“This was the best investment that I made for my wedding. I actually thought of doing this last minute and was debating on spending the money or not but Marianne did not disappoint and I’ve never been happier with a decision! She was on time , super easy to work with and a phenomenal artist! all my guests enjoyed it and couldn’t believe how real the painting looked. I highly recommend to anyone that is thinking of having a live wedding painter at their wedding she is absolutely amazing !!!”

—Alyssa & Vincent, Water’s Edge Centerport

“We hired Marianne for our wedding at Le Chateau last year and aside from us, the live painting was the next best surprise/highlight of the night! We booked her a year in advance and from the start she was collaborative and very easy to communicate with. She had worked at our venue many times before so she was able to provide us with various sketches to help us decide what backdrop we liked the most. If we could, we would absolutely hire her again.
We hung our painting up so you see it when you first walk in and every time we look at it, we can't help but smile. The most amazing thing to us is that when you look at it, you can absolutely tell that it is US and not just any two people getting married. The level of detail is perfect and all of our guests still mention how amazing it was months later. Overall, Married and Painted exceeded our every expectation and we would highly recommend for whatever event you're thinking of hiring her for. You will not be disappointed!”

—Eric & Emily, Le Chateau

Marianne was awesome! Her painting came out absolutely perfect and she really captured the day. It is like looking at a picture from a phone she's that talented. She was a great addition to the wedding and was a pleasure to watch as many of our guests stopped and checked in on her progress through the night. Marianne and her husband were great to work with and we highly suggest choosing them.

—Sydney & Dan, The Garrison

“Words cannot express how amazing she is at what she does. The painting exceeded all of our expectations and she even managed to finish it before the end of the night so we got to take it home that day. Marianne and her husband are wonderful and truly professional at what they do and I can’t recommend them enough. She captured every detail of our kiss at the altar and we have it hanging in our living room. Our entire family had so much fun watching her take the blank canvas and slowly transform it as the night went on. This was by far the best investment of our wedding day!”

—Nick & Gianna, Nanina’s in the Park

“We cannot thank Marianne enough for our beautiful painting. The whole experience was incredible and she is such an amazing person!! It was a joy to have her with us on our wedding day and the painting was everyone’s favorite part of the day! All of our friends and family members can’t stop talking about her and how talented she is. Her work is incredible and we feel so lucky to have found her! Thank you so much for everything. You truly made our wedding spectacular!!”

—Sarah & Ted, Surf Club

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Marianne as the live painter at our wedding, and we truly couldn’t be happier with the experience. The painting came out absolutely beautiful and perfectly captured the feeling and magic of our day—it’s something we will cherish forever.
Beyond her incredible talent, Marianne was such a joy to work with. She was professional, kind, and so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Having her there added something really special to our wedding, and watching the artwork come to life was amazing for us and our guests.
Joe and I are so grateful for Marianne’s work and highly recommend her to any couple looking for a meaningful, one-of-a-kind keepsake from their wedding day.”

—Kelly & Joe, Great River Golf Club

“Marianne painted our wedding in June, and booking her was the best decision! She is incredibly talented and so great to work with. All of our guests loved watching Marianne paint throughout the night and still talk about it! We absolutely love the painting and will cherish it forever. It is such a unique and fun wedding keepsake to remember our day. Marianne is the best, and we cannot recommend her enough!”

—Hayley & Anthony, The Waterview

“I honestly do not even know where to begin! Marianne with Married and Painted is truly amazing. Not only will her work have you speechless but she is a great person to work with. She left me beyond speechless with our wedding portrait - no words just WOWWW. The painting looks JUST like myself and my husband down to the very detail of my tattoos and bracelets which is crazy. She leaves no detail unnoticed. I highly recommend! Do not second guess booking, do it!
The painting is hanging above our bed so that I can admire it every single day :)
I will 100% be working with her again!!”

—Jasmin & Joey, The Estate at Florentine Gardens

“Having Marianne at our wedding was honestly a dream come true! We were married on Aug 18, 2024 at Coindre Hall and were fortunate enough to have her depict a special moment of us on their staircase. From beginning to end she was amazing to work with. We can’t express how much this painting means to us. Not only did our guest absolutely love watching the process (it really is a great conversation starter) but being able to have this important moment commemorated in such a way was so special for us as a couple. It was truly one of the best parts of our wedding and this painting is one of our most cherished possessions. I can’t recommend her enough as to this day people still talk about our wedding painting and Marianne’s amazingly detailed process (she even got my dog tattoo under the lace of the dress). I will say as well that her setup is very no fuss and not complicated at all. People often ask me if having a painter was an issue with the venue, because of clean up etc., and honestly she was the easiest vendor to deal with. She was professional, very organized, and made the painting process look elegant, elevated, and entertaining. If you are considering having a live wedding painter trust you will be in good hands here. Thank you again for our amazing family keepsake! 🤍✨”

