Julia Mooney Live Event Painter Reviews
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Hannah Sent on 07/09/202510000000/10
Julia was absolutely AMAZING. I hired her as a gift for my sister's wedding and she truly captured it so incredibly beautifully. She was so responsive, attentive, and flexible. The guests were STUNNED at how much it looked just like my sister and her new husband. My sister is OBSESSED with it. Julia was so kind and so incredibly talented. If you are looking to hire a live painter, she's the BEST one around!!!!!!!!!!!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you for this sweet review Hannah!! It was an honor to paint your sister and her new husband on such a gorgeous day! Thanks for having me :) -
Kayleen Sent on 05/02/2026
Your Guests Won't Stop Talking About It!!
We hired Julia as our live painter for our wedding, and she absolutely exceeded every expectation. She captured the emotion, movement, and love of our first dance so beautifully that looking at the painting feels like stepping right back into that moment. Before the wedding, Julia took the time to understand our vision. She asked us to share examples of painting styles we loved, and on the day of, she checked in with us before she began so she could capture a specific moment in our dance that was meaningful to us. That level of care and intention made the final piece even more special.
Our guests are still talking about her. Many had never seen a live painter at a wedding before and were completely mesmerized watching the artwork come to life throughout the night. Several even asked for her information for their own events. A wonderful final touch was the certificate of authenticity she provided, and the fact that we got to take our finished painting home the same night—no waiting, no stress, just an unforgettable keepsake from the best day of our lives.
We couldn’t recommend Julia more. Her talent, professionalism, and warmth made her one of the standout parts of our wedding day. -
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Rachael Sent on 03/09/2026Julia Mooney for Guest Illustrations
Julia was very professional and needed very little guidance from me as an overwhelmed bride to set up and create beautiful keepsakes that my guests were all very appreciative of. She also completes guest illustrations on her own time when there are more requests than she can complete at the event. I can't recommend her enough!!!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thanks so much Rachael! It was an honor to help make your wedding extra special :) thank you for having me!! -
Sydney Sent on 11/12/2025
Live Sketch Painted Portraits for Guests - Highly Recommend :)
Julia was truly one of my favorite vendors at my wedding. We got married at the beginning of this month down the shore. We wanted to have special things for our guests at our wedding and wanted to do something more unique than a photo booth - something they might actually keep! I'm SO happy we went with Julia's talent for creating beautiful sketches of our guests. All of the people who got them were so thrilled, honestly they still haven't stopped talking about it and they all have told me they can't wait to frame them. She was such a pro and even went around and let guests know she was there, took their photos ahead of time so there was never a line back up at her table and was able to create so many beautiful works of art that really rounded out our day. Fabulous, would absolutely recommend her to anyone getting married anytime soon and want their guests remembering their wedding for a long time!! -
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Emily Sent on 08/22/2025
Wedding Painting July 2025
Julia is so incredibly talented and was an absolute joy to work with! She really made our vision come to life and captured all the details we ask for. This is a perfect keepsake from our big day! -
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Brooke Sent on 06/29/2025
The Best Decision for Our Wedding!
Having a live wedding painter was hands-down one of the best decisions I made during the entire planning process. Julia is not only incredibly talented but also so professional and kind—we were absolutely floored by the painting she created during our wedding! She took the time to go over every little detail with us beforehand to make sure she captured the perfect moment.
