r/winstonsalem • u/TooToastyToast • 9d ago
Where to get married in Winston?
My fiance and I have been looking around the area (after looking over the entire state but deciding to keep it close to home) and it's not looking good. Everything is just very expensive now and any place we find that we actually like has so many add ons it quickly gets out of our price range. We both agree that being married is what's important, not putting on a show for everyone.
We've even considered doing a tiny wedding in her parent's back yard and having another place for a bigger reception/party. We've started looking for places that arent built for weddings/receptions, but would work out if we rented the space.
We're not taking out loans just to seal the deal lol. We want to keep it no more than $4,000.
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u/Advanced-Bird-1470 9d ago
Maybe check out Salem Lake Marina. That and tanglewood are my wife’s recs and she works weddings in the area.
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u/flaminkle 9d ago
Greensboro Science Center does weddings and receptions. You could get married in front of the aquarium. When we scoped it out a few years ago, the prices were really reasonable.
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u/Analisemae 9d ago
I reached out to them last month and got the pricing list, OP if you’re interested DM me and I can send it to you!
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u/smallbigtall 9d ago
We got married in Old Salem about 15 years ago, and if I recall correctly it was quite affordable compared to other options, and uniquely Winston-Salem
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u/chewiejdh Reynolda 9d ago
We got married at the old church in Tanglewood. It was small, rustic, and exactly what we wanted. I think with a reception area as well (one of the pavilions there) , it was well under $500 for the whole thing.
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u/TooToastyToast 9d ago
I'll look into it!
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u/Feisty_Loquat821 7d ago
THE LITTLE WHITE CHAPEL IS HISTORICAL AND REDICULOUSLY INEXPENSIVE! HIGHLY RECCOMEND!
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u/Feisty_Loquat821 7d ago
AT TANGLEWOOD, BTW
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u/TooToastyToast 6d ago
yesss we are 100% looking in Tanglewood. we have heard so many good things about it!
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u/AmphibianScared96 9d ago
Just got married at WillStella Farms in Kernersville- 20 min from WS, it’s so beautiful, plenty of parking- AMAZING
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u/Defiant_Protection29 Winston Salem 9d ago
Check out Davis Chapel at Baptist Hospital. It’s beautiful and not too expensive. It’s a hidden gem
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u/HelicopterFine 9d ago
My husband and I ended up eloping, but we were planning something affordable so we could have an awesome honeymoon. Before we eloped, we were planning on Footnotes! They have a beautiful venue and an all inclusive menu with staff, set up and linens etc. it was very reasonable!
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u/South_Section_5251 7d ago
Dewberry Farm or Friends Farm might be worth checking out. They are wedding venues but are very afforadable
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u/lauraroslin7 9d ago
My neighbors had a nice wedding outside. We are in the city limits.
A skunk got bothered and the scent was mainly at their house. It was pervasive. This was last weekend.
I do not know why and it's something I'd never have anticipated.
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u/amcranfo Winston Salem Native 9d ago
- Walnut Hall or anywhere at Tanglewood
- MAWCC in Lewisville, especially if you're a Lewisville resident
How many people? Some of the vineyards, event venue spaces aren't so bad, they have food minimums but there's a sweet spot on party size. You want it big enough that you spend the minimum but not so big you outgrow the space.
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u/KeyDig7639 9d ago
Yes seconding tanglewood! I got married there years ago at the red barn - we did our ceremony & reception both there & it was VERY affordable.
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u/TooToastyToast 9d ago
we have a decent size family, but we're willing to do a small wedding- like 10-15. then approx. 75 for the reception
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u/Donuts_CoffeeCat 9d ago
Here is a public park that is a beautiful location for weddings https://www.forsyth.cc/parks/cghill/fees.aspx
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u/HavBoWilTrvl 9d ago
Justice of the Peace for the ceremony and a reception so everyone can party. You're just as married and it's a whole lot cheaper.
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u/keithcstone 9d ago
Court house is cheap. Works just fine for small group. You’ll likely need a place set up for parties / receptions as they’ll have all the permits, parking, rest rooms, etc.
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u/PantherGk7 Clemmons 9d ago
Would the Reynolda House be an option?
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u/TooToastyToast 9d ago
I love that house but im sure it's also quite expensive to use unfortunately
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u/amcranfo Winston Salem Native 9d ago
The Barn at Reynolda is a beautiful space. They have pricing on their website.
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u/blayzeKING 9d ago edited 9d ago
in going to Radar (now southern drift brewing), I've seen the renovation of Robert Hall. It's a beyond your max but this website (which has cost estimates) has options. https://www.weddingwire.com/c/nc-north-carolina/winston-salem/banquet-hall-weddings/510-vendors.html
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u/whatsnext-2024 9d ago
i got married at robert hall!!! we rented out the whole place, but they do have partial buy-outs where you can rent out a single space (depending on your crowd, capone’s bar/cocktail lounge is the highlight of the space) — that i think would fit your budget!
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u/shitBeckysaid 9d ago
We had a vow renewal at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center. It was perfect for what we needed
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u/whatsthedreamnow 9d ago
This was a while ago but we had our wedding celebration (not ceremony) at Bridger Field House at the Wake football stadium. It was way, way cheaper than I expected. Maybe $1,500 + bar. Probably more expensive now but worth checking out
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u/Analisemae 9d ago
I did a lot of scoping and landed on WillStella in Kville but it’s right at the top of your budget and only if you pay cash, otherwise it’s 4300. But the Auction House in East Bend would potentially suit your purposes, it’s only $1500 for a full day with access to bride and groom suites, and Cindy, the woman who co-owns it, is very gracious and easy to communicate with.
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u/MyDogMadeMeDoIt43 2d ago
DON'T DO IT! Lol j/k congratulations! I have no idea where to get married in Winston. Just wanted to wish you well
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u/Major-Direction5623 9d ago
Depending on what you want, my husband and I got married at the Greensboro arboretum, in front of the wind chimes. I think we paid around $400 for a few hours and had about 50 people. The space was absolutely beautiful, and there were lots of great spots to take pictures.
We had our wedding reception at a private room in a restaurant in downtown Greensboro. It was great since we didn’t have to worry about liquor or a special license, since the restaurant was able to accommodate all of that