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July 20, 2026

The State of the Wedding Industry (SOTWI), also known as : The Wedding Masterclass, is a traveling educational mentoring program for wedding industry professionals to keep a pulse on the everlasting question: What is the state of the wedding industry this year? In 2026, we are seeing a lot of changes, as usual. But most […]

July 9, 2026

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June 30, 2026

I have had the privilege of opportunity in the year 2025. That is a gift that is priceless and one of the most strived after achievements. When person, after person give you opportunity, you take each time as the most important time. And that is a personal goal of mine: to create the best live […]

June 8, 2026

Gemini Wedding Planning creates incredibly luxurious wedding experiences for their couples. From custom installations, extravagant florals and bespoke entertainment, they specialize in that! When their planner, Jennifer, recommended me to paint, I was honored! They were going all out and wanted a luxury wedding painting at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado! Christina booked the largest […]

November 25, 2025

If you’re searching for venues in the Denver area that capture the Tuscany vibe, you will be limited in the options available. Granted, there are some! But the newest Italian-Inspired wedding venue in Colorado has people flocking, swooning, and celebrating! Oceana’s Garden is an incredibly maintained private estate nestled into the base of Boulder, and […]

A Live Wedding Painting by Olivia Andruss Artistry at the new Italian inspired wedding venue in Boulder, CO.

October 20, 2025

If you’re unfamiliar with the renowned wedding dress designer, Hayley Paige, let me fill you in. Her story is one of career highs, lows and a whole lot of hard work. Known for her whimsical, fairytale-like gowns, Paige launched her namesake collection with JLM at age 25. She became a bridal celebrity before a public 2020 […]

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October 13, 2025

It’s no secret that the day flies by. Many people say that you hardly even remember your meal. But what if there was a way to preserve an aspect of your day forever? Is there really a wedding gift that lasts forever? Sure, photographs are timeless. But think of your grandparents. Have you ever seen […]

September 22, 2025

Taylor and Drew initially inquired and wanted a live wedding painting AND watercolor guest portraits. Unfortunately, I did not have the team of artists available to complete both of these tasks. Having them both done live also put both of these services out of their budget. Taylor weighed the option and decided she would rather […]

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September 2, 2025

Often times as wedding vendors, we are searching for clients who perfectly match with us. Well, I am so grateful to have connected with an incredible person and her fiancé. Elaine and Rhett were getting married at a Boulder Creek by Wedgewood.. We had been battling weeks of stormy and rainy weather. Would the rain […]

Live Event Painting in Boulder, CO

August 25, 2025

After a busy start to the year, I was looking forward to only 1 live wedding painting in May. Or so I thought. While scrolling rather aimlessly through Facebook, I suddenly saw I had been tagged many times in a post. A bride was looking for a painter whose style was similar to an artist […]

Live Wedding Painting on Vail Golf Course Colorado