Unique Wedding Ideas Guests Will Never Forget

30. Hire an Artist

Years ago, before their era of photography, people had portraits painted of their family. The royal families also had portraits painted of their wedding day so that the event could live forever in museums and history books. The chances that your wedding painting will end up in a museum are slim-to-none. But it could still be passed down to your grandchildren some day. If you want to commemorate your wedding day the same way, you can hire a painter, too.

The cost will vary depending on who you hire, but expect to pay between $1,000 to $2,000, depending on the size of the painting. Or, if you know someone who is a professional artist, you might want to ask them if they would be willing to do this at a discount as their wedding present to you. Always do your research to see if you like the style of the artist beforehand. Yes, this may be expensive, but some people think that it is worth it to commission an original piece that will hang in their home forever.