There’s something utterly magical about watching your wedding day unfold through an artist’s eyes. And while photography will capture every memory that is made along the way (you can explore more about that here), artist Maggie Bosco brings a unique way of capturing the essence of your big day through her art.
Based in Bradenton and painting weddings across St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, and even New York, Maggie is a live wedding painter whose work is as emotive as it is breathtaking. She creates one-of-a-kind paintings during your wedding—capturing real-time light, color, and emotion—of the one moment you love the most.
What Is Live Wedding Painting?
If you’ve never seen a live painter at a wedding before, imagine this: while your guests are mingling and dancing, Maggie is tucked into a cozy corner of your venue with her canvas, brush in hand, quietly turning your wedding into fine art. It’s not only a stunning piece of décor and conversation for your guests—it’s also a deeply meaningful piece of artwork for you to treasure forever.
Maggie has a master’s degree in art and specializes in life painting, meaning she paints her subjects live and in person rather than working from photographs. She’s developed an incredible ability to capture the true-to-life tones, textures, and light of your wedding day as they unfold in the moment.
The Process Behind the Painting
Maggie typically arrives early to sketch the venue and begin laying down the setting. Many of her couples choose to have their first dance painted, but she’s open to capturing any moment you choose—whether it’s your vows, the ceremony, or even a quiet post-ceremony moment that matters most to you. She paints live throughout the event, adding the final details back in her studio after the celebration.
The final result? A completely custom, wall-worthy painting of your wedding day that’s unlike anything else.
A Painter with a Passion for Storytelling
Beyond her technical skill, Maggie is just one of those people you instantly feel comfortable around—warm, kind, and fully invested in helping you preserve your story with care and artistry. She’s thoughtful about every part of the process, from understanding your preferences on detail level (more abstract vs. richly detailed) to making sure she blends seamlessly into the flow of your wedding.
She also offers her finished paintings on stretched canvas, and while she doesn’t currently provide custom framing, she’s happy to work with you to ensure it suits your home and your style.
Where She Paints
Maggie’s studio is located in Sarasota, FL, but she regularly travels for weddings in St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Tampa, Anna Maria Island, and beyond. And while she’s based here in the Tampa Bay Area, couples from New York and beyond regularly book her to travel to their weddings as well.
Live Wedding Painting: Worth the Investment
Not only are you commissioning a piece of original artwork when you book Maggie—you’re also giving your guests a unique entertainment experience. Guests love watching the painting evolve throughout the night, often returning again and again to see new details appear.
For couples planning a wedding with artistic flair or those looking for something truly different, a live wedding painting adds that extra touch of beauty and meaning to your day.
Planning a Wedding in St. Petersburg?
I’d be happy to introduce you to Maggie—or better yet, you might just spot us working side by side at a future wedding! You can learn more about Maggie, her pricing, and view her work on her website.
