About Caryn Dahm

I am a live wedding painter servicing all of Florida and beyond. Having a painting created at your wedding is an exciting and wonderful experience! Your guests will enjoy watching the process and seeing the painter’s interpretation of the scene as it’s unfolding in front of them. As your artist, I engage with your guests and provide a wonderful source of entertainment as well as a welcomed distraction during the cocktail hour. We also have added the service of watercolored guest portraits also known as “flash portraits” of guests. Those make a great combo of wedding favor and entertainment! Ask about our packages bundling both the live paintings and the guest portraits.

Live painters who works with watercolors are rare. I love the way that they yield such light, soft , airy and timeless results! There is just something spectacular for your guests to see a painting transform into something meaningful that they are a part of. I’m here to help make your special moment memorable through watercolors!

Services Offered

I create live wedding and event paintings as well as guest portraits made with professional grade materials. The paper and paints are of the highest quality. I paint the entire scene as well as offering individual guest portraits as another option. Some packages include thank you notecards made with the art created from that night as well as return address labels and art prints to give as thank you gifts to family. I also do custom watercolors for bridal bouquets, painting the cake, signature cocktails, and portraits from engagement photos and more!

A Little About Our Pricing

Pricing packages range from $2,100 to $4,000. Reach out to Caryn with the specifics of your date, wedding location and venue for specifics on pricing packages.

Deals & Discounts

  • Never Expires

    Mention Wedding Venue Map to get a free upgrade from one package to a more premium package (a $200 value) for live wedding painting or guest portraits!

    Guest portraits must be within 60 miles of the Orlando area for this deal.

Areas in Florida We Serve

I’m based in the Orlando area but I travel all over Florida and South GA from the East coast to the West. Some of my favorite cities to travel to for weddings include Amelia Island, Jekyll Island, Jacksonville, Palm Beach, Naples, Sarasota, and beautiful Boca Raton.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How would you define your "style"?

My style is loose, soft, romantic, gauzy and painted in the classic, traditionally translucent style of watercolors.

What does the process of working with your company look like?

The process of working with me is easy. First you would request my package details, choose the package you’d like and provide me with a few bits of information. From there I will give you a service agreement and you will give the deposit to hold the date on my art calendar. Once that is done, I do all of the work! We can discuss what you envision for your painting via zoom, on the phone or in person either at your venue or my Oviedo art studio. I’ll arrive at your wedding a few hours ahead of time to get started on your art. I get it about 98% finished that evening and finish up remaining details on your painting in my art studio within 2 weeks. If adding on notecards, it may take a few days extra before your entire package is completed to account for scanning, design and printing time. We will stay in communication and arrange a pick up date or shipping location if you are out of town. Hope to get to paint for you and your fiancé!

What is included in your most popular packages?

My most popular package is The Lux. It includes thank you notes using your watercolor art on the front with the wedding date and bride and grooms names on the back. It includes the largest painting of 18×22″ as well as return address labels and 2-8×10″ prints for brides to give to their parents or other special people they want to thank for being a part of their wedding.

What current trends have you seen at weddings?

I love how many couples are using watercolors to showcase their venue, to put on their programs, invitations and to make signage for signature cocktails! I’m also seeing so many wonderful requests for guests portraits. These are the most unique and personalized favor you can give! If you’d like to learn a little more about what you can expect to pay for live painting, my pricing is on my website you can check it out here. I book about 2 to 3 months out for custom projects, so when you are ready, contact me about scheduling, pricing and collaborating on your creative needs.

What is your background and how did you get started painting?

As an Italian-American mother of 3, I am passionate about family, friends and food. Many of my art pieces boast fresh fruits, baked goodies and family recipes. Some of my favorite things are gardening, cooking, being on the water and painting. I have a great love for gathering in our warm balmy Florida markets and landscapes! Art has never left my side (at least not for long). Creating things brought me much joy growing up and still does. I have served professionally as a watercolor artist, designer and illustrator for clients both large and small. I love bringing people refreshment and inspiration with my art. To create things that they can enjoy for generations to come with their families is my goal.

How do you get inspiration?

My main inspirations comes from things that I love and care about; food, family and marriage. I hope to help make your moments memorable by giving the gift of  watercolors! Consider having custom art made at your special event, for invitations, gifts or family recipes. There are just so many wonderful things to make into a painting! Have a look at a few of my collection of  culinary art for custom paintings for inspiration.

