Hey there and thanks for checking out our blog on how to plan a wedding in Winston-Salem. By the time you finish reading this short post we bet you will be able to save yourself some time and maybe even a little bit of money too.
A list of local wedding and reception venues seems like the most natural starting point. We know that some reading this will get married in the church they went to as a kid but plenty of others may prefer to rent a different venue and there will be a variety of great places to host your ceremony or the reception.
Contents
- 1 Winston-Salem Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Winston-Salem Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Winston-Salem
Following that we will get into the best bridal shops near you to buy a dress and many of the other things you will need. Wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s will be getting a shout out as well.
After all of that is out of the way we will move on to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo so you can make sure everyone involved is looking their best. The next few lists will be all about the food as we mention where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
And to get you out of here there will be a breakdown of the best wedding planners in Winston-Salem for anyone who wants to hand all of this work off to a professional. Often times many wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to doing it all for you.
A map will be shared towards the end that has all of these various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which places are most convenient. In case you were curious all of our other blogs on cities in the Southeast can be found at that link if you want to give them a look.
Winston-Salem Wedding & Reception Venues
Make sure everything goes as planned by choosing right location for a wedding and reception in Winston-Salem:
- The Historic Brookstown Inn at 200 Brookstown Ave
- The Graylyn Estate at 1900 Reynolda Rd
- The Barn at Reynolda Village at 106 Reynolda Village
- Millennium Center at 101 W 5th St
- Legacy Stables & Events at 4151 Thomasville Rd
- The Warehouse On Ivy at 1245 Ivy Ave
The main ballroom at the Historic Brookstown Inn can seat up to 200 people in banquet style and has a sizable courtyard.
Wedding ceremonies near you with 125 guests can be held in White Garden at Graylyn Estate.
Reynolda Village’s Barn can host up to 185 guests and they offer an outdoor ceremony location in Winston-Salem as well.
Legacy Stables & Events offers a range of venues and flexible space for events of all sizes from small local weddings to sizable corporate gatherings with as many as 1,000 people. The Legacy House, The Grace Barn, and The Forsyth Barn are all available along with outdoor kitchens, a fire pit, and stone fireplaces in their outdoor locations which are surrounded by lovely gardens.
The Ballroom at The Warehouse on Ivy is a large 3,800 square foot space with seating for 216 people for wedding ceremonies or receptions in your area.
Bridal Shops
Buy your dress at one of the best bridal shops near you that will also carry many other items you may need:
- Bellissima at 839 Reynolda Rd NW
- Nitsa’s Apparel at 107 S Stratford Rd
- A-Z Bridal at 146 Stratford Commons Ct
- David’s Bridal at Hanes Commons, 125 Hanes Square Shop Cir
Where To Get Your Invitations
Pia Chella is a good place to get invitations for a ceremony and reception in your area.
Choosing The Right Florist
Everything will look incredible if you let one of these florists help you pick out the flowers:
- Bo-Ty Walker Florist at 1419 S Stratford Rd
- Florist at Adolfos Creation at 505 Peters Creek Pkwy
- Sophisticated Florals by Stephanie at 816 Burke St
- Wild Things Florist at 3600 Yadkinville Rd
- Green Bee Floral Designs at 847 Reynolda Rd NW
- Sherwood Flower Shop at 3437 Robinhood Rd
- Beverly’s Flowers & Gifts at 11130 Old U.S. Hwy 52
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
You will be very busy when the time comes so let one of these local wedding photographers and videographers keep an eye on the crowd to catch everything:
- Di Prima Photography
- Christian Reyes Wedding Photography
- Becca’s Pics
- Ellie McKinney Photography
- Chelsea Renay Wedding & Branding Photographer
- Megan Travis Photography
- Hillary Muelleck Photography
- Jessi Paige Photography
- Urban Bloom Photography
- Sally Gupton Photography
- Wandering Ducks Photo & Film
Bands & DJ’s
Nobody will ever forget the reception if you book the right band or DJ:
Hair & Makeup Stylists
These wedding hair and makeup stylists near you will make sure that you really stand out:
- The Bella Hair Co. at 501 Ricks Dr
- Aeracura Aveda Salon at 101 Reynolda Village
- Wink Glamour Studio at 521 N Liberty St #106
- Perfect Bridal Services Hair & Makeup at 2067 S Hawthorne Rd
- Beauty by Andi More
- Updo’s Studio
Tuxedo Rentals
Remember to rent a tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen in your area at:
- VIP Formal Wear at 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy
- Men’s Wearhouse at 3282 Silas Creek Pkwy
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
A tasty and stunning wedding cake in Winston Salem can be purchased from one of these bakeries:
- Ava’s Cupcakes at 1539 Hanes Mall Blvd
- The Humble Bee Shoppe at 1003 Brookstown Ave
- To Your Health Bakery at 1263 Creekshire Way
- Dewey’s Bakery at 262 S Stratford Rd
- Baked Just SO at 5395 Robinhood Village Dr
- Artsy Cakesy
Caterers
The right catering company will make sure that everyone leaves with a full belly:
- Salem Kitchen
- Five Loaves Catering
- Holly Tate Fine Catering
- Your Dinner Awaits!
- Dine By Design Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Our favorite rehearsal dinner venues in town would be:
- River Birch Lodge at 3324 Robinhood Rd
- The Katharine Brasserie & Bar at 401 N Main St
- Fratellis Italian Steakhouse at 2000 Reynolda Rd
- Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar at 450 N Spring St
- Bernardin’s Restaurant at 901 W 4th St
- Milner’s American Southern Restaurant at 630 S Stratford Rd
- 1703 Restaurant & Catering at 1703 Robinhood Rd
Winston-Salem Wedding Planners
Get a little bit of help or a full service package from one of the best local wedding planners:
- Katharine Mann Wedding & Event Planning at 1228 Reynolda Rd
- Rebecca Rose Events at 111-E Reynolda Village
- Re-Designs by Rhea at 500 W 5th St #800
- Weddings by Tracy at 1135 Brookridge Dr, Walnut Cove
- Charming Carolina Events & Weddings
- B. Vaughn Events
In the past we have also discussed:
- Planning A Wedding In Charlotte
- Planning A Wedding In Greensboro
- Planning A Wedding In Raleigh
- Planning A Wedding In Virginia Beach
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Winston-Salem
You should feel way more prepared to plan your wedding in Winston-Salem after reading all of that. The best planners near you were covered if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own now.
We tried to break it all down including local wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
At this point we don’t really know how else to help but we definitely hope that you go on to plan a great wedding in Winston-Salem!