Our guests loved watching her paint throughout the night—it added such a fun and memorable touch to the reception. I’m so thankful we found Julia—she took such great care of us, and now we have the most beautiful and unique keepsake from our special day. Our guests are still talking about how cool she was and how amazing the painting turned out. I would book her again in a heartbeat! -
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Courtney Sent on 04/10/2025
Live Wedding Painter
I hired Julia to paint live at our wedding as a surprise for my husband and she exceeded all expectations! I knew her work was great, but I didn’t realize how truly remarkable it was going to be! Julia worked with me and really gave us more than we could’ve ever asked for! It is the perfect keepsake to have forever 🩷Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words Courtney!! I really had a blast painting in front of your guests and I'm so happy you were satisfied:) -
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Maryanne Sent on 01/05/2025
Manley/Fable Wedding
Julia was fantastic! She was so kind to our guests and her talent is amazing! A painting to cherish forever - she even added some last minute details we requested. Our guests LOVED chatting with her and cheered for the presentation! She completed the painting by the end of the evening and we brought it home! Very special touch to any venue!! We are so grateful!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you for your sweet words and the opportunity to paint for your daughter and her husband! It was a pleasure :) -
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Alissa Sent on 10/15/2024
5/5 Experience
Wow! What a wonderful experience. To begin with, Julia was excellent at communicating with my mom, who was the one who booked her. My mom said she was responsive and quick to answer messages. Julia was super easy to work with and we had a phone call 2 days before our wedding to discuss what we wanted painted. I gave her full creative freedom, with one stipulation of I wanted the scene to be outside. Julia KILLED it. It is the most beautiful painting ever and I am still in awe of it. It was such a nice addition to the wedding, our guest loved walking over and seeing the progress. I am so happy with how everything came out and so thankful to have such a beautiful keepsake of our wedding day. Julia is talented at her craft and we are so lucky she was apart of our big day! Definitely check her work out and consider hiring her for your wedding, you won’t regret it!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thanks Alissa! I had such a great time making your painting. Thank you for the privilege of making sometime special for you live on your big day! -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 09/04/2024Amazing Talent
Julia was incredible! She captured the essence of my best friends' day with such detail and beauty, turning a blank canvas into a stunning masterpiece right before our eyes. Our guests loved watching the process, and the finished piece is a treasure we’ll cherish forever. Her talent added a unique and unforgettable touch to their wedding. Highly recommend, she will not disappoint!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words!! It was truly a pleasure and I loved your idea to paint them being introduced on the balcony! So sweet! -
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Jennifer Sent on 08/01/2024Incredible water color portraits!
Julia is extremely talented! I recommend her for any type of event - wedding, baby shower, bridal shower etc! I wanted something unique and memorable for my guests that wasn't your typical favor, photobooth or interactive station. I let her know my vision and inspiration and she blew me away. Still after 3 months since our wedding, our guests are still talking about their water color portraits!! Thank you so much for being a part our day! -
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Larissa Sent on 07/31/2024Wedding Painting Review
Julia did an amazing painting for us at our wedding this past July! She was professional, detail-oriented, and a truly talented painter! The guests all loved watching Julia create her work of art, as she worked throughout the reception guests were “oooing” & “ahhhing” at her truly perfect creation. I highly recommend her services for anyone searching for a wedding painter.Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you Larissa! It was such a pleasure to work your wedding. Your guests were so gracious and fun to chat with while I worked! -
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Megan Sent on 07/26/2024
Natirar Wedding Surprise
I found Julia online and I’m so glad I did! As my best friend’s MOH the bridal party and myself wanted to surprise my best friend and her new hubby with a live painter and Julia helped me pull off this amazing surprise. The painting came out beautiful and I received so many compliments on how beautiful her work was. I would recommend Julia to anyone thinking about a live painter!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thanks for taking the time to post a review Megan! This was the BEST bridal party surprise gift and I was honored to be a part of it! -
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Nimmi Sent on 05/08/2024Made our wedding so special!
Julia was such a pleasure to work with! She was so sweet and attentive to our requests and our guests thoroughly enjoyed watching her work the morning of the wedding. We’re so obsessed with our painting. Would highly recommend!! -
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Ryan Sent on 04/22/2024Julia is so wonderful to work with, we love our painting!
Julia helped me surprise my soon to be wife on the day of our wedding with her services as a wedding gift. She was so easy to work with in planning, super responsive, and the value for her services and talent beats anyone else in he industry. Our guests were enamored with how quickly and efficiently she worked throughout the night, and she did such a great job capturing our moment and the beauty of our venue. We got married in an aquarium and she captured the ambience, the lighting, and the floor-to-ceiling tanks perfectly and even a nice big shark in the background. She even took the time to capture our custom monogram being projected on the wall and the detail was awesome.
She helped to take our night to the next level and when the painting was revealed to us on the floor at the end of the night the reaction of my new wife was worth it all. It's definitely something we can't wait to frame and cherish in our future home forever.
Thanks Julia!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you for having me Ryan! It was such an honor to be a special part of your big day. And it was so much fun surprising Rachel! -
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Tori Sent on 02/25/2024Beautiful Portrait to Last A Lifetime!
Julia's work of art is something that we will be able to cherish from our wedding day for many years to come! She is an incredibly talented artist and she is super easy to work with! She is always able to answer questions, and is a true master of her craft. Her portrait of us is something that we still get asked about after our wedding and is a beautiful gift for us to remember the best day of our lives forever! If you are interested in getting a live painter for your wedding, pick Julia! She is truly incredible!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Oh my goodness thanks so much Tori! Painting your first dance was a treat and I am so grateful for the opportunity:) -
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Isra Sent on 01/10/2024So so amazing!!!
