Visionary Art, meet Serious Dance Party

You may remember the pre-wedding photos of AJ and Jackson (the dog). Though Jackson was adorable in his doggie tuxedo, he was not quite the groom AJ had in mind. On the day of the wedding, AJ looked even more radiant in her wedding dress than the first time we saw her, and Graham was the handsome groom.

AJ and Graham picked a truly unique venue for their wedding celebration. The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore has over 4,000 pieces of art in their permanent collection (shown on a rotation of approximately 50 works at a time). At the time of AJ and Graham’s wedding, an exhibit of PostSecret postcards lined the spiral staircase. AJ and her father walked up the “aisle” - making their way from the bottom of the spiral and stopping just short of the last step. The ceremony took place on the stairs, allowing for an interesting perspective. Guests lined the balcony railings and overlooked the couple as they said their vows.

The reception directly followed the ceremony. It took place in the Tall Sculpture Barn, located a few steps away from the ceremony site inside AVAM. Formerly a whiskey warehouse and now an event venue for AVAM, the room is expansive and has 45-foot ceilings. The decor was totally original and impressive. Created by AJ herself, it was a true exhibition of the bride’s artistic talent.

The decor was very detail oriented, and perhaps my favorite was the addition of a caged bird on top of the cake! But don't worry - no birds were hurt in the cutting of this cake!

Yellow and red lights illuminated the checkered floor and radiated a club-like atmosphere that inspired all guests, young an old, to make their way to the dance floor!

Guests danced enthusiastically until it was time for the bride and groom to depart. They exited through a pathway of friends and a shower of bubbles.