Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2015

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of planning the perfect wedding for
brides, who tend to book up to a year
ahead. She said about “75 percent are
destination weddings,” adding that
the trend has been toward smaller af-
fairs of about 100 people. Since most
of the venues are outdoors, Ellen said,
“it adds an extra layer of planning and
I always have a plan B.”
Shannon Hartmann, director of
sales, said that “weddings are one of
life’s biggest expenses,” but the focus
should be on the commitment of
the couple.
Bridal