this is so cool and unique, and i want to share it because this guy is so talented. not to mention you end up with a freaking painting of your wedding for the rest of your life.
i just booked local toledo artist keith hasenbalg to do a live painting at our reception next summer. he goes to the reception site before all the guests get there to set up and take a look at the place. then he might snap a few photos here and there for his own reference. but then he sits and paints a scene of your celebration during the reception. ugh! i think this is so cool and interactive. you can do your first dance or cake cutting, etc...
and you get to keep the painting, which he will give to you at a later date since you probably don't want to be fussing with a canvas the night of your wedding. pricing varies for events so i would email him for an estimate, but totally affordable.
his website: studiovon.com
he did the mural in the back room of manhattan's restaurant downtown if you are familiar. which i also think is cool to support a local artist in this way. check it out!