February 20, 2025
I had the privilege of photographing a stunning wedding editorial shoot at The Crest, a beautiful new venue in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The shoot highlighted both the charming historic house and the venue’s new building for reception space, the Carriage House. The wedding planners on the Charming Carolina team brought the styled shoot vision to life flawlessly. Working alongside a talented group of vendors, including Tanner Rouse Films who expertly captured the day’s magic on video, we created a timeless atmosphere that reflected the beauty of the venue.
We were lucky enough to work with two incredible florists, Rhonda Hicks Floral Design who did the flowers in the Crest House, and Lux Lineage Floral Design who showed off their work in the Carriage House. Symmetry Bridal Group worked their magic with hair and makeup for our model, who wore her own custom Cass B By Design wedding gown that perfectly blended elegance with a modern style. The couple cut a simple yet elegant wedding cake, crafted by The Humble Bee. The details in the shoot were perfect, with Party Reflections Rentals providing the table decorations, Anna Howe Design‘s stationery, and the Alpha Lit marquee light signs. At the end of the shoot, the couple posed with the Triad Trolley, and Maybelle, the VW Beetle. This styled shoot was a true collaboration of talent and creativity working alongside some of the best Winston Salem wedding vendors.
Planning & Coordinator: Charming Carolina
Venue: The Crest
Florist: Rhonda Hicks Floral Design & Lux Lineage Floral Design
Videography: Tanner Rouse Films
Hair & Makeup Artist: Symmetry Bridal
Invitation Suite: Anna Howe Design
Wedding Dress Designer: Cass B By Design
Cake: The Humble Bee Shoppe
Rentals: Party Reflections
Getaway Car: Maybelle the VW Beetle
Transportation: Triad Trolley
Marquee Lights: Alpha Lit
If you are a photographer, a wedding vendor, or a couple getting married soon and have questions about this wedding day please feel free to DM me on Instagram, I’d love to help!! I would also love to work with another Winston Salem couple in the future!! If you are getting married at The Crest and need a photographer, please reach out HERE! I am located in Winston Salem, North Carolina but serve surrounding areas. Travel fees are included in all wedding packages.
I hope you enjoyed the recap of this Wedding Editorial at The Crest!
– Elsa
Elsa Judkins Photography is based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She specializes in wedding photography for couples who are seeking a romantic and elegant wedding day. Elsa preserves those intimate and candid moments on one of the biggest days of your life so you can relive your day through timeless images. Please reach out HERE if you’d like to learn more about my wedding photography in Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and surrounding areas in North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. I offer wedding day coverage, engagement sessions, albums, and more! Inquire to receive a custom quote for your wedding.
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