Forsyth Country Club is one of Winston-Salem's most prestigious private clubs, set in the heart of the Triad with a championship golf course, gracious clubhouse, and a full-service event team with decades of wedding experience. The grand ballroom features crystal chandeliers, a built-in dance floor, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the 18th fairway, accommodating seated receptions of up to 300 guests. The outdoor ceremony terrace and garden area provide a naturally landscaped setting for exchanging vows beneath the Carolina sky. In-house catering with a locally influenced American menu, refined table service, and a sommelier-curated wine program deliver a genuinely formal wedding experience. Available to members and their guests, with comprehensive coordination from rehearsal dinner through farewell brunch.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:29 PM | 3:29 PM | 3.4″ |
| February | 6:02 PM | 4:02 PM | 2.9″ |
| March | 7:28 PM | 5:28 PM | 3.6″ |
| April | 7:54 PM | 5:54 PM | 3.7″ |
| May | 8:19 PM | 6:19 PM | 3.8″ |
| June | 8:39 PM | 6:39 PM | 3.6″ |
| July | 8:38 PM | 6:38 PM | 4.2″ |
| August | 8:12 PM | 6:12 PM | 4.5″ |
| September | 7:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 3.9″ |
| October | 6:45 PM | 4:45 PM | 3.3″ |
| November | 5:13 PM | 3:13 PM | 3.1″ |
| December | 5:08 PM | 3:08 PM | 3.3″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from WINSTON SALEM RYNLDS AP, 4.9 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house catering required
Bar / Alcohol
In-house bar service
Music Curfew
Midnight
Rental Hours
8 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list for photography, florals, entertainment
Rain Backup Plan
Full indoor ballroom available
Hurricane Season Note
Inland Piedmont location; minimal hurricane risk, occasional tropical remnant rainfall Aug-Oct
Verify Before You Book
Members-only venue — confirm guest event availability and booking policy
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing from terrace
Shade Coverage
Good — landscaped grounds with mature trees
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Ballroom windows overlooking 18th fairway, outdoor ceremony terrace, garden grounds
Blue-hour silhouette with the veil sweeping across an orange horizon
View
Winter blue-hour portrait on the fairway, veil spread across frosted grass
View3100 Country Club Rd
Winston-Salem, NC
Parking
On-site club parking with valet available
Nearest Airport
GSO · 30 mi
Guest Hotels
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel Winston-Salem, Embassy Suites Winston-Salem, Marriott Winston-Salem
