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The Wedding Painting by Renu

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Last reviewed: September 19, 2026 | Toronto |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: September 19, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Wedding Painting by Renu is a live wedding painter Toronto couples may consider when they want both an artwork and an activity guests can watch during the celebration. According to the official website, Renu is a Toronto-based portrait artist who creates a selected wedding moment on canvas at the venue and completes additional detail work in the studio afterward.

The official package page publishes four canvas options, displayed prices and estimated live-painting and studio touch-up times. It also outlines the consultation, deposit, travel and completion process. This profile was last reviewed on September 19, 2026, using the official pages supplied for verification.

Services and specialization

The documented core service is live wedding painting. Before the wedding, Renu schedules a consultation to discuss the timeline, the moment to depict and meaningful visual details. At the venue, she starts with a blank canvas, photographs the selected moment for reference and paints while the celebration is underway. The official FAQ states that the painting is made by hand and does not incorporate AI or printed photographs.

Renu describes her approach as realistic and says she has more than eight years of portrait-art experience and five years running a custom portrait business. Those experience statements come from the artist’s own website. The navigation also identifies Live Guest Illustrations and Photo-Based Commissions as services, but the supplied evidence does not provide their formats, prices or booking terms.

Live creation of a selected wedding scene
Pre-wedding design consultation
Oil paint on gallery-wrapped canvas
Post-event studio touch-ups and protective varnish
Live Guest Illustrations and Photo-Based Commissions are named, but their details should be requested directly

How the live painting process works

About three to four weeks before the wedding, the artist and couple have a call about timing, composition and requested details. The official FAQ says Renu arrives one to two hours early to prepare her workspace. She requires a small area, access to a power outlet and a chair; an outdoor setup should be in a covered location to protect the work.

After the selected moment occurs, Renu takes a reference photograph and may photograph the venue or agreed details. Couples receive a preview before the canvas returns to the studio for finishing. The website gives a completion and shipping window of up to 12 weeks after the wedding, noting that peak wedding season can require the full period.

Planning call approximately three to four weeks before the event
Venue arrival approximately one to two hours before painting begins
Preview provided before studio finishing
Finished painting stated to be ready to ship within 12 weeks

Service area and who it may suit

Renu is based in Toronto. The official site says bookings are available across Canada and internationally, with travel costs varying by location. Couples outside Toronto therefore need a location-specific quotation rather than assuming that the displayed package amount includes travel.

This service may suit couples who want a hand-painted depiction of a chosen moment and are comfortable allocating space for the artist at the venue. Package descriptions distinguish between a couple-focused composition and larger canvases that can accommodate relatives, pets or a more extensive background. Final composition feasibility remains something to settle during consultation.

Toronto-based service
Canada-wide and international travel stated on the official package page
Relevant to couples seeking both a keepsake and a live creative element
Venue suitability depends on workspace, power and weather protection

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the amount of practical information published before inquiry. Couples can compare canvas sizes, live-painting periods, possible studio-finishing time and broad composition scope. The site also explains the deposit structure, venue setup and expected delivery window.

The main limitations are matters not established in the supplied pages. No clean postal address or telephone number is published in the evidence, so this profile does not list either. The evidence also does not specify whether tax, shipping, framing, accommodation or every travel-related expense is included. Named guest-illustration and photo-commission services do not have enough supplied detail for comparison here.

Published package structure and workflow
Documented pre-event consultation and studio finishing
No verified street address or phone number in the supplied evidence
Travel, shipping, tax and optional-service details require confirmation

Pricing

The official package page displays four live wedding painting prices. The 18-by-24-inch canvas is listed at $2,500, with about six hours of live painting and up to 20 hours of studio touch-ups. The 22-by-28-inch option is $2,950, with six to eight live hours and up to 30 studio hours. It may include up to two pets.

The 24-by-30-inch option is displayed at $3,500, with seven to nine hours live and up to 40 studio hours; its description allows for the couple with additional relatives or pets. The 30-by-40-inch option is $4,500, with nine live hours and up to 50 studio hours, and is positioned for a more extensive background plus additional people or pets. Every listed package mentions gallery-wrapped canvas, professional-grade oil paints, protective varnish and a pre-wedding design consultation.

The pages show dollar signs but the supplied text does not explicitly identify the currency or explain applicable tax, shipping or travel charges. Couples should confirm the final currency and complete quotation. The website also invites inquiries about additional canvas sizes.

18 x 24 inches: $2,500 displayed
22 x 28 inches: $2,950 displayed
24 x 30 inches: $3,500 displayed
30 x 40 inches: $4,500 displayed

Contact and booking

The documented booking route is the inquiry form linked as “Book the date” on the official website. Renu says she responds according to availability and provides further details by email. The form also offers an option to arrange a free introductory call.

Once a couple is ready to proceed, the official FAQ says Renu sends a contract and requests a 50% deposit to reserve the date. The remaining balance is due when the painting is about to be shipped. The home and package pages state that bookings are being accepted for 2026 and 2027, but couples should still request confirmation for their exact date and venue.

Submit the official booking inquiry with the wedding venue and date
An introductory call can be requested through the form
A 50% deposit is stated as necessary to reserve the date
The balance is stated to be due before shipment

What couples should confirm

Before signing, ask for a written quotation covering the chosen canvas, currency, tax, travel, accommodation if applicable, shipping and any requested additions. Confirm the exact event schedule, arrival time, painting location, power access and contingency plan for an outdoor celebration.

Couples should also agree on the moment and people to be shown, the role of reference photographs, the expected preview, the studio-finishing period and delivery arrangements. If pets, relatives or detailed venue elements are important, clarify that they are feasible within the selected canvas and package rather than relying only on the general package description.

Availability for the exact wedding date and venue
Currency, tax, travel, accommodation and shipping costs
Composition, included people, pets and background details
Indoor or covered setup location and access to power
Completion estimate, delivery method and contract terms
Separate scope and pricing for guest illustrations or photo-based commissions

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Wedding Painting by Renu travel outside Toronto?

Yes. The official package FAQ says Renu accepts bookings across Canada and internationally. Travel costs vary by location, so couples should provide the venue when requesting a quotation.

How much does a live wedding painting cost?

The official site displays packages from $2,500 for an 18-by-24-inch canvas to $4,500 for a 30-by-40-inch canvas. The supplied page does not explicitly state the currency or clarify tax, shipping and travel inclusions, so couples should confirm the complete price in writing.

Is the painting completed at the wedding?

A substantial portion is painted live at the venue, after which the couple receives a preview. Renu then takes the work to her studio for additional details and finishing. The site gives a shipping-readiness window of up to 12 weeks after the wedding.

What deposit is required to reserve the date?

The official FAQ states that a 50% deposit is required to block the date after the couple receives a contract. The remaining amount is due when the finished painting is about to be shipped.