Studio Wride LLC

Live Watercolor Portraits

NV, CA, UT, FL

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5.0

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Sydney was an absolute dream to work with! I found her on TikTok as a part of her 50 states challenge! She flew out to Ohio for our wedding and I couldn't have imagined our day without her. Our guests were absolutely enamored by their portraits and so were we! Having a live artist at our Art Museum wedding was so incredibly special! Our painting is such a beautiful keepsake of our day as well. I'm so happy one scroll on TikTok brought me to Sydney!

Katy B.

5.0

Sydney at Studio Wride was one of our absolute favorite additions to our wedding! From the beginning, she was incredibly sweet, thoughtful, communicative, and so easy to work with. Our guests LOVED having their portraits painted and were genuinely so excited to see them come to life throughout the night. It was such a fun experience for everyone and, in my opinion, one of the best wedding favors you can give because it’s something personal that guests can actually take home and keep. Sydney is incredibly talented, but beyond that, she has such a warm presence and our guests absolutely loved interacting with her. The portraits added such a unique and personal touch to our wedding and made our guests feel special. If you’re considering live guest portrait painting for your wedding, I cannot recommend Sydney enough. It was 100% worth it and something we would choose again in a heartbeat!

Erin J.

5.0

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Sydney Wride

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Based in Reno, NV, and happy to travel for destination weddings, Studio Wride is a live wedding painter offering gorgeous favors and live entertainment to you and your loved ones. Studio Wride creates quick, captivating watercolor portraits of your guests for a one-of-a-kind wedding favor. During cocktail hour, I photograph guests—either solo or in groups— in order to sketch and paint each portrait while leaving your guests free to watch me work or mingle. Completed paintings are available for pickup by the end of the night, and any unfinished ones are completed in my studio and delivered to the couple afterwards to be sent out with thank you notes. I finished portraits every 7-11 minutes. This unforgettable live art experience from Studio Wride will leave your guests with a fabulous favor from your event, and you with a gallery full of paintings of your favorite people.

Woman-owned Business

2+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Gifts & Favors

Bridesmaid Gifts

Flower Girl Gifts

Gifts for the Bride

Gifts for the Groom

Groomsman Gifts

Parent Gifts

Personalization

Ring Bearer Gifts

Wedding Favors

Wedding Gifts

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Sydney Wride

Live Guest Artist

After earning my B.A. in Art and moving to Reno, Nevada, I started doing live guest portraits at weddings—and I absolutely loved it! But when I became pregnant with my first baby, I hesitated to take my business to the next level. Could I really be a mom and run a successful creative business? When my daughter was born, I faced a sudden, life-threatening emergency. In that moment, I knew life was too short to let my fears hold me back. I wanted to show my daughter that moms can do hard and awesome things. I officially established Studio Wride LLC, and have been painting professionally at weddings across the country and other events ever since! There’s nothing more fulfilling than making people feel beautiful through my art. It’s a joy and an honor to help make your most meaningful moments even more special. I’m happy to travel anywhere to help make your dreams come true!

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Studio Wride (Sydney) provided live watercolor guest portraits that delighted attendees and created cherished keepsakes. Reviewers praised her talent, professionalism, punctual communication, and warm, engaging presence. She worked efficiently—completing many pieces live and mailing finished works—and is highly recommended for weddings.

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Kyle L

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8/31/2025

Sydney painted live portraits of our guests at our wedding in July, creating over 100 unique pieces of art. Each one beautifully captured the personality of our friends and family,...

and some guests were able to take their portraits home that night. For the ones that needed finishing touches after the event, Sydney mailed them to us, and we included them with our thank-you cards, making them an extra special keepsake to share. The response has been nothing but positive, and everyone who received a portrait absolutely loved it. I cannot recommend Sydney with Studio Wride highly enough for any upcoming event, even if you are outside of the Reno area. She traveled all the way to Seattle for us, and we are so glad she did!

Katy B

9/10/2026

Sydney was an absolute dream to work with! I found her on TikTok as a part of her 50 states challenge! She flew out to Ohio for our wedding and I couldn't have imagined our day wit...

hout her. Our guests were absolutely enamored by their portraits and so were we! Having a live artist at our Art Museum wedding was so incredibly special! Our painting is such a beautiful keepsake of our day as well. I'm so happy one scroll on TikTok brought me to Sydney!

