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💍Prep for the big “I do”

Your guide to the 2024 Carolina Weddings Show

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Prepare for one of the best days of your life. | Photo by Say Cheese Photography via The Carolina Weddings Show

Tying the knot this year? The longest-running wedding show in the Carolinas is coming to Winston-Salem this weekend. Whether you’re just starting the journey or are further along in the process, the Carolina Weddings Show has everything you need to plan your perfect day. The vendor market will take place Saturday, Jan. 27 in the Education Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds (300 Deacon Blvd.) from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Chat with roughly 65 local and regional wedding professionals — consultants, planners, DJs, bartenders, and more to experience what your dream day could look like. Wedding experts recommend bringing your partner, parents, or wedding party to help you cover twice the ground.

Here’s what to expect:

Runway fashion show featuring bridal dresses and tuxedos
Wedding cake tastings
Floral arrangement exhibits
Chances to win prizes and score swag
Networking with vendors

Pro tip: Bring your checkbook to book services or hold dates with a deposit — and a calendar to schedule one-on-one consultations with your merchants of choice. Need more tips on making your special day magical? Check out bridal show advice from professionals you’ll want to keep in mind.

Tickets to the show cost $20.

Events

Monday, Jan. 22

“Escaping Dreamland” Auditions | Monday, Jan. 22 | 6 p.m. | The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, 419 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem | Free | Take the stage for your chance to earn a role in the play about friendship, love, and the power of secrets.
Lunch & Learn: Bura Archaeology | Monday, Jan. 22 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology, 1315 Carroll Weathers Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn how the museum is working to document, recover, and catalog artifacts from a group of cemeteries in Niger used between 200 and 1000 CE.
Weekly Women’s Walk | Monday, Jan. 22 | Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem | Free | Meet new friends and enjoy nature while on a walk through Reynolda Gardens.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

Opioid Crisis and Abatement Settlement Funds: A Community Conversation | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 5-8 p.m. | The Enterprise Conference and Event Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Join a discussion about local challenges, potential strategies, and perspectives on the opioid crisis and settlement funding distribution.

Events calendar here

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Wellness

Are you having a hard time with Dry January?

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Full Life Counseling offers both in-person and telehealth sessions + accepts payment via CBHA or private funds — making it easy to get the help you need. | Photo provided by Full Life Counseling

Are you one of the millions of Americans abstaining from alcohol for Dry January?

Then chances are you’re feeling either rejuvenated and healthier — or afraid and discouraged, because it’s harder than expected.

If you fall in the latter category and would like support, see how Full Life Counseling’s harm reduction strategies and other counseling services can help you get to a better place.

Not sure what you need? They can help with that, too.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment

News Notes

Opening

Ronnie’s Country Store will reopen on Friday, Jan. 26 at 12 p.m. at 633 N. Liberty St., inside of ROAR. The store closed in 2021 after former owner Ronnie Horton sold the business to Mayfair Hospitality Group. (WXII)

Active

If one of your 2024 goals is to try something new, the ice rink at the Fairgrounds Annex has just the thing: ice skating + hockey lessons for all ages. Throughout January and February, skating lessons are held on Mondays and hockey lessons are held on Thursdays. Lessons are $20 + begin at 4:15 p.m.

Shop

Wanna add a little glitz and glam to your everyday look? Head to Joyner’s at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 for its pop-up event featuring permanent jewelry, tooth gems, and fairy hair services from locals. Bonus: Tribe + Co Boutique will be there for all of your retail therapy needs.

Cause

Experience how low-income families meet obligations during a poverty awareness simulation. Crisis Control Ministry is offering the free session at Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.

State

NC’s intercity passenger rail service saw 641,000 passengers in 2023, resulting in 23% growth from 2022. The Federal Railroad Administration’s recent approval of seven new corridors expanding service to Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Wilmington means that this number may continue to rise in the coming years. (WFDD)

Cause

Support a local org + the planet

How to support the 2024 Piedmont Earth Day Fair

A child enjoying activities at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair in Winston-Salem, NC.

There are many family-friendly activities to enjoy at this annual Earth Day event. | Photo by Piedmont Environmental Alliance

We know — 2023 feels like it was basically yesterday, but the Winston-Salem community has a lot of great things lined up for Spring 2024, and we’re excited to share one of those with you.

On Saturday, April 20, Piedmont Environmental Alliance will host the Piedmont Earth Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. To make the day fun + educational for the community, PEA is seeking local businesses + nonprofits to sign up as exhibitors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors.

What can you do? If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, sign up for a shift. If you’re interested in learning more about corporate sponsorships, read the benefits. Local business owners + org directors, if you’re interested in becoming an exhibitor, learn more here. Finally, one of the best things you can do is spread the word about the upcoming event by sharing this article with your friends + family.

Bonus: Check out more of PEA’s upcoming events.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Emily

From the editor

I got married last year and I’m still reminiscing over how magical our entire day was. If you’re nearly-wed, first of all — congratulations. Secondly, if you can’t make it to the Carolina Weddings Show on Saturday, Jan. 27 and don’t mind making the trek over to Greensboro, the show will be at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, Feb. 3. Get tickets.

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