To do the first look or not?

To do the first look or not?
So often we hear of brides and grooms struggling with this decision….

“Should we see each other before the ceremony and go ahead and get some photos out of the way?”

OR

“Should we keep it traditional style and wait to see each other as I’m walking down the aisle?”

You aren’t going to go wrong with either, we promise.

We want to give you a couple of inside tips from our team of wedding planners and coordinators of things you may not have fully considered to help you and your fiance with this decision!

If you and your fiance do decide to do a first look:

1.    You will save a significant amount of time in between your cocktail hour and reception to enjoy with your guest and not feel rushed or pressed for time.

2.    Depending on the time of your ceremony and how long your ceremony is, the first look might help you get more daylight in your photos.

3.    Your hair and make up will be fresh!

If you and your fiance don’t decide to do a first look:

1.    You, plus your entire guest list will all get to be a part of such a significant moment together.

2. Your photos will have the facial expressions of all of your closest friends and family.

3. Most people think its bad luck to see each other before hand!

At, The Wheeler House we love both! Each time a couple is united in holy matrimony it is something so significantly special for us to witness. Whether you see each other before the actual ceremony or wait till the bride is coming down the aisle, the moment will be perfect.

With love,
The Wheeler House



Photography: Kevin Lowery

Spring Open House

We are so excited to announce our Spring Open House! With so many wonderful things happening around our venue we love opening our doors to all current and potential clients. Our open houses are always such a fun time because there is always something to do and something new! We have vendors onsite for all of your wedding needs. Hair and makeup? We’ve got it! Flowers? You bet! We at The Wheeler House want being a bride to be the most enjoyable and easy part of your planning experience!

With a vendor team that we have hand selected we know our clients are in the absolute best hands! We have formed such great relationships in the wedding industry and that is why we want our clients to fall in love with these vendors just as we have!

We ask that you all join us on April 30^th from 1:30 -4:00 to meet and greet our staff and vendors, tour our facility, checkout The Wheeler Cottages for your overnight accommodations, and try some amazing treats! 

Please RSVP by clicking the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-bridal-open-house-drop-in-event-tickets-33341775147

We will see you soon! Xoxo

Florist: Holland Daze

Photography: Claire Diana Photography

Why Not Us?

We have asked some of our recent brides to leave one word describing their experience with The Wheeler House, here’s what they had to say.

Experience. Variety. Timeless.

So often when couples are on the search for their venue it is so easy to get swayed by venues who offer "site fees" or "rental fees" which seem like a steal at the time but when you begin to factor in other cost, you might wonder how  you are ever going to find reliable companies that you can fully trust on the biggest day of your life. What’s not always factored in is what's normally a large factor in your budget. So why us? Why The Wheeler House?

All Inclusive Packages

With two ceremony locations, a bridal suite, and groom’s suite our beautiful Georgia wedding venue offers up the full package. We've done all of the research for you to find the best of the best! We have catering built into our package, along with delicious cake, and a DJ company that is sure to rock your wedding. Having a vendor team that you know and trust is crucial to any event! When adding our in house vendor team we secured a team that we fully trust and have the utmost confidence in to deliver nothing but satisfaction for our brides and grooms on their wedding day.

Bring your own

At The Wheeler House, we allow you to bring in your own alcohol for your wedding, This is a significant saving factor in your budget! While most venues require you to use their bar packages or for you to pay for any guest over the age of 21 which The Wheeler House doesn't require either. The Wheeler House provides you with a bartender for your event and has an ice machine to ensure everything stays cold. Whatever you choose to serve your guests with for the evening is completely up to you! You have the flexibility to provide all of the alcohol, mixers and garnishes for your big day! 

The Wheeler Cottages

Being able to offer our clients overnight accommodations is something we have dreamed of since we opened our doors! With our cottages less than a quarter mile down the road, we have sleeping arrangements for 30 of your closest friends and family! Each cottage has a full kitchen and bathroom. A close location for your guests to stay is so beneficial in so many ways.

Wedding Planners and Staff

Our amazing team of vendors makes everything run so smooth for our clients! Our in house wedding planners are not only extremely knowledgeable in the wedding industry but also experienced. Being in business for over 5+ years now our planners are trained and prepared for whatever the day may bring. With a staff behind us taking care of parking, trash, and restocking the venue we guarantee to relieve as much work from your day as possible so sit back and relax and let us serve you!

We hope this has helped all of not just our couples but all engaged couples in general when they begin their process to search for wedding venues! Make sure you fall in love with the venue and what they provide, just like you fell in love with each other!

|Venue: The Wheeler House| Photography: Kayla Johnson Photography|

 |Florist: Holland Daze| Decor: Miss Milly's|

The Wheeler Cottages

The History behind The Wheeler Cottages

Here at The Wheeler House, we always wanted to have overnight accommodations available for our guests and we are happy to say that we now have just that: The Wheeler Cottages! We know that a wedding is a joyous occasion that can bring families and friends from all over together and often can turn into a weekend long celebration. These cottages are the perfect way to make your wedding at The Wheeler House even more memorable!

In November of 2014, our owner, Lee Lusk, was able to purchase three historic homes nestled on 22 acres of land that once was owned by The Wheeler House’s original owner, Mr. John Wheeler. The homes are more than half a century old and were once used to house the employees that worked at The Wheeler Lumber Yard. Once purchased, Lusk instantly started renovating. The main goal of the renovations was to maintain as much history as possible while adding a touch of similar decor and characteristics from The Wheeler House.

Before Pictures:

After Pictures:

The Wheeler Cottages Feature:

-accommodations for up to 30 guests!

-3 cottages on property

-3 bedrooms per cottage

-1 full bathroom per cottage

-full kitchen per cottage

-dining area

-fire pit

-possible area for rehearsal dinner

-view of one of the highest peaks in Ball Ground!

"The cottages were the perfect complement to The Wheeler House and turned our daughter’s wedding day into an unforgettable wedding weekend! As parents of the bride, we were excited to have such comfortable accommodations so close to the Wheeler House. We stayed at the cottages with the entire wedding party and the parents of the groom. All three cottages were uniquely and tastefully decorated with the southern charm found in The Wheeler House!

One of our daughter’s favorite parts of the weekend was having all of bridesmaids, mom, and mother in law all in the main cottage getting ready for the big day and enjoying all of those special moments together in a place that was comfortable and felt like home. I know the guys all enjoyed spending the day together as well!

Our daughter and son in law loved the cottages so much they even spent their wedding night there so we could enjoy every last second with friends and family!
The Wheeler House is definitely a one-of-a-kind venue and the cottages are the perfect finishing touch!" - Peterson/Williams Wedding (April 2015)

Wheeler House Brides: Contact us today for availability and pricing!