About this vendor
It's time to revolutionize the way you think about capturing your special day!
Your wedding stationery and live painting dreams are waiting to come true!
Don’t fade into the humdrum of one-size-fits-all wedding trends. It's time to embark on an artistic wedding journey that's as exceptional as your love.
Break free from convention and let’s work together to create an unforgettable experience that showcases your distinct style, personality, and fairytale love.
Your wedding deserves to be remarkable.
I'm here to ensure it stands out in every way possible by providing you with the perfect wedding invitations and live wedding painting that will elevate your celebration to new heights of beauty and uniqueness, creating a true masterpiece.
I'm Elyse, the artist behind E Stokes Creations, and I work with my couples to craft bespoke wedding invitations & live wedding paintings. My ultimate goal is to help you take a stand against the cookie-cutter approach to wedding art and instead—receive a personalized work of art that captures the essence of your love story.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Invitations & Paper Goods
- Calligraphy
- Custom Invitations
- Paper Goods
- Coasters
- Escort & Place Cards
- Guest Books
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+3 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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First and foremost, Elyse was FANTASTIC with my wife and I’s painting. It was so incredible to see our wedding day turned into a memory we will cherish forever. The attention to de...
tail was out of this world from the background to the smallest things and we are extremely happy with the results. We highly recommend her to anyone and everyone looking to get their big day painted!
We cannot say enough incredible things about Elyse. Having her as our live wedding painter made our day feel even more unique and magical. She beautifully captured the wide-open la...
ndscape, the romance of the setting, and even included our dog in the most perfect way!
Watching her paint throughout the evening was such a special experience for our guests. So many people gathered around to see the progress, and it became one of the most talked-about details of the night. Elyse was professional, warm, and such a calming presence on an already emotional day.
The final painting completely exceeded our expectations. She captured not just what the day looked like, but what it felt like. It’s a forever piece of art that tells our story — from the bison in the background to our sweet pup by our side and the details of my memorable tattoo, she didn’t miss a thing!
If you’re even considering a live wedding painter, book Elyse. She is unbelievably talented, and this is something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Five stars truly isn’t enough. 🤍✨
Having Elyse paint a portrait of my daughter and new husband was by far the best gift of all. Elyse is so talented and I would love to use her again. I highly recommend her ❤️
I’m so impressed by Elyse’s work! Her live wedding paintings are truly one of a kind and so gorgeous! I found her at a bridal show in Atlanta and knew right then and there I had to...
work with her! She brought so much joy to our wedding and my guests loved her!!!! Can’t recommend her enough
Elyse was amazing and super helpful!
We moved into a new house and Elyse surprised me with a gorgeous painting of our new house. We framed it and it still reigns in our entryway. She is so talented and does incredib...
le work!
Elyse was such an amazing and unique vendor for my sister’s wedding day this past October! My sister truly wanted something different as a keepsake from her day that they can hang ...
in their home and feel all the emotions from the day. Elyse did such an amazing job painting a piece of their day and making it so special. Her work is truly amazing, and she is so kind. It was also a fun interactive part of the wedding day for guests to watch and enjoy! Definitely recommend hiring Elyse!!
Elyse was amazing in creating our save the dates and wedding invitations! She was extremely thorough in asking questions and understanding our vision. Highly recommend using her fo...
r all wedding stationary needs!
Elyse did such an amazing job with our wedding painting, she really captured the joy and energy of our day! She was incredible to work with and really did a nice job highlighting t...
he details and the vibe that made our day so special. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a very special and one-of-a-kind memory from their wedding day. Thank you Elyse!!!
She is the most amazing person and creator . My invitation were just what I wanted , she even did thank you card for my guest and for my vendors . I can’t say enough great things a...
bout her . I will definitely use her again for my daughters wedding
Elyse was such a joy to work with! She made the experience such a breeze and I’m so grateful for all her help. The invitations she did for me turned out so stunning! I was blown aw...
ay by her talent. I’m so obsessed with her art. Thank you so much, Elyse!!!
