Exclusively for Lisa Hilbish’s
Daughter’s Wedding
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, NC
Proposal for Live Painting Services
Hi Lisa,
I believe you will find live portraits to be a fun experience and thoughtful favor for your guests. I am thrilled to be considered to paint portraits for your daughter’s wedding! With the Live Portrait Packages I’ve detailed below, each of your guests will pose for a quick photo and many of the portraits will be ready to pick up at the end of the evening. The remainder will be finished in studio and mailed to you.
I hope you find the art experience that will speak to your personal aesthetic taste and provide a joyful, classical experience for your guests. I’m always happy to jump on a phone call to clarify any of the information or talk new ideas.
-Jamie
All Portrait Bar options include:
6" x 9" archival watercolor paper, ink and paints
Your chosen color theme as part of the background accent
Custom, stamped text for each portrait
An engagement portrait made prior to display at your wedding
A detailed 9x12 portrait of the couple
A bag or envelope for each painting
Delivery of any unfinished portraits to one address
Travel
Options for your Live Guest Portraits
Please note that 1 guest counts for 1 portrait - one 6”x9” painting can have up to 3 Adult guests
OPTION 1: (Starting at…)
- Abstract portraits for up to 100 Guests
- Up to 4 hours of portrait service
- Many of the paintings will be ready at the end of the evening
- Unfinished portraits will be mailed to you in one package
$3400
Abstract Portraits with Upgraded Watercolor Design
OPTION 2:
- Detailed portraits for up to 150 Guests.
- Second set-up location is included (e.g. separate cocktail area if needed)
- Up to 5 hours of portrait service
- Some of the paintings will be ready at the end of the evening
- Unfinished portraits will be mailed to you in one package
$4500
Detailed Portraits
Option 3:
- Detailed portraits for all 175 of your Guests
- Original Custom Watercolor design for your Portraits included
- Up to 5 hours of portrait service
- Second set-up location is included (e.g. separate cocktail area if needed)
- An assistant will accompany me so that many of the paintings will be ready at the end of the evening
- Unfinished portraits will be mailed to you in one package
$5200
Optional Add-Ons:
Larger groupings and larger paper
Display upgrades to include matting and/or frames.
Second set-up for Cocktail Hour (option 1)
Direct mailing to guests.
Custom watercolor design. Included with OPTION 3.
Kind words from clients
Julianne Sojourner - Floral Designer in South Carolina
Jamie Peterson and her team did a beautiful job at my daughter’s wedding this summer painting abstract portraits of our guests. Her portrait bar was attractive and approachable and created a little excitement for our friends and family. It was fun to watch them strike a quick pose and then receive a lovely keepsake of Ellis and Hank’s wedding.
Jamie was a dream to work with; professional, prompt and quick to respond to every question. As a floral designer and wedding stylist, I had admired her work for years and knew I would want to include her talents for my own daughter’s wedding reception.
Ready to Reserve your Live Painting Services?
If you see an Option above that works for your event, please complete the Acceptance Form.
A deposit of $1500 will reserve your date. A contract is required to be fully booked. You will have a 48 hour grace period after you receive a contract to cancel for a full refund.
Proposal Acceptance Form
This is not a binding contract
Would you like more Options?
Absolutely! Let me know how to tailor your art experience to perfection.
Thank you for considering me to be your live painter. I would love to knock some artwork out of the park for you and help you celebrate your family and friends while they help celebrate you!
Most sincerely, Jamie
202-768-2662
