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Like any good manager,
Carolyn Hefner keeps an eye
on the smallest detail while
simultaneously ensuring those
details come together to form
an organized and cohesive
whole. Make that a joyous,
memorable and picturesque
whole — after all, Carolyn
doesn't operate in the cor-
porate world, she operates
in the world of weddings
(and other events, of course).
Through the China Closet, she offers a wide range of
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