I had estokescreations do calligraphy vows as a gift to my wife and she did an outstanding job! We love seeing it displayed in our home! Highly recommend her services.
Elyse is simply a dream to work with!! She brought my dream invitation suite to life - she is creative, collaborative, and thoughtful. She went above and beyond to accommodate desi...
gn preferences, she transformed vague thoughts I had into imaginative artwork, and overall brought so much fun into the custom design process! I can’t wait for the invitations to make it into the hands of my guests! Thank you, Elyse!
We were absolutely thrilled with Elyse as the live painter at our wedding! Her incredible talent and attention to detail captured the essence of our special day in a way that photo...
graphs simply cannot. Watching her bring our favorite moments to life on canvas was mesmerizing and added such a unique and elegant touch to our celebration.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful and captivating the live painting experience was. The finished piece is now one of our most treasured keepsakes—a stunning work of art that brings us back to the magic of our wedding day every time we look at it.
If you're looking for a way to make your wedding truly unforgettable, we can't recommend Elyse enough. She was professional, kind, and so gifted. Thank you, Elyse, for giving us such a priceless memory!
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to work with Elyse. From the planning process to the execution, Elyse was pleasant, patient and excited about my vision. She’s is truly talen...
ted and we just love having our beautiful painting ! I admire it almost daily !!
I just don’t know where to begin!! Working with Elyse was my favorite part in our wedding planning- the creative part. She is wonderful to work with; so kind, considerate and patie...
nt.
I had a vision for our wedding suite- sending many emails along with phone conversations, Elyse always took the time to spend with me. Our collaboration ended with every piece being just perfect for our destination wedding! I received SO many compliments that our invitation suite was the most beautiful they’ve ever seen. Go custom and work with Elyse! She’s a gem 💕
Elyse painted at our wedding a few weeks ago on the 9th. I genuinely can’t express how much we enjoyed her presence there. She did an absolute phenomenal job. And she was nothing b...
ut kind and all of our guests loved her. If there was a way to leave more than 5 stars, I would!! 10/10 recommend
WOW! Where do I start with E Stokes Creation?! Let me begin with, you need Elyse for your wedding details. Any detail you need, she will supply you with. Elyse did my custom weddin...
g invite suite, the calligraphy on the baseballs that made up my baseball wall seating chart, and the place cards for my guest's seats. Her art, visions, and designs will take your breath away. She is able to take the vibe of your wedding just with a mood board and bring it to life. She especially did this with my one-of-a-kind wedding invites. They were top notch! Not to mention her design process is so fun, while completely taking everything off your plate. One less thing to worry about as a bride is exactly why you need Elyse. She is prompt, never misses deadlines, and a pleasure to work with. Her signature calligraphy is something else. I absolutely loved the way everything turned out using her literal handwriting. Especially using it on something as hard to write on as baseballs. She's ready to tackle any of your wedding needs, like my place cards I brought to her a month and a half before my wedding date that turned out stunning. Let's just say I adore her, and she was an absolute asset to my wedding.
Elyse did a live painting for our wedding and she did AMAZING! Our guest loved her, she was professional, and we have a beautiful painting that will last us a lifetime. Highly reco...
mmend hiring her!
Elyse brought my invitation suite dreams to life! She was incredible to work with— transparent, communicative, timely and so creative. I had two weddings with completely different ...
vibes. She was able to take the many ideas in my head to paper and create two beautiful suites that captured my thoughts perfectly. My wedding was in spring 2023, and I still find my invitations saved at friends houses.
