's amazing! Thank you so much@ It's beautiful."

Alayna + Max: Engagement photo painted for a wedding gift

Alayna Jordahl

Commission

That’s absolutely perfect! You nailed it. 
 
Thank you! 
Braydn + Wesley outdoor wedding painting from the Pines near Fargo, ND

Braydn Dresser

@The Pines White

Thank you so much!!! IT IS AMAZING!!! SO GOOD thank you!!!

Donovan + Jordyn live wedding painting at Rustic Oaks venue, Minnesota

Jordyn McGinley

@ Rustic Oaks, MN

The painting looks amazing!! It’s perfect. 

Shanna Cramer, Live Wedding Painter in Minnesota

Welcome!

I'm Shanna Cramer

I’m a live wedding painter and commission artist creating heirloom artwork for families, milestones, and memories.

As a live wedding painter, I create a one-of-a-kind painting during the wedding, capturing a special moment like the ceremony or first dance in real time. I set up on-site and paint throughout the event, blending artistic skill with personal details to create a timeless keepsake for the couple. Guests enjoy watching the process unfold, making it both a work of art and a form of entertainment.

Capture your love story in art
with my simple, proven 3-step process

Let's Meet

Reach out to us to discuss your vision. Once we agree which package works best for you, a down payment will reserve your date. Book early! I do a limited number of weddings each year.

Your Wedding!

I will arrive early on your big day to coordinate with the venue and photographers to set up and capture your big scene. The painting will be roughly 90% done by the end of the day. It will come back to my studio for details and dry time.

Delivery

Once the oil painting is complete, dry, and varnished, I will deliver the ready-to-hang painting to you.

The Signature Live Wedding Painting

Packages range from $1200 - $7500 with the average at $3000. Each package includes: • Live painting at your wedding • Studio refinement • Varnish and finishing • Ready-to-hang heirloom artwork For detailed collection options and sizing information:

Live Wedding Painting Services

Capture the magic of your wedding with our unique services. We specialize in transforming special moments into lasting memories through live art. Whether you envision a vibrant wedding painting or elegant portraits of your guests, Live Wedding Painting brings artistic flair to your celebration. 

A romantic live wedding painting of a bride and groom kissing beneath a floral arch, with soft greenery and impressionistic brushstrokes capturing the ceremony moment.

Live Wedding Painting​

Experience the joy of watching your love story unfold on canvas as we paint live during your ceremony, creating a stunning masterpiece for you to cherish forever.​

Cody + Hayley wedding painting in Medora ND

Studio Painting​

Create a custom artwork reflecting your personal journey. Collaborate with us to design a piece that encapsulates your special moments and is tailored for you. Perfect anniversary or engagement gift.

Guest Portrait Watercolor Illustrations for Weddings and Corporate Events

Guest Portraits​

Delight your guests with beautiful, hand-painted portraits as a unique keepsake of your celebration. It's a wonderful way to honor those who share your day.

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