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FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY
f you are planning a wedding in 2020
or 2021, the chances are you will not
be married in a church. According
to Religion News, only 20% of weddings
are now being hosted by a religious
congregation. The remaining 80% are being
hosted in homes, public spaces, or more
likely than ever before, a wedding or event
center specifically created to help brides
(and grooms) find that perfect place to say,
“I do!”
Once confined to holding the post-
ceremony reception, wedding and event
centers are now the one-stop location of
choice for more and more couples. And
it’s not surprising. The convenience and
cost-management are similar to customers
selecting an all-inclusive resort versus an ala
carte vacation.
This changing and growing industry is also
changing the landscape in Scotland County.
“We have over a half-a-dozen facilities in
Scotland County that specifically cater to
special events and weddings,” says Cory
Hughes Director of Tourism for Scotland
County. And the options are growing.
Brick & Mortar just opened in downtown
Laurinburg, and another facility is preparing
to open in the county. These new facilities
join an already impressive list of options
that include The Highlands, The Wallace,
Scotch Meadows Country Club, Cypress
Bend Vineyards, and the newly renovated
Hampton Inn.
The reason for this growth is simple, the
wedding business is big business - $50
billion in the U.S. in 2019. The value from
an economic standpoint is that services for
a wedding are kept local: photographers,
bakeries, printing, attire, and of course, stays
in hotels, all contribute to the economic
impact of having a wedding locally.
So whether you are interested in a
traditional facility, a vineyard, or a more
rustic setting, Scotland County has the
perfect place for you. To find out more
about the options of holding your wedding
or special event in Scotland County visit
www.carolina-bride.com
M ake you special day even More MeMorable
in s cotland c ounty
An award-winning vineyard surrounded by 35 acres of vines and farm land. Rustic, yet elegant venues on the water and in the woods.
A beautifully designed venue in the heart of downtown. An exquisite country club. A traditional ballroom and event center. A newly
renovated hotel offering.
In Scotland County we have the venue to meet your every need. Visit our web site to learn more and to reach out to our venues -- they
can answer any questions including cost and availability.
From weddings to special events, memorable gathering begin in the perfect place.
www.carolina-bride.com
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