The Wheeler House: Wedding Wednesday: Hannah + Alex Barfoot // April 26th, 2014

Wedding Wednesday

May 21st. 2014

Hannah and Alex Barfoot

Photography by Hillary Leah Photography, LLC

Hannah Sheffield grew up in the Canton area, not far from Ball Ground, Georgia, where The Wheeler House is located. In the fall of 2008 she went off to stand on the sidelines and cheer on the Yellow Jackets at Georgia Tech, where she met the love of her life and future husband, Alex Barfoot.

Soon there-after, Alex convinced Hannah to switch her major from mechanical engineering to industrial engineering (which was what he was studying). Hannah says it was one of the best decisions she has made thus far.

One thing that was special about their college career was that they were both able to do a co-op program with Delta Airlines, which allowed them the opportunity to travel quite often... So when asked how Alex proposed, Hannah said "I know this sounds extreme, but we were both doing co-op programs with Delta Air Lines and had the opportunity to travel often..."

So, while in Italy.....

"Alex proposed on a gondola in Venice, Italy right under the Rialto Bridge (the bridge of love). After I said yes the entire bridge of tourists clapped for us! Alex's parents were there to capture the moment on camera. We cannot wait to travel back to Italy as husband and wife!"

Hannah and Alex said "I do" at The Wheeler House on April 26th, 2014. They chose to have a spring wedding to avoid interfering with football season and it was "as close to the perfect date as we could get," according to Hannah, referencing the famous quote from Miss Congeniality, "Stan Fields: 'Miss Rhode Island, please describe your idea of a perfect date.'
Cheryl "Rhode Island: 'That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.'"

Hannah wanted a rustic wedding, without necessarily being 'country,' and The Wheeler House provided just that. When asked what they most loved about The Wheeler House, Hannah said that she "loved the way the arbor looked at night with the string lights and drapes" and that she "was so excited when it finally got dark so we could enjoy the arbor!"

Hannah said her favorite memory from the wedding was "walking down the aisle and catching my first glimpse of Alex at the front." Meanwhile, Alex's favorite part of the ceremony was "seeing her for the first time coming around the house."When asked the same question, Alex said that he "liked the fun atmosphere, like playing in the front yard, along with it looking awesome!"

Before the wedding, the groom and groomsmen played corn hole and Kan-jam in the front yard, which kept them busy and enjoying themselves while the bride and bridesmaids were getting ready.

The couple's wedding decor was simple, yet elegant and unique, and we absolutely loved it. When asked what their inspiration was, Hannah explained, "I love neutral colors, so I wanted everything neutral with light pinks and pretty greens. I wanted my wedding to be feminine and look like something out of a Southern Living magazine."

When asked about the reception, Alex said that his favorite part was eating and dancing with all of his friends. Hannah, being that she is a former NCAA Football cheerleader, said that her favorite moment from their reception was her cheerleading bridesmaids and friends putting her into a stunt- IN HER WEDDING DRESS.

Alex and Hannah's wedding was one of the most elegant, rustic, shabby chic, and absolutely gorgeous weddings we have had the privilege of hosting. We are so happy for the beautiful couple and wish them all the best! Thank you for allowing us to share in your dreamy, "Southern Livings wedding." Congratulations to the (almost one-month) newly married Mr. and Mrs. Alex Barfoot!