About this vendor
The Lark is a stunning historic loft located right in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. The restored 1920s venue features wrap-around windows overlooking the lush James Weldon Johnson park. The bright and open floor plan is a versatile setting for your special occasion. The Lark is non-exclusive, allowing your choice of vendors to tailor the look and feel of the space to suit your vision. The Lark proudly supports the Jacksonville art community by showcasing local work. Art is rotated quarterly and is all for sale with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artists.
Facilities and capacity
The Lark is ideally sized at 4,300 square feet of open space, providing a versatile floor plan capable of hosting up to 150 guests for a ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. For engagement parties and cocktail events, the space can comfortably hold up to 214 guests.
This unique space boasts 14-foot ceilings, exposed wooden beams, vintage brick walls, a built-in bar, antique windows and floors, with a charming outdoor patio.
For daytime and evening events, couples can enjoy the gorgeous natural lighting that filters through 9 oversized windows wrapping the West and North sides of the venue. As the sun sets, a romantic atmosphere emerges as the trees light up with white lights and the customized ceiling spotlights bring glam and sophistication to your big event.
The venue includes 1 VIP suite, giving your party ample space to get ready for the big event. The first-floor lobby is exclusive to The Lark, making it a perfect place to welcome your guests as they arrive at your celebration. The entire space has A/C and heating available, so your guests and vendors have an enjoyable experience.
Your bartender of choice can serve drinks in style at the 14-foot built-in bar, and the ample-sized catering kitchen is available to your caterer to serve up a variety of hot and cold meals for your special event.
There are several options for parking around The Lark. Parking is available in a public garage directly across the street, street parking is available and is free on weekends and after 6 PM on weekdays, and there is always the option to use valet if that is preferred.
Location Details
The Lark is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, on the corner of North Hogan St and West Monroe Street. It is across the street from James Weldon Johnson Park, and the Skyway station and is just minutes from Interstates 95 and 10!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 150
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Loft
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Rentals & Equipment
Reviews
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5
out of 5.07 reviews
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The alarm was the perfect venue! Everyone had such a great time and it turned out beautiful.
I had a wedding planner so I did not interact as much as another might. However, the location was amazing! The photos are lovely. It was super convenient. The staff were fun but professional. I adore The Lark.
Perfect for an artsy intimate wedding! Just got married here on 02/24/2024. It has the museum appeal with the seasonally rotating art gallery but with a vintage mixer feel because of the bar and neon. FULL creative control with all three floors of the building, excluding wall art, so if you're a DIY bride like me you'll love making the space your own. You MUST have a coordinator to book, but they do offer tons of vendors to choose from. They have a full kitchen and bridal suite as well. Oh! And the staff there are very informed and accommodating!
I was just married at the Lark and had the most amazing time. The venue is beautiful on its own but especially for an event. The staff is amazingly accommodating and very easy to work with. We were able to get in and see the venue on a weekend and right away. 10/10
As soon as we walked into The Lark, we knew it was the wedding venue for us. The exposed brick, neon signs, awesome art, and overall vibes are so cool and fit us perfectly. If you're looking to have a modern yet vintage loft wedding, look no further. The space is beautiful and versatile, with so many options to customize and is large enough to feel like you have a multi-room space. Ashley was extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process and the night went perfectly. I highly recommend The Lark for both wedding ceremony and reception, you will love it!
We hosted a wedding here for one of our brides who's event was too large for us to accommodate at our usual venues.
WOW what a GREAT SPACE!
We had 135 people including vendors & there was waaay more than enough room! The building itself is stunning with beautiful views of downtown ~ beautiful room for the bride & her tribe to get ready ~ lovely views of downtown out the MANY windows ~ long spaces for the ceremony aisle ~ huge prep kitchen for the caterer ~ bar area big enough for 2 bartenders ~ they even set up a photo op area for us! For Cocktail Hour the guests had hors d'oeuvres and cake pops in a really cool space down on their sidewalk area. In the Heart of Downtown Jax, this place felt safe, calm and serene on the street-side patio ~ and a total party vibe on the inside.
HEADS UP ~ Make SURE you get the party pkg w the Lighting in it! It's worth the upgrade ~ the dance floor is HUGE & the Lighting really made it sparkle!
Elevators made it simple and easy for our vendors and guests to arrive. Hailey was a dream to work with. Literally, during our setting up time (5+hrs) she stayed within earshot of me to answer and questions or to help me make decisions on locations of various tables, such as where the cake should go, etc.
Everything went very smoothly for a newly opened venue.
This one is HOT ladies! I have a ton of cool videos w pro pics & pro vids coming soon on our FB page.
Check it out on Facebook @RomanticBeachHouse aka St. Augustine's Destination Wedding Chicks ~ Date of the Wedding was March 26th Melissa Loves Travis
Thanks Team The Lark from Team Wedding Chicks! We wish you MUCH success in your future!
PJ
Love this venue! Excellent space with a lot of flexibility for your event or wedding. It's perfect for those looking for a space with character but is also neutral enough to work almost any theme. It has a gorgeous bridal suite, elegant original wood flooring, cold storage kitchen for your caterer, and a built-in bar. There are large windows and two sides with a cool views of Downtown Jacksonville. The entrance and vintage elevator give it a chic vibe that will set the tone for your event as guests arrive. The in-house coordinator is a pleasure to work with and quick to help with any issues that arise. If you are planning a Wedding or private event in Jacksonville, The Lark should definitely be on the top of your list!
Contact
229 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL
