Wedding Icons

Choose a hand-painted Orthodox wedding icon pair from the Mstyora Icons workshop. Wedding icons are traditionally given to a bride and groom as a blessing and later placed in the home prayer corner as sacred family images.

A wedding icon pair usually includes an icon of Christ and an icon of the Mother of God, painted in the same size, style, and decorative finish. We paint wedding icons on prepared wooden boards using levkas/gesso, egg tempera, natural pigments, gold leaf, and filigree or chased decoration when requested.

Why choose hand-painted wedding icons from Mstyora?

Traditional wedding pair: Christ Pantocrator and the Mother of God are painted as a matching pair for an Orthodox wedding blessing or family prayer corner.
Hand-painted materials: prepared wooden boards, levkas/gesso, egg tempera, natural pigments, gold leaf, and durable decorative work.
Custom sizes and style: we can paint a ready-to-order wedding icon pair or create a custom pair in a unified color palette and composition.
International ordering: wedding icons can be shipped worldwide with careful packing and tracking. Payment terms are confirmed before the order begins.

How to choose Orthodox wedding icons
The icon of Christ is usually Christ Pantocrator. For the Mother of God icon, many families choose Kazan, Vladimir, Iveron, Smolensk, Protection, or another beloved image of the Theotokos. The most important thing is that the pair is painted reverently, in a unified style, and suitable for prayerful use after the wedding.
If you want to understand the tradition in more detail, read our guide about wedding icon pairs, who usually buys them, which Mother of God icon to choose, and where the icons are placed at home.
Read the full guide: Orthodox Wedding Icons – Meaning, Tradition, and How to Choose

Frequently asked questions about wedding icons

Which icons are included in an Orthodox wedding pair?
A traditional wedding icon pair includes an icon of Christ and an icon of the Mother of God. Christ Pantocrator is often chosen for the Savior icon, while Kazan or Vladimir Mother of God icons are common choices for the Theotokos image.

Can I buy a finished wedding icon pair or order a custom one?
Both options are possible. Finished wedding icons may be available in the catalog, while a custom pair can be painted in a specific size, style, color range, and decorative finish. Custom work usually takes longer and may require prepayment depending on complexity.

Are wedding icons suitable as a gift?
Yes. A hand-painted wedding icon pair is a meaningful Orthodox gift from parents, relatives, godparents, or close friends. It can become a family heirloom and remain in the couple’s home prayer corner for many years.