Frequently Asked Questions

Our wedding packages include chairs, tables and select decor elements. We have an open vendor policy and a Preferred Vendors List available upon request. We do not provide officiants, photographers or any other inclusive vendors inside of our wedding or elopement packages.

Our max venue capacity is 45 guests. We can comfortably hold 40 seated guests in our Chapel for an indoor ceremony and our Barn can hold 45 guests for receptions, rehearsal dinners or corporate events. Additional guests must be approved by the property owner.

We offer packages with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,000. Our pricing is typically handled by the property owner on an individual basis. After your initial phone call where we learn about your event details, we provide a custom quote to best fit your needs. You can submit an inquiry through our website. The final cost of your event will vary depending on the following factors: 

1. Day of the week/weekend

2. The season/time of year 

3. Your guest count

We honor active-duty military, police, Fire & Rescue, service industry workers (government, teachers), veterans, nonprofits and ministries with a discount. Please be sure to mention if you are one of the following in your inquiry. 

A Wedding is a 12 hour rental (9 am - 9 pm), with additional time available for a fee. A Corporate event is an 8 hour rental (9 am - 5 pm), with half days or extensions available upon request.

The venue is all yours throughout the duration of your rental! Unless you have booked an elopement session, hourly rental or ceremony-only, in which case your access to the property is different than our standard day-long rentals. Your rental time would be clearly stated in your contract.

We have an Open Vendor Policy. You can bring in a licensed and insured vendor of your choice. We have a Preferred Vendors List available upon request. Please note that if food/drinks are to be served, proof of license and liability insurance must be provided to the Local Ark at least two weeks prior to the event.

We provide a vendor list to clients once they have completed their tour of the venue. You can find recommendations for photographers, caterers, florists, officiants, planners, day-of coordinators, DJ’s, live music, third party rentals, hotels + more. We actively update and add to this list.

Yes. We require Event Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage for all events. If you wish to serve alcohol at your event, we require a liquor host liability along with your Event Insurance. You can get Event Insurance through your current insurance companies, or we have a great recommendation available upon request. Event Insurance is there to protect you in case of an emergency, if there’s damage or an injury with your guests for the duration of your event.

We allow beer, wine and champagne upon approval. Hard liquor is strictly prohibited. All vendors must be licensed and insured, we require a TABC licensed bartender to serve any and all alcohol on property. Proof of license and liability insurance must be provided to LA at least two weeks prior to the event.

We require a paid deposit and signed contract in order to secure your date at Local Ark. We do not hold dates without both a paid deposit and signed contract.

If the event date is more than one year away, we require a 25% deposit. If the event date is less than one year away, we require a 50% deposit. The full rental amount needs to be paid prior to 60 days before the event date. Payment plans can be made available upon request. All deposits are nonrefundable.

No. We do not provide in-house coordination at this time for client events, but we can direct you to some fabulous event coordinators and planners that have worked at our venue before. A staff member will be on the property during your event to help with any questions or guidance about the facility, but your coordinator/planner will take care of your specific event needs, details, decor and timelines.

We have 25 parking spaces available on the venue property. Because we are a micro-venue, due to our limited parking for larger events, we recommend or may require additional drop-off options.

Yes. The venue has ADA Accessible bathrooms and ADA Accessible entrances to the Chapel and the Barn for ceremonies and receptions.