Lake Wales Arts Center

Lake Wales Arts Center is a wedding venue in Lake Wales, Florida. This beautiful mission-style building was home to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church for more than 60 years. Today, it's a vibrant center for the visual and performing arts, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lake Wales Arts Center is part of the fabric of the community and a perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding celebration. Facilities and Capacity Lake Wales Arts Center is a triumph of Spanish Colonial architecture. Visitors will also note the various Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance influences. Stucco walls support a pitched tile roof; the slender, tower-like chimney that stretches towards the sky is purely decorative and gives the building a delightfully whimsical, asymmetrical look. The octagonal dome is another of the building's many marvels. It features 16 clerestory windows and a simple Latin cross on its crown. Lake Wales Arts Center hosts weddings and other special events for parties of up to 225 people. The venue offers a choice of beautiful event spaces, including Updike Hall, the venue's magnificent concert hall, Crews Gallery, the Outdoor Patio, and the Cozy Green Room, perfect for intimate gatherings of up to eight people. The venue also has a kitchen, which your catering team is welcome to use. Services Offered Lake Wales Arts Center offers four and eight-hour rental options. Wedding package features include tables, chairs, decorative easels, and on-site staff support for the duration of your rental. You are welcome to add additional time to your package if needed. Other optional extras include a marquee sign, sound and lighting equipment, and the use of the grand piano. The Lake Wales Arts Center team thanks you for your consideration, and they hope to hear from you soon!