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Wedding Painting by Michael Latala
Michael was a highlight of our wedding. He is so friendly to guests and absolutely everyone loved him. People reached out to us for days after our wedding to talk about how he was so kind. He followed exactly what we wanted and we will cherish this painting forever. Definitely would suggest Michael for anyone's wedding.
Rachel K.
5.0
We had the absolute pleasure of having Michael as our live wedding painter, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! From the moment we connected, he was wonderful to work with — professional, personable, and full of positive energy.
Our guests were completely captivated by his live painting throughout the evening as it was truly one of the most memorable forms of entertainment we could have chosen. Michael is incredibly talented, and his outgoing personality made everyone feel welcome and intrigued by the process.
The finished painting is nothing short of stunning. He beautifully captured the spirit, joy, and emotion of our special day in a way that feels timeless. It’s now one of our most treasured keepsakes.
If you’re looking for a unique and meaningful addition to your wedding, Michael is it. We’re so grateful for his amazing work and presence on our big day!
Carolyn V.
5.0
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The live wedding painter was a talented, professional, and friendly addition to ceremonies, engaging guests and accommodating requests. Communication and setup were smooth, and portraits were customized to include family or special touches, with guests even invited to help. Couples treasured the stunning, emotional finished painting.Review photos
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Rachel K
5.0
10/06/2025
Michael was a highlight of our wedding. He is so friendly to guests and absolutely everyone loved him. People reached out to us for days after our wedding to talk about how he wa...
s so kind. He followed exactly what we wanted and we will cherish this painting forever. Definitely would suggest Michael for anyone's wedding.
Carolyn V
5.0
8/13/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of having Michael as our live wedding painter, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! From the moment we connected, he was wonderful to work with —...
professional, personable, and full of positive energy.
Our guests were completely captivated by his live painting throughout the evening as it was truly one of the most memorable forms of entertainment we could have chosen. Michael is incredibly talented, and his outgoing personality made everyone feel welcome and intrigued by the process.
The finished painting is nothing short of stunning. He beautifully captured the spirit, joy, and emotion of our special day in a way that feels timeless. It’s now one of our most treasured keepsakes.
If you’re looking for a unique and meaningful addition to your wedding, Michael is it. We’re so grateful for his amazing work and presence on our big day!
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Allison F
5.0
4/10/2025
Michael was great to work with! His communication was clear and the process was very smooth. The painting turned out better than we could have expected!
Sayeh W
5.0
2/09/2025
I would absolutely recommend Michael to anyone looking to hire a wedding painter for their special day! My husband and I really loved his artistic style and when we reached out, he...
was incredibly enthusiastic and quick to respond. He met with us a couple of times before our wedding to confirm what we wanted the painting of and going over other important details that we wanted to include in the final portrait, which was very helpful. On the day of our wedding, our guests loved interacting with him and watching him paint - and he even let my younger cousin help with the painting throughout the night, and she absolutely loved it! The final product exceeded our expectations and our overall experience was just really great. Michael is a wonderful person and an amazing artist - I would recommend him to anyone looking to add a touch of magic to their special day.
Danielle L
5.0
10/22/2024
We loved working with Michael, he was such a fun addition to the wedding! We met with Michael to talk about the painting, and he had us thinking in more creative ways than we even ...
thought possible. We selected our pose and he made a proof for us to approve. We also decided to add in our parents and grandparents to the painting. As my grandparents were only there in spirit, Michael was able to paint them in as if they were there live. It’s a beautiful painting of all 3 generations from each side in one photo. We will admire this painting on our wall forever. Michael is so talented, his work is truly a gift!
Sheri B
5.0
3/10/2024
Michael was a dream to work with! Wonderful art, great communication, and the finished result is phenomenal. Thank you so much! We can’t wait for our painting to be the centerpiece...
of or photo wall!
Gianna H
5.0
1/30/2024
Michael was truly phenomenal. Going back to when I first spoke to him he was very kind and excited to paint for our wedding which made me even more excited! He truly loves what he ...
does and you can tell. My guests loved chatting with him throughout the night and seeing our painting come to life. When he gave us our painting I cried. The way he captured my husband and I and our bridal party/parents was truly beautiful and took me back to our wedding day! I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for an incredible, kind, and fun live painter at their wedding! -Gianna & Samuel
Julia K
5.0
1/14/2024
Micheal is amazing!! He has so much energy and passion and that shines through in the stunning art he creates! We felt right at home with him during our meeting and he captured exa...
ctly what we were wanting. Our guests loved being able to see this painting come to life right before their eyes! This is our new favorite piece of artwork ever!!!