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A Little About Us

What makes you or your business stand out and why should a couple hire you?

One of my favorite things in life is celebrating friends and family. To create dreamy watercolor paintings of a couple’s wedding day is such a joy to me. My artistic style is loose and fresh so details are not exact likenesses, instead I capture the joy, colors and breadth of the moment.

What's a fun or unusual fact about you or your company?

While many people are just becoming live painters, I’ve painted at over 65 weddings so my experience allows me to easily work within many unique wedding situations, tastes and scenarios.

How did you get started as a wedding pro?

My background is in visual communication design and I’ve been watercolor painting full time professionally now for 15 years. When live painting started becoming popular, I was asked to paint at the wedding of one of my custom art clients. I’ve been hooked ever since!

Share a piece of advice to reduce stress in the wedding planning process.

I would say keep lots of margin in your schedule so that you can enjoy the planning, preparations and dreaming involved with planning a wedding. I love to speak to brides in-person, via zoom or over the phone to help them envision what they’d like included in their special art piece.

What's your favorite wedding tradition and why?

My favorite wedding tradition is a new one. I love that brides and grooms often now take that special private moment after their ceremony to catch their breath and soak in the joy of the day!

Tell us more about the couples you usually get the pleasure of working with.

I’ve painted at all kinds of weddings, from small private back yard gatherings to luxurious high end formals. The common factor in my couples is that they all want to add a special layer of pleasure for their guests to enjoy that day.

What are some of the best compliments you've received from your clients?

My couples are so thankful with how I interact and chat with their guests. Often times they are stressed about what their guests will do during the cocktail hour. Having a live painter not only provides unique entertainment, but an incredible heirloom keepsake for the bride and groom. The couples love to send out the custom thank you note cards that I create from their painting once it is completed.

Caryn Dahm Reviews

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Sasha

Bride

Event Date: 07/18/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of having Caryn Dahm as our watercolor wedding painter, and she was amazing! The crowd loved watching her work and showcase her incredible talent—it was like having live entertainment and fine art all in one. We also included the package where each guest received a 5×7 portrait of themselves or with their partner, and it was such a hit! Everyone was so excited, and they’re still raving about how it was the best wedding gift they’ve ever received. The finished wedding painting is absolutely stunning and something we will treasure forever. Caryn is truly gifted, and we are so grateful she was part of our celebration. Highly recommended!

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Tara

Bride

Event Date: 04/07/2024

Caryn did a live painting at wedding and a few months later I asked her to paint a picture from my sister\’s wedding. Not only is Caryn so beyond talented, but she is the sweetest person and so easy to work with! These paintings are so beautiful and the best memento special occasions.

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Darcey

guest

Event Date: 01/25/2025

We were looking for a different twist for our daughter’s wedding. We wanted to give her a unique gift that she and her husband would cherish, and give a memorable experience to our family and friends. So we began our wedding painter search. My daughter and her now husband couldn’t agree on an artist who did oil paintings. To them it was just not very impactful nor would it fit with their aesthetic tastes to put up on the wall of their home, so we moved on to looking at watercolor artists. And that’s when we saw Caryn’s beautiful and timeless wedding paintings. We all agreed she was the one to add to the special day. Caryn arrived hours early to paint the background to be able to capture the exact moment the couple wanted to commemorate from their wedding. Then later at the reception she worked to complete the painting while her assistants worked to paint custom guest portraits throughout the night. Guests could stop by and watch at their leisure. This was truly a hit!!!! Everyone loved their portraits. Having these talented artists in attendance not only fit in perfectly with their wedding vision, but the paintings became a sweet and sentimental way to commemorate their union. Thank you Caryn and Conpany!

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Edward

Groom

Event Date: 12/14/2024

Caryn worked with me, my wedding photographer and wedding planner to create a beautiful painting of our wedding day as a surprise for my wife on Christmas. She was amazing to work with and the level of detail in the painting is absolutely incredible.

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    So happy that it all worked out so well! You are an amazing groom to have put so much thought into your bride\’s gift. If you ever need any additional art made, I\’m your girl!

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Douglass

Bride

Event Date: 11/22/2024

We could not recommend this team more. Our watercolor guest portraits were a highlight of the day. Since the wedding, guests have texted us photos of their paintings framed on their mantles. Wonderful Experience!!

