Having a wedding in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem weddings are quite popular. Winston-Salem is the fourth largest city in North Carolina and owes its "City of the Arts" title to its diverse background. It is one of America's most authentic colonial cities, holds strong ties to agriculture, has rich African-American heritage, and is the home of prestigious educational centers such as Wake Forest University and the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Winston-Salem is very wedding-friendly. An array of scenic backdrops that are perfect for wedding photos can be found throughout the city, rooming and accomodation are easy to come by, and there's lots of choices for wedding catering facilities and halls. Wedding guests looking to stay in the city should take the time to see what the city has to offer, perhaps even checking out the city's online visitor guide. Brides and grooms should seek wedding help in the Piedmont wedding vendor directory.

To answer some common questions about Winston-Salem:

Winston and Salem were separate towns at one point. Salem means "peace", and Winston is the name of a North Carolina war hero. The two towns merged into one city in the early 1900's.

Looking for witches? You might want to look up Salem, Massachusetts, NOT Winston-Salem.

Liquor stores aren't open on Sundays in Winston-Salem, so plan accordingly for your wedding!

The areas surrounding Winston-Salem offer many beautiful nature scenes and hiking trails.

Many happy couples have been married in Winston-Salem!