Services & Booking

Julia accepts a limited number of bookings each year to ensure every client receives her full attention. Explore the wedding services below and complete the inquiry form to begin your booking.

Live Wedding Painting

Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Julia creates a fine art portrait of your celebration as it unfolds. The painting is completed live during your reception, with the option for refined studio touch ups afterward.

Deluxe Package
$3,000

A $600 deposit secures your date. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding. No travel fees within 1.5 hours of South Jersey.

  • 20 x 30 inch canvas

  • Up to 7 hours painted live on site

  • Newlyweds with background

  • Option for in-studio touch ups

  • Museum-quality gallery-wrapped canvas

  • UV protected varnish and certificate of authenticity

  • Complimentary frame installation with frame purchase 

  • Express shipping or local delivery

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Luxury Package
$3,400

A $600 deposit secures your date. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding. No travel fees within 1.5 hours of South Jersey.

  • 24 x 36 inch canvas

  • Up to 7 hours painted live on site

  • Newlyweds with abundant background elements plus up to 4 detailed guests

  • Option for in-studio touch ups

  • Museum-quality gallery-wrapped canvas

  • UV protected varnish and certificate of authenticity

  • Complimentary frame installation with frame purchase

  • Express shipping or local delivery

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Framing Options

A curated selection of timeless frames is available to complement your heirloom painting at an additional cost. Frames are offered in classic finishes to suit both modern and traditional interiors, with complimentary installation included with your package purchase. Below are the frame styles available in sizes: 18×24, 20×30, 24×36

The Monza

$159.00 – $184.00

Zisa

$159.00 – $186.00

Beaded Maron

$149.00 – $179.00

The Danvers

$199.00 – $235.00

Live Guest Illustrations

Bring a layer of charm to your celebration. Guests will enjoy watching their sketches come to life, each one a keepsake they can take home.

Packages and Pricing

As a bespoke touch, couples receive a complimentary, larger portrait in the selected style, painted post-event in studio and delivered within two weeks. The sample below reflects this exclusive newlywed gift.

Original artwork or studio photo by Julia Ranson Mooney.

Traditional

$425–$495/hr

About 5 minutes per guest (~50 guests in 4 hours)

Stylized

$450–$525/hr

About 2.5 minutes per guest (~95 guests in 4 hours)

Traditional with Faces

$425–$495/hr + $195 faces fee

5–6 minutes per guest (~45 guests in 4 hours)

Julia can also collaborate with additional artists for larger guest counts. Alternatively, unfinished sketches may be completed afterward in her studio for 50% of the on-site hourly rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you finish the painting at the wedding or afterward?

Both options are available. Julia can complete your portrait live during the reception, or she can add refined details and varnish in her studio afterward.

Two package options: 20*30 (Deluxe) and 24*36 (Luxury).

The Luxury Package includes up to 4 detailed guests in addition to the couple.

Most couples book 12–18 months in advance. A limited number of bookings are accepted each year to ensure quality.

Julia accepts bookings across the U.S. and abroad. No travel fees apply within 1.5 hours of South Jersey.

A $600 non-refundable deposit secures your booking. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding.

Yes, installment payments are welcome as long as the balance is paid in full 2 weeks prior to the wedding.

Framing is available for an additional fee and includes complimentary installation if purchased from Julia.

How many guests can you illustrate during an event?

This depends on the package chosen:

  • Traditional: ~50 guests in 4 hours
  • Stylized: ~95 guests in 4 hours
  • Traditional with Faces: ~45 guests in 4 hours
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  • Traditional: $425–$495/hr
  • Stylized: $450–$525/hr
  • Traditional with Faces: $425–$495/hr + $195 faces fee

Yes, Julia brings all supplies needed, including archival-quality paper and materials.

Julia can collaborate with additional artists if you’d like more guests painted on-site.

Julia offers the option to finish portraits in her studio after the event for 50% of the on-site hourly rate.

Yes, Julia is available for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations nationwide and internationally. There is no travel fee for locations within 1.5 hours of South Jersey.

BOOKING

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