—Nicole & Joseph, Chateau at Coindre Hall

“I always wanted a live painter but it was out of our budget. After the wedding it was still nagging on me. So l commissioned married and painted to paint a photo for me after the wedding. Wow, did she deliver!!! I wish I would have booked her for the day of for our guests to see, but I'm still so happy I get to hang the painting in our living room! So if you're debating getting a live painter for your wedding or if you already had your wedding and want to commissioner her after the fact, go with married and painted!!!”

—Heather & Mike, Land’s End Waterfront Catering

“We hired Marianne from Married and Painted as a live painter for our wedding. My husband really loved the idea, so we booked with Marianne. Frankly, I didn’t realize how much I would absolutely LOVE this addition to our day. It was the talk of our night and left everyone in awe. Marianne’s talent is incredible, and her personality matches. Now we have a stunning masterpiece for our home, but also provided our guests (both those dancing and not) with the opportunity to watch. Her assistant was able to capture the most beautiful transformation, and really made it all come together. In our opinions, this is by far one of the best additions to anyone’s wedding day.”

—Gina & Daniel, The Pavilion on Crystal Lake

“Marianne was the best!!! Her work was stunning and she was a pleasure to work with. My guests loved her work so much too & she said she got new client requests from my wedding so I’m so happy for her. She was professional and easy to work with. The painting speaks for itself, I’ll treasure it forever. If you want to have a live painter, I highly suggest her!!!”

—Kayla & Nick, The Rockleigh

“We are beyond thrilled to have used Marianne to transform our first look into a live painting experience. From the start, she was extremely responsive and such a joy to work with. Marianne made sure to capture everything we were looking for in our painting, and even made a rough sketch so we could envision what it would look like. Our guests loved interacting with her and seeing how the painting progressed throughout the night, and weeks later our guests are still saying its the most unique experience they've seen at a wedding! We were blown away by the final product and words can't do it justice; the details are phenomenal. We were even able to take the painting home that night. We are so grateful to have had Marianne capture our wedding and the painting is a priceless piece we will cherish forever.”

—Jane & Brett, Harkness Memorial Park

“I hired Marianne to paint our wedding as a surprise for my husband. Not only were we impressed, but the guests all raved about her work as well. The painting came out beautiful, with more detail than I imagined. Marianne was a pleasure to work with from our first conversation and all the way through the process. She truly made my vision come to life! Thank you Marianne, if we ever need another painting I know who I will be calling!!!”

—Lauren & Kenneth, Blue Heron Pines

“You absolutely must hire Marianne as your live painter for your wedding. She not only is a phenomenal painter, but is also so kind and patient and brought ease to our big day! The picture we chose didn’t have a sunset and she painted it right in just as we envisioned. We also needed a calligrapher last minute to write out our place cards and she offered to help without hesitation. She even brought them herself the day of our wedding and they were beautiful and perfectly matched the font on our invitations. She always responded promptly to emails and encouraged any questions we had about our wedding day in general. Having a live painter really adds to your special day, and we loved having something tangible to bring home the night of that we didn’t have to wait weeks for to bring us back to the best day of our lives! 🎨👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️”

—Carly & Kyle, Le Chateau

“My live painter cancelled on me a couple of days before my wedding and my dad surprised me and rebooked a new painter! I wanted to give her and immediate and special shout-out from my wedding and show off her incredible work! She is the kindest and sweetest person ever and her painting is incredible!!! I highly highly recommend her if you’re looking for a live painter!”

—Emily & Michael, The Watermill

“Marianne produced a breathtaking canvas of my husband and I’s wedding day. Mar captured the mood of the beach sunset and texture of the sand, sky & clouds. The details of my lace wedding dress are accurate and intricate. This painting is my favorite wedding gift and I will keep it forever. I hope many others get delight out of being Married & Painted! Thank you, Mar<3”

—Lauren & Shay, Ca’ d’Zan

“We are so happy we decided to add a live painter to our special day. This was hands down one of the best things at our wedding. Marianne is incredibly talented and worth every penny, we HIGHLY recommend her! All of our guests were so impressed with her talent and process. She provided a timelapse for guests see as she continued to paint throughout the wedding. At the end of the night we went home with our painting that we will treasure forever. We can’t thank you enough Marianne! See you next year at our son’s wedding!”

—Katharine & Dianna, West Hills Country Club