The Space
The Crest is downtown Winston-Salem’s premier wedding venue, where modern elegance meets timeless charm. Designed with luxury and romance in mind, the sophisticated space offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable day, with every detail thoughtfully curated. What sets The Crest apart is its variety of distinct settings: the stately Victorian Crest House, an open-air courtyard, and a modern Carriage House, each thoughtfully designed to bring a couple’s vision to life. That range of indoor and outdoor spaces, from historic Victorian grandeur to sleek modern elegance, gives couples remarkable flexibility under one venue. For couples who want a sophisticated, downtown Winston-Salem wedding with a mix of historic and modern spaces and genuinely attentive service, The Crest is a standout choice that adapts beautifully to both intimate ceremonies and grand celebrations.
Capacity & Layout
The Crest’s biggest strength is its variety of thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, which gives couples real flexibility to shape the day. The stately Victorian Crest House offers historic grandeur, the open-air courtyard provides a beautiful outdoor setting for the ceremony or cocktails, and the modern Carriage House brings sleek, contemporary elegance, so couples can mix and match settings to fit their vision. That range lets the celebration flow naturally from a ceremony in one space to cocktails in the courtyard to a reception in another, with a genuine weather backup built in. The mix of spaces suits everything from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, and couples can explore all of the indoor and outdoor options to find the perfect fit. Having the Crest House, the courtyard, and the Carriage House together in one downtown venue keeps the celebration connected and endlessly customizable.
Amenities
The Crest pairs its elegant spaces with a comprehensive range of exceptional services and genuinely attentive staff. From the moment couples arrive, the experienced team handles every detail to ensure a seamless and memorable day, which takes real stress off the planning process. The venue’s mix of a stately Victorian house, an open-air courtyard, and a modern Carriage House gives photographers a remarkably varied range of backdrops, from historic architecture to garden greenery to contemporary spaces, all without leaving the property. Vendors who work the venue consistently note how their clients’ faces light up at all The Crest has to offer. For the entertainment, the enclosed Crest House and Carriage House give a wedding DJ solid structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception stays lively and the dance floor stays full within a sophisticated, downtown setting.
Location & Getting There
The Crest sits in downtown Winston-Salem, one of the three anchor cities of the Piedmont Triad. That central, downtown location is a genuine advantage, since guests coming from across the Triad can reach it easily, and Piedmont Triad International Airport is a short drive for anyone flying in. Downtown Winston-Salem’s restaurants, arts district, and attractions are right at hand, giving out-of-town guests plenty to do around the wedding, along with abundant nearby hotels. That walkable downtown setting means much of the wedding weekend can happen close by, with the after-party never far away. Yet the venue’s mix of a stately Victorian house and its private courtyard gives the property a distinctive, elegant feel once you arrive. That combination of a sophisticated, multi-space venue with a convenient downtown Winston-Salem location is a big part of what makes The Crest so sought-after.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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