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You've Never Seen Anything Like T.J. Miller's Whimsical Art Deco-Inspired Wedding

Miller weds Kate Gorney in Denver, Colorado—and it's like nothing you've ever seen before.

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If you're looking for unique and whimsical wedding inspiration, look no further. This Colorado ceremony is everything and more.

The Couple

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Names: Todd Joseph Miller & Kathryn Titus Gorney

About the bride and groom: Both the bride and groom work in the arts—Kate a former company ballet dancer and model who now works in various artistic sectors, from poetry to music, to hosting a podcast, to opening with a few songs for her husband when he's on tour; T.J. a comedian and actor currently starring in HBO's hit series Silicon Valley (and is also the star of Yogi Bear 3D, of course).

How they met: The bride and groom both studied at George Washington University in D.C. and began dating shortly after performing in the university's production of A Chorus Line.

The Proposal: T.J. proposed in the sculpture garden at LACMA (next to the piece "Levitated Mass"—a massive rock levitated above a pedestrian walkway—to be specific). He knelt down so fast to propose that he injured his knee in the process, asking "You've put me between a rock and a hard place, but Kate... will you...?" Kate's acceptance was followed by the arrival of truffle fries (her favorite), balloons, two cupcakes (one saying "Yes" and the other jokingly frosted with "No" in case things didn't go as planned), and the playing of the couple's song from college, "Point of View" by DB Boulevard.

The Nuptials

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When: September 6, 2015

Location: Denver, Colorado

Number of guests: 125

Photographer: Ashley Sawtelle

Decor: Eclectic Hive

Catering: Peak Beverage and The Inventing Room; After party catering by Chef Andy Windak and Mixologist Nathan Hazard.

Honeymoon: The couple will travel through multiple locations along Greece, including Mykonos, Athens, Santorini, and more.

First dance song: A remixed cover of "Heaven" by Bryan Adams.

Specialty cocktails:The bride's signature drink, dubbed the "Rose Petal Pistol," featured a tequila base and was served in a squirt gun. The groom's drink was named "The Circus Peanut" and was served in an old cologne bottle.

"Something old, something new..." : Old: A pair of vintage rhinestone earrings and framed photographs on the bride's bouquet of her grandmothers; New: Valentino heels. Borrowed: A brooch from the groom's mother; Blue: Blue Swarovski crystal sewn into the bride's dress.

The Accessories

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Ring: Vintage estate sapphire from 1924.

Head piece: Johanna Johnson

Earrings: Vintage

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The wedding gown: Johanna Johnson

Bridesmaid dresses: Faith Lucas for FAITHANNE Bridal.

Bridal party gift: Vintage tassel and pearl jewelry pieces, sequin scarves, and collagen-infused eye patches.

Groomsmen gift: Custom bow ties featuring potato-related quotes, by Jonathan Meizler of Title of Work.

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Flowers

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