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Clark County code keeps farmers from hosting weddings, cashing in on demand for venues

By Rachel Pinsky, for The Columbian
Published: June 15, 2022, 6:04am
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Gather and Feast Farm owner Mark Lopez stands on his property  in La Center. Farmers seeking to use their property to host weddings are facing an uncertain future. Lopez is standing in what he calls the "Cathedral of Trees" on his farm.
Gather and Feast Farm owner Mark Lopez stands on his property in La Center. Farmers seeking to use their property to host weddings are facing an uncertain future. Lopez is standing in what he calls the "Cathedral of Trees" on his farm. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Pandemic-related rules restricting weddings have eased after two years. Couples looking to tie the knot are filling up venues, hiring caterers, booking beauty salons, and buying dresses and suits in large numbers.

A record high 2.6 million weddings will take place in the United States in 2022. Due to this glut, couples are planning weddings on weekdays, stretching the typical wedding season into October, and having to plan now for weddings in 2024.

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