Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Folks are tied up in knots over tying the knot.

Just when we thought marriage was a dying institution, the Wall Street Journal cites statistics showing there is a huge pent-up demand for weddings.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the backlog of ceremonies stretches well into 2024. Competition for venues, accessories and services has generated unprecedented stress.

Yes, the wedding industry faces the same supply-chain woes as other businesses. Concerns about merchandise stranded offshore abound. Forget “The Hunt for Red October.” Now the obsession is “the Hunt for Shipping Containers...