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A Modern Wedding at the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio

Alan Lane (28 and works at the Metropolitan Opera) and Eric Emch (28 and works at Disney Theatrical Group) wanted an eye-catching location that could

Alan Lane (28 and works at the Metropolitan Opera) and Eric Emch (28 and works at Disney Theatrical Group) wanted an eye-catching location that could be shaped to fit their modern style, and the atrium space inside the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, ended up being exactly what they envisioned. "We liked the idea that our guests could walk around and look at the art, loved the separate spaces for the cocktail hour and the dinner and really fell in love with how classy we felt throwing a party there," the couple says. Jessica Miller Photography captured the main colors of black and gold that decorated the day, paired with details in a range of bright colors—from the orange dahlia and wheatgrass centerpieces to the multicolored glass sculptures bordering the atrium space. Alan and Eric kept it casual yet stylish with their H&M light gray and navy blue suits, paired with polka-dot pocket squares and patterned ties. Natural lighting flooded the room from the glass roof, and as day turned into night, stars that became visible created a more romantic setting than ever before. Our favorite detail had to be the two-tier gold and white cake baked by Enticing Icings and Custom Cakes, with a pointy geometric design on the bottom layer—simple and clean, just like the rest of the decor. Check out more of these modern details that flourished in this artistic space, below.

Alan and Eric found their rings on Etsy—Alan's was a thick white gold band, while Eric had a thin gold band. "We had different ideas for the color and size of our rings, so we ended up getting what we wanted," the couple says. "They are both made by the same person and both have the same pounded-metal look that gives them character. We love that our rings are tied together in that way, but are both their own look and feel."
Alan and Eric embraced each other inside the atrium of the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio. Alan sported a light gray suit jacket while Eric wore a navy blue jacket—opposite color combinations that still matched.
Eric had a dark blue and white polka-dot pocket square tucked into his light gray suit jacket, which matched his dark blue and white polka-dot tie from J.Crew.
Alan sported a navy blue suit jacket purchased from H&M, paired with a light-gray-and-pink-striped tie. Talk about a dashing look!
Natural lighting filled the atrium through the glass roof above the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio. Alan and Eric fell in love with the museum's artistic nature, plus they liked the large space that they got to shape with their own style.
Each dining table had simple black-and-white numbers held up by a hand figurine. Behind the number was a geometric-spiked sculpture paired with a wheatgrass arrangement, giving off a modern vibe that fit the contemporary wedding style.
Blooming orange chrysanthemums, green hypericum berries and bushels of wheatgrass sat on top of a silver geometric piece, adding another modern detail to the space the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio.
Alan and Eric stood on the steps of the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, where their reception took place. Alan sported a navy blue suit while Eric wore a light gray suit, both purchased from H&M.
The reception took place inside the atrium at Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, where guests sat at round dining tables dressed in black linens. Vibrant glass sculptures bordered the room, adding pops of color to already artistic space.
This particular dining table had orange dahlias mixed in with wheatgrass, boxed in by a black frame and positioned in the middle as a centerpiece. Modern-style centerpieces varied throughout the space, from dahlia arrangements to others that incorporated geometric sculptures.
Alan wore a light-gray-and-pink-striped tie under his navy blue suit jacket, which matched his white and navy blue polka-dot pocket square. Eric sported the same colors but did the opposite combination—he dressed in a light gray suit with navy blue accessories.
Inside the museum space, the dessert table dressed in black linens displayed the gold-and-white-tiered cake in the middle of photographs and a sign that spelled "Eat."
The two-tier white and gold cake embodied some of the metallics and modern style. The bottom tier covered in gold had spiky geometric designs, while the top tier had a solid white look.
Alan and Eric held hands as they stood outside the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio. Bright pink uplighting illuminated the archway behind them, and they stood on both sides of a glowing ampersand.