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Embrace the Unforgettable at a Classic Indiana Wedding Venue & Become Part of Our Story as You Write Your Own.

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The Carnegie Vibe…

A Step Back in Time to the Gilded Age. Historic Elegance. Vintage Romance.

If this is you, welcome to The Carnegie. You have found your dream venue.

We've transformed this historic library into a swanky wedding venue, preserving the nostalgia and romance of its neoclassical architecture. In restoring this site to its original grandeur, we added modern amenities to make wedding day dreams come true.

We aim to make every moment of your special day unforgettable, enveloping you and your guests in an atmosphere of sophistication and charm.

At The Carnegie, your love story becomes part of our history.

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A Place to Gather Since 1903

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN CHECK OFF YOUR VENUE WISH LIST…

  • 15-hour exclusive library access (8AM - 11PM)

  • Large, fully-furnished bridal suite with LED vanity mirror wall

  • Fully-furnished groom’s suite/game room with pool table, foosball and darts

  • Main-level octagonal circulation desk for bar and/or catering (bar/catering service not included)

  • Modern restrooms on main and basement levels

  • Catering kitchen with catering prep tables, microwave, refrigerator and freezer 1200+ SF basement-level multi-purpose room for cocktail hour, wedding ceremony or other use

  • Set-up and tear-down services (excluding décor to be provided & set up by renting party)

  • Trash removal and cleaning service following event (renting party responsible for monitoring trash during event and placing all trash in proper receptacles at end of event)

  • One on-site pre-event planning meeting

  • One-hour ceremony rehearsal prior to wedding (date of rehearsal subject to library availability)

  • Access to full service or day-of event coordination services (contracted separately)

  • 96”x30” Dining tables and folding wood chairs for ~150 guests plus buffet/catering tables

  • 24” round cocktail tables (22”-40” adjustable height)

  • 36” round mahogany cake table (36'“ height)

  • 84”x72” copper pipe arch (florals not included)

  • Coordination of linen service (linens charged separately from third party vendor)

  • Battery-operated stair climber for entry and exit of building, if needed (as there is no elevator or ramp given historic structure limitations)

BOOK A TOUR

"My wedding at the Carnegie was the day of my dreams. The blend of historical charm and modern amenities created a truly unique and beautiful backdrop for our special day. The team at The Carnegie was attentive and professional, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. The spacious bridal suite was the perfect place for me and my bridesmaids to get ready, while my husband loved the relaxed atmosphere of the groom's billiards room. Our guests were in awe of the venue's elegance and sophistication, and many commented on the uniqueness, warmth and romance of the space. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding day!"

-Natalie

TAKE IT FROM ONE OF OUR BRIDES

Single-Day: $3,000

Exclusive Weekend (Fri-Sun): $4,500

If having an extra day to decorate or a guaranteed prior day rehearsal or a rehearsal dinner on-site is important to you, please consider our exclusive weekend, which includes everything from the single-day package, plus additional library access from 1PM-9PM on Friday & 8AM-Noon on Sunday.

* All pricing subject to applicable tax and subject to change prior to booking. Holiday weekends subject to additional $500 charge.

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If your Pinterest board is brimming with deep, moody hues, touches of the early 1900s, vintage details, and elegant spaces, then The Carnegie is your fairy-tale venue. Wedding trends may come and go, but a venue like The Carnegie is timeless.

Steeped in history, our private library brings class, sophistication and romance to any event.

Just picture this…it's cocktail hour and your guests are sipping champagne, enjoying hors d'oeuvres, and being serenaded by silky-voiced crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin…immersed in a classy reception hall, complete with original exposed brick, luxurious dark oak wood, and warm antique lighting.

IS THE CARNEGIE RIGHT FOR ME?

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