Angie C
5.0
12/23/2023
Michael is so wonderful to work with! He is incredibly talented and dedicated. Michael arrived as early as all our vendors on wedding day because he wanted to take the time to set ...
up, view the venue, and start painting the scene without hurry. Michael was also one of the last ones to leave at the end of the night because he is that dedicated. Michael took the time after wedding day to talk to us about any details we wanted added or changed in the painting and executed everything beautifully! Michael has such talent, and we feel fortunate to know we'll have this beautiful memory displayed in our home for a lifetime thanks to him. We brought our painting home yesterday, and we can't stop looking at it - such a beautiful painting and such a beautiful memory and experience. The guests loved watching Michael paint too. If you're considering having Michael at your wedding, stop considering and just do it - you'll be so grateful you did! We can't say enough great things about Michael or his work! 100/10 recommend!
Kayla K
5.0
10/30/2023
Michael is very chill and is willing to work with your vision for your wedding. He is very kind, and set up early on the day of our wedding. He loves having guests interact with hi...
m during the wedding, and even let us paint a little on the painting. We chose the location, and talked with Michael multiple times exactly what we wanted. He listened to our vision, and did exactly what we wanted. He knows what lighting works best, or what angle will make your painting pop! The painting only took a few weeks before it was ready for pickup, but it was well worth the wait! The finished product came in a beautiful frame and is an absolute masterpiece! I cried when I picked up the painting. Our painting belongs in an art museum. It is so well painted and detailed. Michael is extremely good at what he does and will not disappoint! Attached is a picture of our final product.
Kinga D
5.0
7/15/2023
We are so happy to have hired Michael for our wedding! We are absolutely in love with our painting and the experience we had with him.
Amethyst S
5.0
2/01/2023
Do yourself a favor and hire MICHAEL LATALA for your wedding! Having a live painter is the best decision we made. His work speaks for itself. He is incredibly talented and meticulo...
us. The entire process from booking to picking up our painting was simple and straightforward. He was responsive and attentive. He took time before our wedding to get to know us and hear what mattered the most to us for our wedding day. Michael is friendly, down to earth and kind. Not only did he capture my husband and I perfectly in the painting, he captured our families, venue, wedding flowers, everything. Our painting is truly a masterpiece and we couldn’t be happier.
Brittany O
5.0
1/29/2023
Hiring a live painter was the best decision we made! Michael was AMAZING to work with through out the whole process and SO quick to respond when we had questions. I am absolutely i...
n love with our painting and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. If you are deciding whether or not to hire a live painter DO IT
Gina A
5.0
1/18/2023
TLDR; WOULD GIVE MORE THAN 5 STARS! Hire Michael as your live event painter!
I’m a wedding planner and had the absolute pleasure of working with Michael Latala for a client’s wedd...
ing. Michael was so friendly and eager to help answer my questions, he even attended the walkthrough when even the photographer didn’t! Michael goes above and beyond for not only his clients but the vendor team as well.
Not to mention how talented he is! His work is seriously incredible and really cares about the details. My clients were beyond thrilled with how their painting came out and told me to recommend him to everyone! And so I have!
I also definitely plan on hiring him for my own wedding one day, do yourself a favor and book him for your event!
Kacie K
5.0
10/19/2022
Michael is amazing and so kind. He was a surprise vendor that none of our guests knew we’d have, they were in awe by his work and that we had a live painter — this was such a fun a...
nd unique way to document our wedding day and something I will recommend to everyone.
Brianna C
5.0
9/08/2022
Michael painted my husband and I during our first dance. It was by far one of the best things we did for the wedding. The picture turned out absolutely stunning and is a memory we ...
will have forever. Our guests thought it was such a cool touch and really enjoyed watching him paint during the reception. Michael was so easy to work with and not intrusive. 10/10 would recommend having him paint at your wedding!
Kimberly H
5.0
8/17/2022
We hired Michael as our live wedding painter for our wedding this past June. He is such a talented artist and we LOVE how our live wedding painting came out! It so beautiful and de...
tailed and captured our first dance and the night as a whole perfectly. We don't just look like some generic bride and groom, you can completely tell it's us during our first dance. Michael was so sweet and friendly toward all of our guests. His painting was the talk of the night and all the guests watched him all night long to see his progress. Find money in your budget to hire Michael for a wedding painting, you will be so happy you did!
Shannon B
5.0
2/13/2022
Michael painted our magical wedding at the University Club of Chicago and seriously it was the best wedding gift my husband and I received! We just picked up our painting yesterday...
and to say I was starstruck would be an understatement. On top of being a vivacious and down to earth human, Michael is thoroughly passionate about what he does and is one hell of an artist. Michael, thank you and you have our highest recommendation!
Rachel R
5.0
2/03/2022
Wow we really can't say enough great things about Michael Latala! Not only is he an absolutely amazing painter, but he is so lovely to work with and has such a kind soul. He took t...
ime to meet with us before our wedding to talk about our vision, and always kept us updated when he was finishing the details of the painting after. We picked up our painting this weekend from Michael's lovely studio and it is more beautiful than I could imagine. Our guests loved to watch him paint throughout the night and loved chatting with him. We will cherish our painting forever. Thank you for being such a special part of our wedding!
Amanda C
5.0
10/16/2021
Wish I could give more than just 5 stars!
Michael Latala and his live painting was one of my favorite parts of our wedding. Not only is he super talented but he was such a joy to ...
work with. You could tell me loves what he does. He was so flexible and understanding when we postponed our 2020 wedding and luckily he was available for our new date.
At the wedding, he was a very positive energy to have around. All of my guests loved watching him and said he was so easy to talk with too.
We just picked up our painting last night and it is beyond beautiful. We cannot wait to hang it in our home and pass it down to our children. It is so detailed and stunning.
If you are on the fence about hiring a live painter, just do it. And if you do, you need to hire Michael. Thank you so so so much Michael!!!
Anish G
5.0
8/22/2018
We had the extreme pleasure of working with Michael Latala for our wedding this past June, and it immediately became one of our favorite and most exciting parts of the wedding. Mic...
hael did a wonderful job understanding our wants, and gave clear instructions on what he needed the day of the wedding so that we wouldn’t have to concern ourselves. The best part was how interactive he let our guests be. From adults to children, he allowed anyone who showed interest to grab a brush and paint along, allowing everyone to be involved. We loved working with Michael and would recommend him to anyone who was interested!
Anonymous
5.0
5/20/2018
Michael painted a stunning portrait of my son and new daughter-in-law! He used a favorite photo from the wedding day and captured perfectly the expression of love in their eyes an...
d the beautiful details of the lace, the flowers and the colors. It will be a treasured keepsake for always.
Anonymous
5.0
3/20/2018
I went back and forth whether I should do this for my son and his new wife. I am so happy I did and definitely use Michael again in the future. Michael captured the first dance per...
fectly and then added the parents in. This is a masterpiece and will be kept in the family forever. My kids love it and are so happy I decided to do this. Spend the money on it - very worth it. Thanks Michael.
Arpit P
5.0
2/23/2018
We were on the fence about getting a live painting done during our wedding ceremony. We are so glad we decided to get it done. It was the talk of the wedding. Michael captured the ...
ceremony beautifully and we will cherish this masterpiece for the rest of our lives. If you are on the fence or this is not in your budget find a way to make it happen. You will not regret it and this is something you cannot put a price on. This is something that can be passed onto your kids. We will be getting more works of art done by Michael in the future! Thank you for sure a great memory Michael!
Lisha P
5.0
4/18/2017
We used Michael to do a live painting of us at our wedding and couldn't be happier! He is amazing to work with! From the first meeting, he was super helpful and wanted to make sure...
he knew exactly what we wanted out of our painting. The guests thoroughly enjoyed watching him paint! We currently have the painting hung in our house and love that he captured those memories for us!
Naina C
5.0
4/17/2017
Absolutely LOVE our painting! Michael is extremely talented and can even recreate a painting from a picture and make it look phenomenal!! We had our wedding in the early afternoon ...
and the live painting was definitely a hit and everyone was so curious to see the final masterpiece! Then our reception was later on and we had the painting carefully put on display on the stage during our reception and everyone loved it!! Each time we see it in our home, we both agree it was so worth it! Highly recommend it for any special occasions!
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