Wow your guests with timeless keepsakes
Worried about giving your guests something truly unique?
Party favors often get left behind—but with live watercolor portraits, your guests leave with something they’ll treasure forever.
As your guests mingle and celebrate, I’ll create live watercolor portraits in real-time. In just 5-7 minutes, I’ll capture their personality and joy on paper, creating keepsakes that they’ll cherish for years to come.
How It Works
I set up a station at your event and photograph anyone wanting a watercolor portrait.
I will paint one-of-a-kind watercolor portraits of your guests. It takes 5-7 minutes to paint one guest.
Guests leave with their custom artwork—or get them after the wedding!
“McKaylie is so talented and easy to work with. Her painting at our wedding was such a sweet experience.”
— Margo | July 2023, Ernst Family Farms
Packages Designed for You
Each package is customizable to fit your wedding size and vision. Starting at $2,200, choose the option that works best for your special day.
Silver
$2,200
4 hours of live painting
40-45 portraits + 15 in-studio
Ideal for events with up to 60 guests
Gold
$3,000
5 hours of live painting
50-55 portraits + 20 in-studio
Ideal for events with up to 75 guests
Diamond
$3,800
6 hrs of live painting
60-65 portraits + 30 in-studio
Ideal for events with up to 75 guests
8x10 watercolor painting of venue or bouquet
Each package includes several in-studio portraits if I cannot complete every portrait at the wedding. If you’d like additional guests to have their portraits painted, you can add post-wedding portraits for $25 per portrait.
Other Ways to Ensure Every Guest Gets a Portrait:
1. Photo Submission Option
Skip the live event and still capture every guest!
Have someone at your wedding take photos and email them to me.
I’ll paint each guest in my studio and mail them to you.
Cost: $15 per person in the photos you choose to send.
Example: 50 guests = $750
2. The Portrait Bar
A fun, interactive way for guests to get their portraits painted!
You pay a one-time setup fee to bring live painting to your event.
Guests can decide if they’d like a portrait and pay individually.
Perfect for receptions, cocktail hours, and weddings with many guests!
Finish Every Guest’s Portrait
FAQ’s
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Each package includes a number of “in-studio” portraits. If your guest count exceeds the number of portraits I am able to paint at your wedding, I will finish them in my studio and ship to the bride.
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I do not paint faces but do include details like facial hair and jewelry
I can fit a maximum of 3 people in a portrait.
Only one copy of each portrait
Each guest can only appear in one portrait. (no duplicates)
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They are painted on 5x7” high-quality watercolor paper
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Yes! I’m based in Oregon but will travel anywhere. All travel within 1 hour of Bend, Oregon does not require travel fees. Additional travel costs such as flights, hotel, gas, etc. will be added to your quote.
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Once the contract is signed you will receive an invoice from me for the total cost. To secure your date 40% of the total cost and any travel fees will be due. The remaining 60% of the total cost is due one month before your wedding.
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I need one 6-ft table, a chair, and ample lighting. I will bring all necessary signage and art supplies!
Let’s Get Started!
Fill out the form below to get started and receive the Guest Portraits Handbook
McKaylie’s
Bucket List
Getting married in a unique location? I love to travel and have a list of places I want to paint! If you are getting married at any of these places let me know and I will provide a few special extras at no additional cost!
Europe- Italy, Greece, Spain, France, (anywhere in Europe)
A Castle (need I say more?)
Hawaii
A National or State Park
A Moutain Top (yes, I will hike anywhere)
Botanical Garden
A Meadow
Leavenworth, WA
Solvang, CA
Savannah, GA