  1. Caryn Dahm

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    Thank you so very much. Your wedding was stunning and we were honored to help you celebrate the day with family and friends!

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Symone

Bride

Event Date: 07/07/2024

Hiring this Caryn and her associates for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! The personal watercolor paintings for our guests were incredible, and the live painting of my husband and me dip kissing in the chapel is beyond my expectations. It is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for capturing our special day so beautifully. I will definitely be using your services for future events and referring you to everyone I know!!

  1. Caryn Dahm

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    Yeah!!! I loved your aesthetic and appreciation for beauty. Thank you for everything and especially your trust!

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Lori

guest

Event Date: 03/23/2024

Caryn was a gem to work with! She created a stunning piece for my daughter\’s wedding. She took the time to add a few hidden special touches that mean so much to my family. If you are on the fence about having her at your wedding, do it! You will be so happy you did!! Thank you Caryn!! I hope we have the chance to work with you again in the future! Many blessings to you and your family!

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    Thanks so very much Lori. I hope we do get the chance to work with one another again! I would love that. Let me know if you ever need a custom painting made for yourself or as a gift.

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Brianna

Bride

Event Date: 02/17/2024

Caryn was absolutely amazing in every way!!! Our painting turned out so breathtaking and having her there on our big day was such a special touch for us and our guests!! Everyone really enjoyed being able to watch the painting progress throughout the night, and we can’t wait to send out our thank you cards so that they can see the final product!! Truly can’t thank her enough!

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    Thanks so much Brianna. I loved being at your wedding and interacting with your fun and welcoming family and friends! I was honored to be a part of it all. Many blessings to you!

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Rachel

Bride

Event Date: 11/18/2023

I found Caryn sort of last minute and she happened to be available for my wedding on 11/18/23. Having our live painting was the highlight of the day and my favorite part of our wedding! She was so warm and kind, and the quality of work was superb. I loved that you could customize your package – the three prints that came with my painting will be perfect for Christmas presents to our parents!!

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    Thank you so much Rachel. I simply loved painting for your family and friends. It was such a cool wedding with a great vibe of creativity, beautiful scenery and class all rolled into one. Thank you so much for hiring me!

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Linda

guest

Event Date: 10/07/2023

I am the mother of the bride, and I cannot tell you how pleased we were with Caryn s painting. It is everything that I wanted it to be and all the guests were raving about her talent. She was so professional and truly one of the nicest people I have dealt with. I am so grateful that she captured my daughter’s special day I would highly recommend her if you are looking for something very unique at your wedding

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    Linda it was a joy painting for you and your beautiful family! Thanks so very much for your kind words : )

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Jaclyn

Bride

Event Date: 10/19/2022

I worked with Caryn for my wedding on 10/22/22 and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her & her talent. I decided to have a wedding painter for two reasons – 1. My husband loves sentimental/special gifts, so this was a super easy wedding day gift to him. and 2. I selfishly wanted one so it was a win/win!!! Caryn was so kind throughout the entire process – she was thorough with her questions, organized with her plans, responsive to all my emails, and friendly to each guest at the wedding. Not only am I so beyond pleased with how my painting turned out, my guests were simply blown away with having this detail at the wedding. If you are contemplating this for your wedding, this is your sign to just book Caryn. I promise you will look back and thank yourself!!

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    Thank you so very much for your generous review! I loved painting for your family!

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Mason

Bride

Event Date: 12/17/2022

One of the centerpieces of our wedding. My spouse, our guests, and I all loved it. We\’ve already framed the painting! Great communication pre and post ceremony. Thank you so very much.

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Jodan

Bride

Event Date: 10/26/2022

Caryn creates timeless, soft and beautiful pieces of art. We cannot thank her enough for all of the detail that was included in our artwork for our wedding day.

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Jennifer

Bride

Event Date: 04/16/2022

Caryn, you were a dream to have at the wedding and you charmed all our guests. The finished project is spectacular and I would recommend you to everyone. Thank you for the memories.

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Devon

Bride

Event Date: 02/12/2022

We’re absolutely in love with our painting!! Everything is captured so beautifully in all of the details!! Our guests loved seeing this piece come to live at the wedding… Cant wait for them to receive their cards! Thank you sooo much Caryn!! ❤️

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