Formal attire. This is your chance to dress for an enchanted evening to celebrate the bride and groom at their storybook wedding. Guests are encouraged to wear attire that fits a formal dress code, but not black tie. For men, they should wear a dark suit with a shirt and tie (if they don’t wish to wear a tuxedo). Women should wear a floor-length gown, a glamorous pantsuit, or dressy separates. Women and men must have their shoulders covered during the church ceremony. A wrap or a sweater is needed if your attire bares your shoulders.

We have experienced weather in the high 70s, falling to the mid 50s after sunset in October. We encourage you to bring a wrap, jacket, or sweater for the evening to enjoy the outdoor patio at the reception.

While we love all your children we would like our special day to be adults only. Please treat this event as a fun date night! Children under the age of 18 years old will not be invited.

Winston-Salem has plenty of beautiful hotels and bed and breakfasts located in the downtown area. Only a short car ride to both the church and cocktails/reception area. Here are our recommendations! The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel located 51 4th St E, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Please use our code for a 10% discount on your stay "https://www.thecardinalhotel.com/exclusive-offer/?p=wedding-discount" The Hotel Indigo located 104 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Walk around the history of downtown Winston-Salem and enjoy the great artwork, taverns, and small town city life.

The closest airport to Winston-Salem, NC is Piedmont Triad International Airport. This is a small regional airport with several options to fly in from larger destinations. Piedmont Triad is approximately 30 minutes from Winston-Salem. If you wish to avoid a connection into Piedmont Triad both Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are approximately an hour and half away from Winston-Salem.

Feel free to use this time to go back to your hotel/home and freshen up! If you wish to change into your formal attire for the reception, this is a great time. The bride and groom will be taking pictures with family at the church before greeting guests at cocktail hour. Check out our “Things To Do” page for more ideas.