Live by Lily

Pricing

Prices start at $500

Packages

Prices start at $500

About Live by Lily

Lily

Live by Lily

Hi, I’m Lily, the artist behind Live by Lily! I’ve always loved the little details that make celebrations feel special—especially weddings! Live by Lily combines my love of art and events by turning your favorite people and moments into hand-painted keepsakes created right at your celebration. Each portrait is individually painted and designed to give your guests something personal, beautiful, and truly worth taking home. For me, it’s about more than creating a wedding favor. I love giving guests a fun experience during the event and creating a little piece of your celebration they can keep!

More than a wedding favor, it’s part of the experience. I create each portrait individually, capturing the little details that make your guests them. With flexible packages, affordable options, and the ability to complete guaranteed portraits after your event, you don’t have to choose between staying within budget and making sure your guests receive a keepsake. Most importantly, I bring a genuine love for weddings, art, and celebrating people to every event. My goal is for your guests to have just as much fun watching their portraits come to life as they do taking them home.

In three words: Collaborative, Creative, Flexible

Services

  • Gifts and favors
  • Live painters & artists

Live by Lily packages

The First Petal (Package customized)

Price$500

Description

• 4 hours of live guest portraits during the reception • Arrive 1–2 hours beforehand to capture reference photos of guests arriving for the reception and get a head start • 5×7 hand-painted portraits + protective sleeves • I’ll complete as many portraits as possible during the event • Guest Count Varies •Travel Fees may Apply

Blossom Collection (Packages customized)

Price$650

Description

• Everything in the Live Event Package • Up to 50 participating guests guaranteed a completed portrait • Anything not completed at the event will be finished afterward and returned to you • Works out to approximately $13 per guest

Full Bloom (Packages customized)

Price$800

Description

GUARANTEED PORTRAITS FOR 75 GUESTS $8 each additional guest who is interested, additional cost to be determine and paid post event once final headcount is completed. Any portraits not completed live will be finished afterward. Travel fees may apply

The Bouquet ( Packages are customized)

Price$900

Description

Portraits for 100 guests Additional guests $5 per person Anything not completed will be mailed Engagement photo and bridal party portraits included Travel Fees may apply

Reviews

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    Brianna P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 16

    The most amazing addition to our big day!!

    I cannot recommend Lily enough! She went so far above and beyond anything we could have ever expected, and her talent is truly incredible. What made her so special, though, was not just her beautiful work, but the heart and compassion she put into it. I lost my beloved grandma just one week before my wedding, and knowing how much she meant to me, this artist so lovingly took the time to paint her for our wedding celebration. It was such a thoughtful, meaningful gesture that touched my heart in a way I will never be able to fully put into words. During what was an incredibly emotional time, she gave me something so beautiful that I will cherish forever. She could have simply shown up, done her job, and gone home, but instead, she went out of her way to make such a personal and lasting impact on our special day. That kind of kindness is rare, and it speaks volumes about the person she is. Her artistry is stunning, but her heart is even more beautiful. If you are considering booking her for your wedding or any special event, do not hesitate. She is incredibly talented, thoughtful, compassionate, and truly goes the extra mile. I am beyond grateful that she was part of our wedding day, and I will forever remember the special gift she gave me during such a bittersweet time in my life.

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    Neyba P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 29, 2026

    Best service

    Lily was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, she was so sweet, kind, professional, and incredibly accommodating. Our wedding day ended up being rainy, and she was literally painting through the rain without ever complaining. She stayed flexible, worked with everything happening around her, and still made sure we had such a special experience. Her positive attitude and willingness to adapt really stood out to us. She was genuinely one of the nicest vendors we worked with, and having her there to capture such an important moment of our wedding made it even more special. We are so grateful for Lily and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a live painter for their wedding or special event. Thank you, Lily, for being so wonderful and for going above and beyond for us!

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    Lauren

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 18, 2026

    Beautiful guest portraits

    Live by Lily created some of our favorite keepsakes from the day. From our first conversation, she was quick to respond and easy to work with, making the whole process feel simple and stress-free. Her hand-drawn designs had this soft, delicate quality that felt so personal and special for our guests. Every detail she created felt thoughtful and charming, like something we'll treasure for years to come. If you're looking for someone to add those unique, meaningful touches to your event, Live by Lily is absolutely the way to go.

I will arrive shortly before you expect your guests to begin to arrive to your ceremony. I will casually walk around as guests are already taking photos and request references photos from about 20-30 guests who would be interested in having a portrait complete. Once I have some reference photos I will then head to cocktail hour to setup. During your ceremony I will be sketching and painting some portraits so when guests arrive to cocktail hour there are already some examples completed.
You do not have to pay for an early arrival. The 4 hours you pay for is for your reception. I add in the extra time complementary because for me the more time I have the more guests I can complete. I want to ensure I can complete as many portraits onsite as possible.
The remaining agreed upon head count of portraits will be completed 1-2 weeks after your event and exchanged in person or mailed to you depending on your location.
Yes. I am located in Middletown, DE. All packages include a 50 mile round trip beginning mileage. For example if your venue is 150 miles from Middletown multiple the miles x 2 then subtract 50. Then multiple by .85. (304-50=254, 254x.85=215) I can also offer custom packages bundles depending on your individual event. Travel fees are determine per event and for my safety I may request and overnight fee in place of the travel mileage if the event were to end after 10pm and is greater than 1.5 hours.
Yes, you can create a list and I can try my best to ask guests their relation to the happy couple and work to accommodate those requests first.

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