A Word from our Owner: Lee Lusk

Wedding season is in full swing, but it doesn't stop us from continuing to make improvements on the venue. Painting, staining, hanging gutters and installing Pail Rain Chains. For those of you not familiar with these, they are metal rain chains that are a lot more fun and attractive (just for you, ladies) than gutter downspouts. You can watch the rainwater travel down the links in the chain into the copper buckets. It's all about the details and I love the details! 

Little touches like this make all the difference. When a couple looks back at their wedding pictures or when guests are swinging on our backyard swing or rocking on the porch, I want them to see the pride and love that has gone into restoring this property - it's all in the details.

I have had the rare opportunity to oversee and plan every step of the construction of the venue from the early restoration efforts of the house to building the arbor, wiring all the trees for the chandeliers and planning every square inch of the new barn.

Maybe it's my inability to sit still, maybe it's my love for improvements. Either way, take a look at some of The Wheeler House's recent updates.

The sliding barn doors have been installed and stained, and the windows are in!

The arbor got a make over for our last wedding. Jesse, my right hand man, thought it would be neat to try something new for our floating window arrangement in the arbor. Turns out, we like this whimsical look! Of course, our brides can choose the traditional window look, but what a fun new option. 

Keep an eye on The Wheeler House. It's a work in progress, getting better with age. I can't wait to show you what we have planned for you!

Wedding Wednesday: Hope and Allen

Hope and Allen Wong said "I Do" on Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Photo credit: Nina Parker, Nina Parker Photography

A perfect example of how no two weddings are ever the same at The Wheeler House. Hope and Allen's wedding was so stylish, you would think you were on the set of a photo shoot for Style Me Pretty.

Between the Chevron print, the chunky statement jewelry and the contrast of grey and bright yellow, Hope's bridesmaids we're too cute. And the bride, oh the bride...

Hope looked beautiful in this vintage-inspired gown. From her dress to the classic getaway car and adorable programs (which doubled as hand fans), we loved how they took elements of old and new styles and combined them perfectly, along with the blending of their cultures in the food choices by adding an Asian station.

 This wedding was perfectly theirs, as told by the details. On behalf of The Wheeler House and all the vendors who helped create this wedding, we would like to wish Mr. and Mrs. Wong lifelong happiness. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day! 

Wedding Wednesday: Leslie and Matt

Leslie and Matt Hucks said "I Do" on Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Photo credit: Tonya Douglas, Tonya Douglas Photography

April showers bring May flowers? Maybe so, but April has seemingly brought more rain than usual for the month of May. For some brides, rain on their wedding day is an absolute nightmare - and understandably so. However, Leslie was as happy as can be simply because this was the day she would marry the man of her dreams. 

When Leslie booked The Wheeler House on a rainy December day, they were looking forward to warm, sunny weather and having their wedding outdoors. Who would have thought that their wedding 5 months later would have fallen on a cold and rainy May day. We quickly changed plans and held both the ceremony and reception in the barn, which made for an intimate and dry affair. No longer were umbrellas the most sought after accessory of the day!

 Our Wheeler House Bride looked radiant and didn't let the weather dampen her spirits. 

Father daughter dance - so sweet!

Congratulations again to the beautiful couple! On behalf of The Wheeler House staff, we were honored to be a part of your special day. May your love continue to grow.