By Marisa Rindone, ARTINFO.COM
Published: September 3, 2010

Amid the many pressures a couple must face in planning an unforgettable wedding, here’s one that simply can’t fall by the wayside: Make sure the flowers complement that original Diego Rivera fresco.Such is the kind of dilemma confronting the affianced who plan to promise forever in the courtyard of Detroit’s Institute of Art, which held its first wedding ceremony on museum grounds this summer.

With the nation’s economy still struggling to recover and donations generally down at cultural institutions, many art museums are cashing in on the inherent beauty of what lies within their walls. Couples looking for a memorable venue in which to hold their nuptials can present a lucrative alternative to conventional fundraising.

Read more here.