Working with Julia was so amazing! I loved the flexibility she offered when I asked if she could do my live painting with watercolors instead of acrylic. She was actually super excited for the change and that made me even more confident in her work. Julia is so kind and I loved working with her so much. She did such a beautiful job and respected everything that I requested. Truly such a treat to work with and she captured such a wonderful memory that I get to look at every day in my home! -
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Lindsay Sent on 01/09/2024Highlight of the wedding
Julia was so lovely to work with and our guests LOVED their illustrations. I can't recommend Julia enough!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you so much for these kind words Lindsay!! It was a blast to work with you and your guests:) I wish you the best! -
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Kristen Sent on 12/18/2023
Speechless!
Julia was not only professional, but also kind, responsive, punctual, talented, and much more! She went above and beyond to help me understand the process and how she does her work. She is amazing. Look no further for your wedding painter. Consider this an investment forever ! We gifted her services to a sister and her husband and they were so grateful!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you for having me Kristen!! This was the sweetest gift for your sister and her new husband:) Your kind words mean so much! -
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Taylor Sent on 12/18/2023
Perfection!
Beautiful work, beautiful person, beautiful memories. I am so unbelievably grateful that the universe sent me the gift of Julia. I decided to book Julia’s services as a surprise gift for my then-fiance on our wedding day. Julia was a true joy to work with, especially given that we had the added element of keeping her a surprise. She coordinated with our venue directly and took my payments incrementally, so my husband wouldn’t notice the loss. I’ve attached the pictures here, but truly nothing does her artwork justice. HIGHLY recommend!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you Taylor! It was so fun to be a part of the surprise for your husband. Your first dance was the absolute sweetest and I was honored to capture that memory for you both! -
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Christine Sent on 12/06/2023Amazing Experience
WOW....What an amazing experience and take away for my son and daughter-in law. Julia really captured the moment of their first dance. My son and his wife cried when they saw the finished product. A very special way to remember the wedding day forever.Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you for your kind words Christine! It was an honor to paint for your son and his new wife - they were the sweetest couple and I was excited to capture the sweetness of her head on his shoulder during their first dance! Congratulations :) -
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Allison Sent on 11/15/2023
Beautiful work!
The painting they Julia did for us was absolutely amazing! It is better than I couldn’t ever imagined. She was so easy to work with. I would highly recommend!!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you Allison! Your kind words mean so much! I loved painting that dip and that chandelier and the classic black and white floor! Such a gorgeous wedding:) -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 10/21/2023
She was lovely from the beginning. Not a crazy price because she u derstands the struggle and stress of getting married
I loved every second with her. My guests were extremely impressed watching a painting come to life. She wasn't in the way, just did her own thing! I had a big reveal at the end of the night. It was soo perfect!!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this sweet review! Your wedding was so refreshingly authentic and beautiful in its simplicity. It was so fun to paint the chickens in the background and your parents sweet dog next to you. Congratulations!!! -
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Samantha Sent on 10/18/2023
Julia is literally amazing
We booked Julia for our wedding for her to capture our first dance! She nailed it!!! She was so interactive and sweet with our guests and they loved watching her in action. She was definitely a highlight of our wedding and guests are STILL talking about her! If you are the fence about booking a live painter, do it, and book Julia!!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Hey Sam, Thanks so much for the kind words! I am so happy you're pleased - your wedding was so much fun and you are just the cutest couple. Thanks again! -
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Mattea Sent on 10/14/2023Julia Mooney's irreplaceable art
Julia was a fantastic vendor! She painted my wife and I's first dance on September 24th, 2023. The detail-orientation of this paint is so eye catching and very thoughtful toward both of our favorite dresses, culture and most importantly the theme! I love the vibrancy of colors she used, and it truly captures the best aspects of our Soirée de Xiānnü ♥️Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Oh! Chills! I’m so glad you were happy. I tried so hard to honor all of you and your wife’s special qualities as well as the unique beauty of your special day! Congrats and thank you for the kind words 💕💕💕 -
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Felicia Sent on 09/23/2023Book It!!!
Julia did an AMAZING job painting our wedding! The final product was much better than we could have anticipated. Her painting was such a huge hit. It was the talk of the evening. Don’t hesitate to book her! It’s such a beautiful way to commemorate such a special occasion. Thanks Julia!!!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Oh my goodness thank you Felicia! I had such a great time being at your wedding and capturing the love that was truly all around! -
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Emily Sent on 08/23/2023Wonderful Artist and great to work with!