Elyse prepared the invitations and all stationary for my daughter's wedding in March of 2023. We didn't really know what we wanted but we knew we wanted it to feel personal and sp...
ecial. Elyse guided us through the creative process every step of the way and they turned out amazing. She did an original painting of the venue that became the back drop of a beautiful invitation. The details on the envelopes such as wax seal and special stamps made the invitations one of a kind. I had so many people say it was the most beautiful invitation they ever received. She also did some calligraphy for us which was perfect and exactly what we wanted.
Everything was done on time and handled with such personal attention. If you want a custom wedding invitation that reflects your personality and wedding style, reach out to Elyse.
Elyse did an absolutely amazing job for us! We had seen something on Instagram where guests splatter a canvas with paint, and then later in the night there is a peel away and a sec...
ret picture the guests have been painting. It was a first for her and she knocked it out of the park! All the guests were shocked at what they had done, especially the kids who thought they had painted it 😅! Elyse was easy to communicate with and easy to work with and I recommend everyone to use her for their special days!
If you’re looking for an artist to capture your beautiful day, look no further than E. Stokes Creations. She did a live painting for my daughter’s wedding back on September 22, 202...
3 and it’s the most gorgeous piece of art I’ve ever seen (not because my daughter is in it, because it’s perfect). She captured their likeness and features perfectly. Thank you for your hard work. You’re a rock star! 💫 🎨🖼️
Elyse completely exceeded our expectations for our wedding. We got married in Beaver Creek, CO and asked her to create a welcome pamphlet for each of our guests, as well as table s...
etting cards, a seating chart, welcome sign and table signs. We gave her some direction but she used her own imagination and made something more than we could have ever imagined! We were able to keep the beautiful seating chart that she created and plan to keep it forever. She was such an intricate part in our wedding and made our vision come true. I would recommend her to everyone if I could! Elyse, thank you for everything, your work is spectacular and I hope more people are able to experience what we did!
Elyse was an amazing part of our Indian wedding, when we requested her to capture our wedding ceremony she made sure she understood our vision. She is so easy to work with and alig...
ned with our planner to make sure she had the right time and placement to capture our special day! We are so excited to see our final piece and send to family and friends via thank you cards made by Elyse! Elyse was a great addition to our wedding day and an exciting part for us and our guests to watch!
I truly wish we could rate Elyse higher than 5/5 because she was so amazing! Great communication, amazing finished product, and she created our favorite memory from our wedding! It...
was cool to watch her paint throughout our ceremony and reception! She even surprised us and included our dog in the painting!! We received SO many compliments on how talented Elyse is! She finished the painting quickly and the shipping packaging was super high quality. We can’t wait to show off our painting forever! I would 1000% recommend her to ANYONE wanting any kind of live wedding painting or other wedding must haves! She is the best in the game!!!
Elyse did a live painting for me and my husband at our wedding. Not only did the painting look so incredibly wonderful and dreamy, she was a breeze to work with! Leading up to the ...
wedding, I spoke with Elyse a few times to communicate what information she needed from me, any information I needed from her, etc., and after that she was all set. On the day of the wedding, she arrived with plenty of time to set up and get prepared so that everything was seamless once the guests arrived. I did not even speak with her before the wedding started, and she had everything taken care of.
When looking for a live painter, I had a certain vision in mind that her talent absolutely mirrored. I love the fact that her paintings capture so many details that really bring the moment back to life for you. I absolutely cannot wait to have our painting hung up in our home for us to forever cherish. I promise you will not be disappointed working with Elyse. I’m a huge fan of having beautiful artwork in my home, and she has created a special piece for us that looks so professional and beautiful.
One of the best decisions I made for my wedding! So talented with beautiful products- talks through what you are dreaming of and makes it happen. Can not recommend enough!
Elyse was SO amazing! She did live painting at our wedding, and ourselves and all the guests were so amazed by her talent. She was so sweet and just really great overall. It was su...
ch a pleasure to have her capture our first dance so beautifully. Would definitely recommend!