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Erin J

8/07/2026

Sydney at Studio Wride was one of our absolute favorite additions to our wedding! From the beginning, she was incredibly sweet, thoughtful, communicative, and so easy to work with....

Our guests LOVED having their portraits painted and were genuinely so excited to see them come to life throughout the night. It was such a fun experience for everyone and, in my opinion, one of the best wedding favors you can give because it’s something personal that guests can actually take home and keep. Sydney is incredibly talented, but beyond that, she has such a warm presence and our guests absolutely loved interacting with her. The portraits added such a unique and personal touch to our wedding and made our guests feel special. If you’re considering live guest portrait painting for your wedding, I cannot recommend Sydney enough. It was 100% worth it and something we would choose again in a heartbeat!

Catherine L

11/24/2025

I found Sydney after she popped up on my Instagram feed, and as soon as I clicked into her profile I messaged her right away to see if she was available. From the start she was so ...

easy to plan with—responsive, friendly, and clear about everything. She arrived at our wedding venue ahead of schedule (such a pleasant surprise!) and set up seamlessly. With everything going on that day, having someone who could jump right in without any questions or issues was a huge stress reliever. Our guests absolutely loved the surprise, and her artwork was incredible. The attention to detail—especially on the dresses—and the added touches of sparkle made each piece truly beautiful. I have nothing but positive things to say about Sydney and her professionalism. We highly, highly recommend her!

Stephani P

11/05/2025

Where do I even start! Sydney is such a talented artist and the sweetest soul. From the moment she arrived at our wedding to the moment we packed up to leave, she was sprinkling he...

r magic—capturing every little detail of our day in the most beautiful way. Watching her create was truly enchanting! She managed to complete a large portion of the portraits right there during the wedding, and her timing and professionalism when delivering the remaining pieces were perfect. So many of our guests mentioned how much they loved her artwork—it became such a meaningful and memorable part of our celebration. Her paintings were not just art, but a heartfelt thank-you and gift that everyone cherished. Sydney, thank you for sharing your talent and helping make our day so special!

Jenni R

10/06/2025

This experience was a hit!! All of our guests are still talking about how they loved the personal touch of a personalized portrait. Sydney was very punctual and had great communica...

tion leading up to our wedding day which helped alleviate stress throughout the wedding process. She did an amazing job at making us feel so special as well asking if we’d like to have any specific painting from our wedding. We can’t wait to use Sydney in the future 1000% recommend!!

Corazon P

8/11/2025

Most aren’t surprised to have a photographer at a wedding, but not everyone expects to see an artist painting their portraits through the event! Our guests loved the experience of ...

getting their portraits done and seeing everyone else, too. Sydney and her assistant were so thoughtful, and it was such a pleasure to work with them. I highly recommend Studio Wride for any special event. The portraits make a nice “thank you” gift for everyone attending your event!

Luke G

7/25/2025

Sydney is absolutely amazing!! My guest cannot stop talking about how much they love their personal paintings. I cannot recommend her enough!! She made our wedding unforgettable, a...

nd not to mention she’s the sweetest person!!

Jen S

7/09/2025

We hired Studio Wride for our 230-person wedding in Seattle, WA, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Sydney is incredibly talented and efficient. Her live watercolor p...

ortraits amazed everyone. Beyond her skill, she is such a joy to work with: kind, calm, and genuinely engaging with each guest. Our friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved her and the unique keepsakes she created for them. If you’re looking for a way to elevate your event and give your guests something they’ll cherish for a lifetime, this is it. We highly recommend Sydney and Studio Wride!

Megan S

6/25/2025

Sydney is such a joy to work with! She has great communication skills and is so talented. I worked with her to make custom menus for my wedding with watercolor items on them and sh...

e made them exactly how I wanted them with endless revisions on my end. I highly recommend working with her!

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1350 Grand Summit Dr, Reno, NV

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NV, CA, UT, FL
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(775) 525-0266 ext. 1

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