When wedding planning, hiring a live painter was one of the few things my husband and I disagreed on. He wasn't sure if it was worth the extra cost, but boy did Julia prove him wrong! The piece of art she created is absolutely stunning, she was kind and conscientious to work with, and guests were in awe of the spectacle of her painting it right there at the reception. Her price point was very fair and worth every penny for both having her there at the wedding and also the keepsake we keep forever So happy hiring Julia is now the first "I told you so" of our marriage, LOL!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you Emily! I had such a blast painting your fairytale wedding:) The way you sung to your husband was my favorite!!! -
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Meaghen Sent on 08/18/2023
So much love for Julia!
Julia’s painting was a surprise for my wedding that occurred on 8/17/23. From start to finish Julia has been amazing to work with! The painting she created of our first dance was PHENOMENAL!!! She made both me and my husband cry because it’s absolutely gorgeous. Julia is beyond talented and I totally recommend hiring her to help capture those sentimental moments! Thank you so much Julia!! ❤️❤️Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Aw Meaghen thank you so much for this speedy and heartfelt review! You two were so cute, it was easy to capture all that love! :) Congrats on your new chapter together! -
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Christopher Sent on 06/14/2023A special Moment captured and put on canvas
First I would like to say thank you to Julia for being apart of our special day.When we first booked Julia we had no idea what we were going to get all we new was “how cool would it be to have a live painter” We didn’t talk to Julia much throughout the process,She asked us one question and that was at what moment do you want me to capture the picture.We told her whatever you feel is best take a shot..And she did just that and captured a magical moment and put it on canvas.Julia thanks for an incredibly amazing picture on canvas the detail that you put in this was impeccable we absolutely LOVE IT,So she did ask if we wanted to see or a reveal and we chose reveal..When we saw it another magical moment was captured..Again thank you Julia.#Chris&Tanishawedding 6/2/23Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Tanisha it was such a privilege!! Thank you for letting me be part of your big day. Congratulations and thank you for the super sweet review:) -
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Jaimie Sent on 04/30/2023
Amazing and Beautiful
Julia created a one of a kind painting for my best friends wedding and something they will cherish foreverJulia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you for the review Jaimie! I had so much fun being part of your special surprise:) What a thoughtful idea!! -
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Alexandrea Sent on 02/17/2023
Amazing keepsake- will have forever
Julia is professional, responsive, patient, kind, and TALENTED!! My guests were very impressed by her skill, and she painted exactly what I wanted, and how I envisioned it. Her art will be hanging in our home for the rest of our lives. -
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Amanda Sent on 02/01/2023A Truly Unique Experience!! 10/10 Recommend!
If you’re looking for a unique experience for your wedding, book Julia NOW! My guests were SO excited to watch her paint throughout the wedding. She is a true gem and gave us the best keepsake we could have ever asked for. I am beyond estastic with her work as an artist and how professional she was to work with. Julia was very accommodating of my vision for the painting. I had a special request to have my parents (who are no longer here) included in our painting and she hit it out of the park with her artistic talent. She even included halos above their heads. As you could imagine, not having my parents in attendance was very emotional for me but this painting brought on happy tears! Everytime I look at the painting (which is proudly hanging in our living room), I truly feel like my parents were there in spirit. She even included our kitty boy Binx into the painting which brings us so much joy. I highly recommend booking her services for your wedding or next event. Thank you again Julia!!
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Ava D. Sent on 02/01/2023
Absolutely amazing!!
Julia did an absolute fabulous job and I cannot ever thank her enough for this gorgeous piece of art from the best day of our lives! She went above and beyond with the details. We love it so much as soon as we got home, it went right up on the wall!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thank you Ava!! The details at your wedding were so special and needed to be showcased:) Congratulations! -
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Kassandre Sent on 10/09/2022Amazing!
Julia was AMAZING to work with. She captured our first dance perfectly, down to the lace on my sleeves, venue decor, and overall vibe 10000%%%. Everyone enjoyed watching her paint and it was Sooo worth it!!!!Julia Mooney Live Event Painter's reply:
Thanks Kass!! Your venue was killer and such a treat to paint. And your flowersssssss!!! Such an honor to paint for you and Drew. Congrats :) -
Stephanie Sent on 09/08/2022
BEST live wedding painter!!
Julia was the most amazing live wedding painter- please do yourself a favor and run, don’t walk, to book an event with her. She was professional, kind, accommodative and easy to work with, but best of all she brought to life our experience with a once in a lifetime painting! She captured a moment and made it last forever & along the way interacted with our guest to keep them entertained. -
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