23 Art-Inspired Wedding Ideas for Creative Couples

By Chloe Gorman
May 08, 2019
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From mini-easel table numbers to Monet-inspired cakes, we found so many artful ideas for your ceremony and reception.

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Your wedding décor is a chance for you and your partner to showcase some of your shared interests—doing so only makes your big day more unique to you. If art is one of your mutual passions, you might want to include art-inspired details throughout your wedding day. Whether you want to use your favorite painting as inspiration for your color palette or translate it onto your cake, there are plenty of imagined and creative ways to put an artistic spin on your event.

Not only do these art-themed ideas have beautiful results, but they can easily suit any wedding-day aesthetic, from classic to modern. The reason? There are so many art periods (and styles!) to choose from. For your traditional event, try finding a venue with Sistine Chapel vibes—think a property with Renaissance-inspired fresco paintings (the technique of applying pigment onto a thin layer of plaster was made famous by Michelangelo). If you're planning a contemporary celebration, we suggest bookmarking the abstract table number and welcome sign just ahead. Does the impressionist work of Monet speak to you? Reimagine one of his watercolor paintings for your ceremony backdrop, like this blue, green, and beige one by Minted. Or, make like one couple ahead and use his famous "Water Lilies" piece on the detail card and envelope liner on your stationery suite.

With so many creative options—from subtle art-inspired details (like mini-easels for your table numbers) to larger ones, like hand-painted wedding cakes and art gallery venues—there are so many ways to tranform your event's blank canvas into a true masterpiece your guests will remember forever.

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Mixed Motifs

Jose Villa

Showcase your love for multiple art styles with a mixed suite—note how this set offered both abstract Picasso vibes and romantic Monet motifs (like the watercolor ballet dancer!).

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Pantone Seating Chart

Caroline & Evan Photography
Unique Wedding Seating Charts to Guide Guests to Their Tables

Looking for an artistic seating chart idea? Make like Caroline & Evan Photography and A&P Designs and use use Pantone squares as escort cards; the color code should correspond to guests' table numbers.

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Live Painter

Lori Paladino Photography
Alternative Entertainment Ideas for a Unique Wedding Reception

While you'll always have your wedding photos as big-day keepsakes, hiring a live painter (like Greg Kalamar, seen here) is just another creative way to document the happiest day of your life.

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Abstract Table Number

Amy Arrington Photography

Since art comes in all sizes, consider transforming the tiniest big-day details, like table numbers, into a creative décor moment. This abstract iteration was painted by artist Britt Bass; Ashley Buzzy was responsible for the gold calligraphy.

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Fresco Artwork

Erich McVey

One benefit of tying the knot in a historic church? The beautiful artwork. Maximize your attendees' views of the wall paintings by opting for ghost chairs.

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Monet Stationery

Emily March Photography
20 Pretty Envelope Liners That Dressed Up Wedding Invitation Suites

There's no better way to pay homage to your favorite artist's work than by incorporating the piece into your paper goods. That's why Rebecca Rose Creative chose to include three different Monet paintings in this invitation suite.

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Jackson Pollock

Mikkel Paige Photography
Unique Ways to Use Vellum Throughout Your Wedding

Jackson Pollock enthusiasts, make like Bliss & Bone and add the painter's famous splatter motif to all of your big-day paper goods, from your invitation suite to your escort cards.

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Palette Menu

Jessica Gold Photography
Pretty and Unexpected Wedding Menu Ideas

Think beyond the traditional paper menu for your art-themed event. Instead, ask your calligrapher, like Art by Ellie, to write your dinner offerings on an artist's palette.

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Art Gallery

Kenzie Blink Photography
4 Sculpture Garden Wedding Venues Fit for Art-Obessed Couples

Your art-inspired wedding can take place in any venue, but an art gallery is obviously the most appropriate location. You can even pose in front of the pieces on display, like these brides did at Space Gallery, for an on-theme touch to your portraits (just make sure it's allowed!).

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Ballerinas

Melanie Gabrielle
Ballet-Inspired Wedding Ideas That'll Keep Guests on Their Toes

Although a painting may make your cake too pretty to eat, we suggest having your baker recreate your favorite work of art right onto your confection. Earth and Sugar tapped Sparrow and Grain to paint a rendition of Edgar Degas' "L Etoile" on their four-tier.

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Ceremony Backdrop

Matthew Moore Photography

Searching for the perfect way to include modern art in your ceremony? Try something like this abstract, asymmetrical backdrop designed by BW Theory.

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Venue Painting

Laura Gordon
See more deckle-edged wedding invitations here

Customize your suite with a detailed painting of your wedding venue. Angelina Loren's illustration of Wild Canyon Ranch in Colorado (where this event later took place) looked just like an old work of art thanks to the set's deckled edges.

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Welcome Sign

onelove photography
Lucite Wedding Ideas for the Minimalist Couple

Shindig Chic proves artful wedding décor isn't limited to your paper goods—even your glass and acrylic signage can be made into a masterpiece. The pros created this colorful abstract welcome sign and propped it up using an easel for another on-theme touch.

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Mini Cakes

Kate Headley

What's better than one art-inspired cake? Six impressionist-style cakelets. These were created by Maggie Austin Cake; each had a different pastoral vignette.

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Dutch Countryside

Audra Wrisley Photography

Throwing a destination wedding? Evoke your love of art and inform your guests of your faraway locale by having your stationer paint the landscape right onto your save-the-dates. Attendees got their first glimpse of this event's Dutch countryside venue on the envelope liner of this The Sparkle Company suite.

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Wall Art

Peter & Veronika
Beautiful Sweetheart Table Ideas Any Couple Would Love

When your venue's wall art is as beautiful as the work seen at Theresia Chateau, you'll never want to look away. Positioning your sweetheart table towards the eye-catching design, like Floretally did here, makes for an intimate setting with an incredible view.

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Watercolor Cake

Rachel Joy Barehl
Small Wedding Cakes with a Big Presence

Bakers have been turning wedding cakes into works of art for years. The trick? Edible watercolor paint. The blue, green, and pink brushstrokes seen on this Blush Arrow Cakes confection gave off an impressionist vibe.

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Easel Table Numbers

Sara Weir Photography

These table numbers, which the bride created herself, prove easels are a great, on-theme way to display even your smallest wedding signage.

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Envelope Liner

Sposto Photography
The Prettiest Floral Wedding Invitations

Illustrating your suite's envelope liner is an unexpected, but subtle way to incorporate artwork into your celebration. It can even include the flowers that are going to be featured in your wedding. This Whimsique set used the same florals that later appeared in the bride's bouquet.

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Fresh Flowers

KT Merry
Wedding Cakes with Fresh Flowers

Paint isn't the only medium that will turn your cake into a masterpiece. The pros at Biltmore achieved impressionist-inspired perfection by artfully studding this five-tier with multi-hued fresh flowers.

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Paintbrush Escort Cards

Emily Steffen

Guide guests to their tables with colorful paintbrushes. These escort card alternatives were dipped in paint, left to dry, and then signed with each person's name. Each color referenced a corresponding tablecloth that marked the attendee's assigned station.

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Frida Kahlo

Gianni di Natale Photographers

Channel your favorite artist when brainstorming your big-day look. With a large floral headpiece by Armando Malafronte and high updo and bold lip by Silvia Gerzeli, this bride reminded us of Frida Kahlo.

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