A Celebration They’ll Talk About For Years

Your loved ones have traveled far, taking time off work, booking long flights, and making real sacrifices for your wedding in Italy. You want to honor all of that in a way that feels genuine and extraordinary.

Live watercolor portraits say exactly that: “We see you. We’re so grateful you came.” They’re both entertainment and favor in one, something guests experience during your celebration, then take home as an original work of art.

Here’s what happens: Guests gather throughout your reception, watching portraits come to life. There’s theater, conversation, genuine delight as friends are transformed into elegant illustrations. Then each person leaves with a hand-painted portrait from the land of sunlit piazzas, olive groves, and cobblestone streets.

Each one brings back not just the day, but the feeling: the flutter of the bride’s dress during the first dance, candlelight on ancient stone, laughter over champagne and tagliolini with truffle. Stylish proof they were part of something rare.

From intimate Tuscan celebrations to grand Lake Como affairs, this is how you thank guests who crossed the world for you.

A smiling woman in a light pink satin dress holding an Italy bespoke watercolor wedding favors
A woman wearing a teal satin gown holds an elegant watercolor guest illustration as personalized Italy wedding favor:
A man in a tuxedo holding an Italy Custom watercolor wedding guest portrait with a drawing of a couple dressed in formal attire, smiling and looking at the camera, at a wedding in Tuscany.
A smiling woman and man in formal attire standing outside at sunset. The woman holds a unique Italy wedding favor painted in watercolor.
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The‍ Collections

  • Colorful watercolor wedding favors of couples and women in formal attire, each labeled with a name, arranged on a marble surface near a bouquet of pink roses and green flowers. The drawings include signature and date details.

    The Grand Tour Collection

    For full-day weddings where art becomes part of the celebration

    With this collection, I spend the entire day painting portraits of your guests on site. It’s designed for weddings where capturing as many people as possible during the event is the goal. There’s no additional studio time afterward; each painting is created live, resulting in expressive watercolor wedding favors your guests can take home on the day. Ideal for celebrations with around 60 to 70 guests.

  • Watercolor painting of a couple in Italy dressed in formal attire, with the woman in a red dress and the man in a tuxedo, labeled with initials and a date.

    The Archivio Collection

    For large weddings where every guest is part of the story

    This collection is designed for couples who want each guest to leave with a hand-painted wedding illustration. I’ll be on site all day capturing as many portraits as possible, then complete the remaining guests in my studio after the event using my references. The Archivio Collection includes a romantic watercolor of the couple, completed post-wedding in my studio.

    Ideal for weddings where favors are meant to be personal, lasting, and truly unforgettable.

  • Hand-painting watercolor wedding favors live at a luxury celebration in Tuscany.

    The Atelier Collection

    For intimate celebrations with a relaxed pace

    This collection is the perfect entertainment for micro-weddings, dinners, elopements, or small celebrations with fewer than 30 guests. I’ll be there for the reception or a half-day portion of your event, painting portraits live as a charming part of the atmosphere. All artwork is created on-site—there’s no post-wedding studio work included. Simple, elegant, and well-suited for more intimate gatherings.

rtist Studio Sheean live-sketching watercolor guest portraits during an outdoor reception.

Each portrait is painted with care, never rushed. I watch how your guests move, smile, and interact, then paint their essence. Colorful, romantic, and full of charm.

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How it Works

 

Before the Celebration

We’ll confirm the collection that fits your guest count and timing. Once the agreement is signed and deposit sent, your date is secured. I’ll also send a short questionnaire so I can better understand your vision, aesthetic, and timeline.

Arrival & Set Up

On the day of the event, my assistant and I arrive well before guests to quietly set up. All I need is a shaded rectangular table and two chairs placed somewhere scenic but unobtrusive.

Painting Throughout the Event

I paint steadily throughout the celebration, spritz in hand, as guests stop by to sign up or check on the growing lineup. Once it’s their turn, we snap a quick reference photo so they can head back to the party and keep mingling. My assistant keeps everything flowing — chatting with guests, managing the list, and displaying each finished piece. Each portrait takes about 8 to 10 minutes and captures soft poses and personal style. Guests come back throughout the night to pick up their portraits.

Lake Como watercolor guest portrait favors made by an Italy live wedding painter.
Live Italy wedding favor watercolor painting depicts a bride and groom in formal wedding attire, with the bride in a flowing gown and the groom in a tuxedo, standing side by side.
A woman with long dark hair smiling and holding an Italy wedding favor, a glass of pink drink, and a smartphone, at Villa Corsini, a Tuscan wedding in the evening with other women in the background.
Italy live wedding watercolor paintings of various couples dressed in formal attire, laid out on a wooden table, with watercolor palettes and brushes at the top of the image.
A person holding two live wedding guest portraits in Italy in front of a blue wall decorated with pictures, tools, and vintage items in a room with wooden furniture.
Italy wedding illustrations of a castle in Veneto, a wedding couple, and various floral and fruit designs on textured paper, surrounded by watercolor paint palettes and brushes.
A view from a stone balcony showing a castle courtyard with green grass, stone walls, and a building with green shutters against a backdrop of mountains and trees. There are Italy live wedding paintings of guests laid out on the stone surface in the
Italy live wedding watercolor illustration of a bride in a white dress and a groom in a dark blue suit. The card is tied with a blue ribbon and has a signature at the bottom right. It is placed on a wooden table with a white lace doily, next to a ta
An Italy live watercolor illustration of a bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a black tuxedo, standing close together with her eyes closed.
An elderly woman in a light gray suit and white shirt is holding an Italy live wedding favor. She is wearing sunglasses and smiling at the camera. There are other people in the background on a terrace with a stone balustrade and trees, possibly at a
Two Italy live artistic wedding portraits of a same-sex couple, one large and one small, both dressed in wedding attire, with handwritten letters in the background.
Two Italy wedding entertainment favors being held up, each featuring a couple in formal attire, with a blue background and antique figurines in a glass case behind them.
Collection of Italy live wedding illustrations of women in dresses, laid out on a wooden table with a vase of purple flowers.
Italy live wedding guest portrait of a woman wearing a long, black and gray dress with a jacket, standing confidently with one hand on her hip. Behind her are some drawn white angel wings. The illustration appears on a small greeting card placed on a
A young woman in a light yellow dress holding a hand-drawn Italy live wedding guest portrait of a couple, standing at Villa Corsini near a large tree with green leaves under a clear blue sky, with other people visible in the background.