The Wheeler House — Attraction in Ball Ground

I recently attended a wedding at the Wheeler House and was also part of the bridal party. The day was absolutely magical! It was a bride’s fairytale dream - from the bridal dressing suite with floor to ceiling mirrors and claw foot tub perfect for taking photos in, to the breezy porch bed swing. There was a white antique settee that made for exquisite photos of the bride and a gorgeous front porch for sensational photo ops. I could go on and on about the historic house alone, brimful of amazing opportunities to take charming photos. The barn was completely breathtaking; complete with a two story stacked stone fireplace, a balcony overlooking the dance floor, magnificent chandelier, and the fabulous sheer curtains hanging just right perfected with twinkle lights. Even the bride and groom’s exit at the end of the evening was outstanding, with string lights illuminating the brick pathway.

The staff at the Wheeler House and the entire day’s operation was positively extraordinary and went off without a hitch. There was access to the kitchen and dining throughout the day so the bridal party could munch on breakfast and lunch - as hair and makeup was being done and pre-wedding photos were taken. The bridal dressing area had a salon type setup for the hair and make up professionals to work their magic. There was plenty of space for all the ladies’ items, a nice rack for hanging the dresses, and room for dressing. The Wheeler House wedding coordinator (and plenty of staff) was there all day, making sure the bride had everything she needed. (Literally. They sent someone to Chick-fil-A so the groom could have something to eat that would not upset his stomach before the ceremony). The wedding coordinator also kept us all on schedule, which is super important – especially to waiting wedding guests. Bathrooms! There were enough bathrooms for the ladies – so important at a huge wedding.

The preferred vendors that the bride chose were exceptional. The photographer knew exactly where the perfect photos could be captured. The DJ, florist, and caterers were outstanding. The music was lit; everyone was on the dance floor all night! Like we tore up the dance floor. The flowers were on point, so splendid – like a fairytale. The food was excellent, and we all know how wedding food can either be mouthwatering or distasteful. They had passed hors d’oeuvres after the ceremony, before the reception – Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets, grilled cheese and tomato soup, and cheddar biscuits. There was a chocolate fountain at the reception. A chocolate fountain! Oh and the Wheeler House allows a food truck at the reception, if you so choose. There was a Waffle House food truck at the end of the night! The décor selection from the preferred vendors was refined. The linens, chairs, table centerpieces, etc. the bride selected were stunning.

They had a dog of honor! The Wheeler House accommodates furry family too! Lastly, the Wheeler House has cottages - three are available to rent. The wedding party and family had the option to stay in the cottages the night before the wedding as well as the night after the wedding. I don’t live close to Ball Ground so this was an invaluable asset to someone who is family, in the wedding party, and needed to be there the night before for rehearsal dinner as well as early in the morning for hair and make up. It’s a long day and the cottages provide a great respite from the exciting events of the weekend; it makes everything a bit less stressful. They are so charming and have the same rustic feel as the Wheeler House. There’s even a fire pit for hanging out and unwinding the night before the wedding! It was the icing on the cake that truly made the wedding weekend effortless and flawless - not only for the bride and groom but the wedding party...

Where do I begin? When I started touring venues, I was smitten by the Wheeler house because of its beautiful setting and convenience of ceremony and reception availability in one space. I’m very type-A, so I valued the ability to plan months advance with a rainy day backup plan, just in case. The team at the Wheeler House is an absolute DREAM to work with. I cannot say enough good things about Laura and Ashley! I worked specifically with Laura throughout the whole process, and we booked the venue 9 months from our wedding date. I asked a million questions over those 9 months, and she persistently got back to my emails within 24 hours. Laura is incredibly professional, attentive to detail, thorough, and sweet. She made the planning process stress-free and enjoyable! She asked me questions I’d never thought about, she ensured we had all the necessary information for the wedding day far in advance, and she helped ensure my wedding day went flawlessly. I didn’t have a wedding planner, but with myself, the Internet, and the help of Laura, I didn’t need one.

On the wedding day, Laura was calm and collected, and she didn’t bother me with any questions. She went to my mom and other contacts for any questions or concerns, leaving this bride at ease and thinking that everything was perfect. It was supposed to rain the day of my wedding, and Laura came calmly upstairs into the bridal suite at 2pm to ask what my final decision was (indoor vs. outdoor), and when I said outdoor, she smiled and left and handled the whole thing. Laura coordinated and conducted the whole day with such grace and ease, and she provided suggestions throughout the process when I didn’t know where to begin or what to ask. She was able to draw on past experiences to recommend the best path forward for my wedding, and she offered suggestions to customize and personalize the day.

I can’t say enough positive things about The Wheeler House. I considered many other venues like The Barn at Tatum Acres and White Oaks Barn, but what sold me on the Wheeler House was not just the beautiful grounds. It was the incredible attention to detail, responsiveness, and knowledge of the staff members. It was the countless photo opps that the house, barn, and ceremony space contained. It was the flexibility of the team and the excitement they brought to each meeting! Everyone who works there loves their job and loves to see wedding days come to life and go perfectly, and they make planning an absolute breeze. If you’re even remotely considering the Wheeler House, tour it and you’ll be sold. It was the absolute perfect, ideal space for my wedding and I couldn’t be happier with...

Venue- The Wheeler House was an amazing venue for our wedding! We bought the all-day package, and it was so helpful being able to get into the bridal suite early for HMU and for final touches details with décor. The suite is so beautiful and spacious with multiple full-length mirrors, places to sit for multiple people and good window natural lighting! There was a separate room with a gorgeous huge full-length mirror for bridal shots and another room with tables for food! The outdoor ceremony spot was stunning, and the barn was just magical! As the venue is so close to the road you do hear a lot of traffic noise throughout the day and sirens are powerful driving by, but you sign up for this and know what to expect when booking! The staff was amazing! Laiken and her team set all of my details up and made sure the event went off without a hitch! They made sure I stayed as close to my timeline as possible and were so helpful with everything day of! Although The Wheeler House staff was amazing, I would always recommend having a wedding planner on your vendor list to just make sure every single detail goes off without a hitch as they are there for you and you alone! I cannot say enough nice things about how professional and helpful the venue and their staff were! I would highly recommend using them for your wedding venue! Cottages- The cottages were a convenient alternative to lodging elsewhere, from a distance and proximity from the main venue standpoint. In addition, they had ample room to accommodate our guests. Beds were comfortable but small. There were a few other things that could use improvement from my experience staying in the cottages: Cottages need to be more air tight to keep the inside more comfortable Bugs entered freely - Bees stinging my uncle; spiders crawling above, earwigs throughout the room Cottages had a raw scent; possibly due to age and mold Cottages didn’t appear sanitary Doors didn't always lock - Could still push to open after initiating the locking mechanism if you don't lock it in the exact fashion it needs to be done. Dishes/coffee pots were not clean and the dishwasher in one cottage leaked water (there was an old Eggo Waffle left in one of the toasters.) Internet didnt work in the far cottage (no internet connection) Pulling in and out of cottages was very dangerous with high speed traffic in both directions and blind spots to make the turn onto the road and the cottages and driveways are very difficult to see at night. Overall, not worth the amount paid to rent for the...