If you are planning a wedding at The Wheeler House, the Wheeler House photos below show how the whole property photographs over the course of a day. The Wheeler House is a historic North Georgia wedding venue in Ball Ground, full of southern charm, with a restored 1906 home, a custom barn built for events, and wooded grounds shaded by old oak trees. We have photographed weddings here, and these images follow one wedding day from getting ready to the send-off, along with what we have learned about the best photo spots on the property.
What Couples Should Know About The Wheeler House
The house was built in 1906 by the owner of the Wheeler lumber yard, and the floors, walls, ceilings and two-story wrap-around porches are all heart pine. After a full restoration, the venue hosted its first wedding in 2011, and the barn followed in 2012. The whole property feels well thought out and nicely decorated, and every space is made for weddings.
The venue offers all-inclusive packages as well as micro wedding options, and it also rents three restored cottages nearby for overnight stays. Packages and inclusions change over time, so the Wheeler House investment page is the best place to check current details.
Getting Ready Photos at The Wheeler House
The bridal suite is one of the prettiest getting ready spaces we have worked in. It is decorated with wicker furnishings and charming southern style details, and the large claw foot tub is original to the house, which adds a lovely touch of history to detail photos and bridal portraits.
The groom and groomsmen get ready in their own climate-controlled suite in the barn, with plenty of room for changing and storing personal items. Guests can also enjoy the billiards room inside the house, and it makes for a great photo op with the guys before the ceremony.
The wrap-around porches are another favorite. There is room for a bridesmaid reveal in soft, even light, and the front of the house makes a classic backdrop for wedding party photos.
Ceremony Photos Under the Arbor
The outdoor ceremony space is beautiful. Couples can marry outside under the venue’s draped arbor with chandeliers, surrounded by trees, and the barn is also available for an indoor ceremony. Both options photograph well, and the outdoor setting gives us natural light and a leafy green backdrop for the vows, the ring exchange and the first moments as a married couple.
The Barn at The Wheeler House
The barn is one of our favorite parts of the property. It was custom built in 2012 as an event space, designed to have the romantic feel of a barn, and it has never been a working barn. The venue built it with reclaimed timbers, and it has central heat and air, so it stays comfortable in any season.
Inside, crystal chandeliers, draped fabric and warm wood beams give reception photos a soft, glowing look. The dance floor layout can be customized to your floor plan with help from the venue’s in-house coordinators, and the barn was planned to complement the historic home and the old oak trees around it.
Reception Photos: Cake Cutting and Dancing
With the dance floor at the center of the barn, it is easy to capture the cake cutting, toasts and a packed dance floor with the chandeliers and draping in the background.
Night Portraits and the Send-Off
After dark, the string lights over the brick path and the lit porches give the house a warm glow. A few minutes away from the reception is all it takes to round out the Wheeler House photos with portraits in front of the house in that evening light.
This wedding ended with a sparkler exit along the brick path. Venue policies on exits can change, so check with the venue about what is allowed for your date.
More Photos From This Wheeler House Wedding
To see more of the Wheeler House photos from this day, watch the slideshow below.
The Wheeler House FAQ
Where is The Wheeler House?
The Wheeler House is at 510 Gilmer Ferry Road in Ball Ground, Georgia, in North Georgia.
Is the barn at The Wheeler House a real barn?
The barn was custom built in 2012 as an event space, using reclaimed timbers. It has the look and feel of a barn, with central heat and air, chandeliers and a spacious dance floor.
Where can we have our ceremony at The Wheeler House?
Couples can choose the outdoor draped arbor or an indoor ceremony in the barn, according to the venue.
Where do we get ready at The Wheeler House?
There is a bridal suite in the house with an original claw foot tub, and a separate climate-controlled suite in the barn for the groom and groomsmen.
How much does The Wheeler House cost?
Pricing depends on the package and guest count. The venue lists its package options on its investment page, and the best way to get current pricing is to contact the venue directly.
Can we bring our own photographer to The Wheeler House?
Yes. The venue says couples can bring their own photographer, florist, videographer and other vendors, or choose from its preferred vendor list.
Planning Your Wheeler House Wedding Photos
The Wheeler House gives couples a lot of variety in one place: a historic home, a pretty ceremony space, a barn built for celebrations and grounds that glow at night. We hope the Wheeler House photos on this page help you picture your own day there.
If you are still looking for a team to document your day, learn more about our Atlanta wedding photography studio or view our wedding photography collections. Looking for a portrait session on its own? Book a wedding portrait photographer.
