#64: The Art of Capturing Your Wedding Story with Renée van den Kerkhof

In this episode of Now That I’m Engaged, How Do I Get Married?, Kevin Dennis and August Yocher sit down with Renée van den Kerkhof, a live wedding painter and courtroom sketch artist from the Netherlands, to explore how couples can turn their wedding memories into one-of-a-kind works of art.With nearly eight years of experience painting weddings across Europe, Renée shares what it's like to capture a wedding day in real time and why live wedding paintings offer couples a unique way to preserve the emotion, atmosphere, and meaningful moments of their celebration. From selecting the perfect scene to incorporating beloved pets, family members, and personal details, she explains how each painting becomes a reflection of the couple's story.The conversation also covers what couples should know before hiring a live wedding painter, how artists work within the flow of a wedding day, and why trusting the creative process often leads to the most memorable results. Along the way, Renée shares unique wedding traditions she's encountered across Europe and offers practical advice for creating a keepsake that will feel just as meaningful years from now as it does on the wedding day.If you've ever considered hiring a live wedding painter, wondered how a painting comes together during a wedding, or are looking for a personalized way to preserve your memories, this episode offers an inside look at the artistry behind live wedding painting.Renée van den Kerkhof is a live wedding painter and courtroom sketch artist from the Netherlands. She specializes in romantic and detailed portraits that truly resemble the wedding couple while capturing the emotion and atmosphere of the day. Renée serves couples across Europe and lives with her partner and dogs in Dordrecht, near Rotterdam.Highlights• What live wedding painting is and how the process works• How couples choose the perfect moment to capture• Why live wedding paintings offer more than just a keepsake• Creative ways to incorporate pets, loved ones, and personal details• The guest experience of watching a painting come to life• What couples should know before hiring a live wedding painter• Unique wedding traditions from across Europe• How to create a timeless and meaningful wedding keepsakeConnect with Renée: WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokLinkedInConnect with Kevin & August: WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokPinterestLinkedIn