Capturing the View: A Live Landscape Painting during Becky & Justin’s Middleton Place Wedding
Sometimes, the most unforgettable moments aren’t just about the people—they’re about the place. Recently, Ben had the pleasure of creating a live painting that focused not on the couple, but on the breathtaking backdrop of their ceremony: the iconic oak tree landscape at Middleton Place.
A Surprise Wedding Gift from the Bride to the Groom!
Justin loves art! Together, he and Becky had been looking for a painting of Middleton Place to add to their collection at home … but couldn’t find anything! Becky reached out to us with the idea of gifting a live venue painting of Middleton Place to Justin as a surprise on their wedding day!
Y’all: in over a decade of creating live wedding paintings for over 500+ couples: this is the very first time someone has requested this concept!
For couples who are drawn to a particular view, a favorite garden, or a meaningful landscape, this concept offers something truly refined. Instead of capturing themselves in the painting saying “I do,” they chose a scene that makes their hearts skip a beat – the sweeping branches of a Live Oak, the soft light filtering through the leaves, dripping with Spanish Moss, overlooking the beautiful river view.
The painting unfolded in real-time during the ceremony, allowing guests to watch as the landscape came to life on the canvas. There’s something magical about seeing a moment in nature translated into art, brushstroke by brushstroke, in front of your eyes.
Introducing a New Kind Of Live Wedding Painting:
The Live Venue Painting
Live Venue Paintings are perfect for couples who want a live painting but prefer something less centered on themselves. It’s an elegant, understated way to celebrate the setting they love most, making the artwork both personal and timeless. Years from now, the painting won’t just recall a wedding day, but it will also transport them back to the place that made their day so special.
Ben’s live landscape paintings bring a sense of artistry and reverence to the spaces couples cherish, offering a fresh twist on a traditional live wedding painting.
If you’re considering a Live Venue Painting that’s created during your wedding, we would absolutely LOVE to talk more! Send us an email here to inquire about Ben’s availability for your date and/or Art Prints of this gorgeous Middleton Place Painting!
Becky & Justin
Middelton Place
Charleston, SC
24 x 30 in. Live Painting
Creative Team:
Venue Location: Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
Planner: @taraleclaire_chs
Photographer: @shelbystewartweddings
Live Painter: @benkeysfineart
Hair & MU: @lashesandlacechs
Gelato: @gelatimoto
Ceremony Music: @holycitystrings
DJ: @dreamdaycharleston