Highly recommend Elyse for all of your wedding stationary & design needs! Elyse was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was so kind, patient with me, and prov...
ided updates throughout the whole journey. She is truly so talented and created the most beautiful & unique custom stationary that was perfect for our big day! Thank you so much, Elyse!
Working with Elyse was a dream! Her artwork and overall product exceeded my expectations, we truly could not be happier with the outcome of our invites. Elyse’s process also deserv...
es 5 stars, I felt like she and I were able to connect and come together on the vision, she is also extremely responsive and communicates so clearly. I feel so fortunate to have worked with her!!
Elyse made a custom hand lettered seating chart for our wedding. She was amazing from start to finish! She sent me progress photos throughout the whole process; it was so fun to wa...
tch the whole thing come together! I am in love with the final result. Her talent is absolutely breathtaking and she is SO wonderful to work with. I will always recommend hiring Elyse for any wedding of special event!!!
I am so glad I chose Elyse to make the signage for my wedding!! I made and stained the boards I used, and I had planned to do the lettering myself; however, I had a feeling that I ...
wouldn't be able to execute the exact vision I wanted, and I didn't want to see pictures for the rest of my life and hate my own shoddy work lol. Elyse took my vision and executed it a million times better than I ever could!! I cried when I went to pick them up, and I love looking at them in the pictures!! I would recommend Elyse to absolutely anyone.
Elyse Stokes
I could not recommend Elyse more!! From our first conversation to seeing our wedding stationary dreams come true, she was always genuinely interested in helping make...
our invites unique. Her work is truly “one of a kind,” and being able to send handmade, meaningful invites to our loved ones was incredibly special. Elyse was a pleasure to communicate with and she always made an effort to make the process organized and stress-free. She provided us with great service, for a reasonable cost, and a beautiful product! It was a pleasure to do business with her, and we plan on using her talents for future special occasions.
Elyse was SO amazing to work with for my wedding stationery! She had so many amazing ideas and combined her ideas with my vision and came up with the perfect, timeless yet unique w...
edding suite design. Her calligraphy is stunning too and she is such a talented artist! We have gotten so many compliments on our invites and have been told multiple times that they're the best invites people have ever seen, and it's all thanks to Elyse and her work! She's so professional and responsive and made the whole process timely and seamless! Thank you so much for bringing our dream vision come to life -- will recommend her to everyone I know!!
Elyse was so wonderful! She created something special for me and helped me figure out exactly what I wanted. Her character and professionalism was great! Her creations are so uniqu...
e and special! Would highly recommend!!
Elyse has been such an amazing vendor to work with! I had the most random design idea and Elyse turned it into the most amazing gift for a client of mine. Her work is incredible an...
d she was the most professional and efficient person! I can't recommend her enough.
E Stokes Creations does an amazing job! I asked her a week before our wedding day to make two banners for us and she quickly finished those with excellence! I told her my ideas and...
she brainstormed with me to create an even better version of what I had in my head. The banners are BEAUTIFUL calligraphy writing and personalized in a way that lets us reuse them in our home after the wedding day. She is creative, trustworthy, and does all things in excellence!
Elyse made a beautiful tapestry with a verse that is special to us and our marriage! She sat down with me and helped me create a vision for what I wanted beforehand. She was patien...
t and great to work with. You can tell that she loves brides/ weddings. Her creativity and professionalism are unrivaled.
Elyse was absolutely incredible as our venue and vow artist. She did our vows in beautiful calligraphy and created a watercolor of our venue that have captured the moments for us f...
orever! Highly recommend as an artist for your big day or, like us, to use for a special gift later to commemorate your union.
Elyse was amazing and the process was so stress free! I wasn’t fully sure what I wanted and she worked with me personally to make the perfect wedding sign that I now have hanging i...
n our home. She bought the wood, stained it, and then did her thing - she kept me updated throughout the process and even made several prototypes before she got started in her software. She is so easy to work with from start to finish.
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Canton, GA | North Georgia + the Atlantic Coast
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