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    7 Wedding artists who turn weddings into works of art

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    Your wedding day is filled with moments that deserve more than photographs alone. From live painters capturing your ceremony as it unfolds to caricature artists creating keepsakes for your guests, wedding artists add a layer of creativity, entertainment, and meaning to your celebration.

    We spotlight some of the most sought after wedding artists in South Africa, each offering something beautifully unique.

    Live wedding painters

    • Danielle Jordaan Studio


    Danielle Jordaan and her team are known for elegant live wedding paintings that capture key moments from ceremonies and receptions. Couples can choose whether they want their first kiss, vows, or first dance brought to life on canvas.
    Instagram: @daniellejordaanstudio
    Website: www.daniellejordaan.com

    • Art by Sunel


    Specialising in watercolour live wedding paintings, Art by Sunel captures the softness and emotion of your day. Sunel also offers guest portraits that work beautifully as personalised wedding favours.
    Based in Centurion, Gauteng
    Instagram: @sunel_paintsweddings
    Website: www.artbysunel.co.za

    • The Wedding Painter SA


    Focused on live wedding and event painting, Karen transforms fleeting moments into lasting artworks that become meaningful home pieces long after the wedding day.
    Instagram: @the_wedding_painter_sa
    Website: www.liveweddingpaint.com

    Caricature and portrait artists

    • Cartoon portraits by Gary Carvalho


    Gary is a highly experienced caricature artist who creates quick, expressive portraits that entertain guests while offering a personalised keepsake. Ideal for cocktail hour or reception entertainment.
    Instagram: @livecartoonportraits
    Website: www.livecartoonportraits.com

    • Ted Key Caricatures and illustration

     

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    Ted offers a blend of live scene illustration and caricature portraits, capturing both atmosphere and personality. His work adds a creative, interactive element to weddings.
    Instagram: @keycaricatures
    Website: www.keycaricatures.com

    • Besmitten Caricatures by Karina van der Walt


    Karina’s lively caricatures are full of personality and charm. Her work can be incorporated as guest entertainment or custom illustrated wedding keepsakes.
    Instagram: @besmittencaricatures
    Website: www.besmitten.co.za

    • Martinus van Tee

     

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    Known for his energetic and fast paced live caricature style, Martinus keeps guests engaged while producing fun, expressive artwork throughout the event.
    Instagram: @martinusvantee
    Website: www.martinusvantee.com

    How to choose the right wedding artist

    • Decide whether you want art as live entertainment, a keepsake for yourselves, or personalised favours for guests
      Consider the artist’s style and how it complements your wedding aesthetic
      Book early, especially for peak season dates
      Think about placement during the day, such as cocktail hour or reception downtime

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    How to throw a Halloween-themed wedding

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    Themed weddings have grown in popularity over the years. From movies to books to decades, there is no end to the possibilities. But what about holidays? The month of October is spooky season because of the popular holiday Halloween, and some Halloween fans are taking their love for this spooky holiday to the next level.

    If you’re a big Halloween fan, here is some inspiration to throw your own Halloween-themed wedding.

    Fashion:
    Black dresses go well with a Halloween wedding theme. Think black lace and tulle for an edgy yet romantic finish. Princess cuts give a traditional look, but the black fabric still makes it spooky. It’s a perfect juxtaposition for Halloween.

     

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    Decor:
    Decor truly pulls a wedding together. Make use of lots of fabric like mesh, tulle and velvet, as well as candles and dried/dead flowers to create a dark and spooky yet elegant atmosphere. Gold finishes provide an antique look perfect for Halloween. Add fake skulls and dried twigs to complete the look.

     

     

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    Cake:
    Black cakes adorned with Halloween-themed imagery work best for these kinds of weddings. Think skulls, spiderwebs and dead flowers. For an extra touch, choose a red-velvet or black velvet cake.

     

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    Photography:
    As with any wedding, you’ll want some iconic photography to preserve your memories. Props will greatly add to your images. Make use of fake skulls, face paint, pumpkins, candles, mist and smoke bombs to create a spooky atmosphere.

     

     

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