There are many considerations when deciding whether to include a live wedding painting at your event—but first and foremost, it should come down to whether you genuinely love the idea.

Now just over 130 years old—an age considered centenarian, the painting has aged, but the girl in a kimono remains forever young.

While walking through the galleries, I noticed an interesting difference in how my family and I experience paintings. It made me reflect on the simple joy of standing in front of an artwork, just admiring and wondering.