A horse-drawn carriage ride evokes a bit of magic, perhaps even some nostalgia for the past.
And that was the idea behind Mississippi Smooth Carriage Service, with Dustin Hatcher and his father Wayne Hatcher, at its helm. They've been providing the service for about seven years, at weddings, proms, parades and corporate events.
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