Wedding Wednesday: Ashley and Joseph Spenard

Ashley and Joseph said "I Do" Saturday, July 6th

Photo credit: Face:This:World Photography

When it came time for Joseph to propose to his bride-to-be, Ashely knew it was coming. "We had been discussing it for a while. One night after dinner, while I was doing the dishes, he got down on one knee and gave me a cute little speech and asked me to marry him. It was very cute, although I wished he would’ve waited till I was done with the dishes!"

Years ago, Ashely would drive by The Wheeler House saying to herself, "If someone would fix up that house, it would be stunning." Sure enough, when owner Lee Lusk bought the house and renovated it with a very specific goal in mind, it turned out to be more beautiful than Ashley thought it would. "We found out that people had their weddings there and my mom always said it would be nice for me to get married there (this was a few years before I actually got married). Sure enough, when I got engaged we went and checked it out!"

When the couple thought of their dream wedding, they knew they wanted something intimate. "We wanted our closest friends and family there. We knew we wanted to keep it simple and have a rustic feel."

 Ashley chose her favorite color, a clover green, for their main color, with pops of lavender and a bright blue to accent. In fact, Ashely got to choose many aspects of their wedding day, BUT Joseph was front and center to help pick out the food and cake! 

"My husband and I are pretty opposite. He's reserved, quiet and likes to keep to himself. I'm more social and outgoing. We balance each other out perfectly, and I think that's why we work so well together." All differences aside, the newlyweds both decided upon the first look, as it was one of the more important aspects of their wedding. "When I saw him for the first time it brought tears to my eyes. He looked so handsome and it was a very special moment between him and I."

And a beautiful moment it was. Ashley and Joseph's wedding was lovely, as captivated by their photographer, Face:This:Moment Photography. We wish the happy couple all the best, and are thankful to have been a part of their special day! 

Wedding Wednesday: Maggie and Trip

Maggie and Trip said "I Do" in the Fall of 2012 

Photo credit: Heather of Heather Photographers 

Although this wedding was pre-barn, we adore this lovely couple so much that we just had to feature them in our Wedding Wednesday blog!

They say a photograph speaks a thousand words. Not only was this couple extremely photogenic, so was their love - easily captivated in these photos. Trip and Maggie opted for the "first look," rather than the traditional moment where the groom first lays eyes on his bride as she's walking down the isle. Either way, the moment is romantic. But, the first look allows the bride and groom to take in the moment together, hug and kiss, and express their excitement and passion for one another.

What a beautiful, memorable moment that will last a lifetime. Their photographer, Heather, did a fantastic job capturing this moment, as well as all the details of Maggie and Trip's wedding.

As we've mentioned before, while we love traditional weddings, there is something special about coming up with new ideas together, or starting a tradition of your own!

And don't rule out your four-legged best friend when making your guest list. The Wheeler House wants all of your loved ones to be in attendance for your special day - canines and humans alike!

On behalf of The Wheeler House, we would like to thank Maggie and Trip for allowing us to host their big day. We continue to use these photos over and over, as their love for one another shines through and reflects the essence of defining your own "I Do."