Meghana & Brian

AUGUST FIFTEENTH TWENTY TWENTY SIX

TOGETHER WITH OUR FAMILIES, WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE OUR MARRIAGE.

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

MEET US IN THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

The Wedding

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH 2026

AT FIVE O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON

THE WHITE GARDEN AT GRAYLYN ESTATE

1900 REYNOLDA ROAD, WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA, 27106

BARAAT — 4:00 PM
CEREMONY — 5:00 PM

COCKTAILS, DINNER, AND DANCING TO FOLLOW

Attire: Formal Indian or Black Tie Optional

The Baraat

4:00 PM

THE MANOR HOUSE AT GRAYLYN ESTATE

The groom’s celebratory entrance to the wedding! The Baraat is a joyful tradition that honors the groom as he enters into married life. We invite all of our friends and family to dance, and cheer Brian on as we make our way to the ceremony together.

The Ceremony

5:00 PM

THE WHITE GARDEN AT GRAYLYN ESTATE

In ancient Indian tradition, the marriage ceremony symbolizes the joining of two souls and two families. To honor that spirit, we will celebrate this unity with a few meaningful rituals and a lot of love.

The Reception

THE REAR LAWN AT GRAYLYN ESTATE

The evening continues with cocktails, dinner and dancing the night away!

The Finer Details

Accomodation

PLEASE SEE OUR RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW FOR HOTELS IN THE AREA.

1900 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

The Graylyn Estate will be the heart of our wedding celebrations, and where the Bride and Groom plan to stay. We would love to have all of our out-of-town guests to stay at this enchanting estate. We have a small room block.

To book, call or email and mention the Venkatesh-Connelly wedding.

Keisha Barner, Wedding Room Blocks Representative

+1 336-758-2425

barnerw@wfu.edu

425 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Located in central Winston-Salem, this hotel is a convenient option and a 10 minute drive from Graylyn. We will provide roundtrip shuttle service on the Wedding day from Winston-Salem Marriott to Graylyn Estate.

Travel

We suggest flying into Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) located in Greensboro, NC. It’s a 35 minute drive to Graylyn Estate.

Another option is to fly into Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC. It’s a 1 hour 25 minute drive to Graylyn Estate.

Getting Around

Options for rental cars are available at both airports. Uber & rideshare service are available at both airports and within the Winston-Salem area. We will provide roundtrip shuttle service on the Wedding day from Winston-Salem Marriott to Graylyn Estate. Check back closer to the date for more info on that!