4.9
Praised by couples for:
Amenities
Unique aesthetic style
Guests comfort
The Carnegie
Historic Library
Indianapolis Noblesville Fishers Kokomo
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Amazing experience from start to finish. The venue can be designed the way you want. Your dreams really can come true with this hidden gem in the want city of Elwood Indiana.
Loved the Carnegie! Owners are super nice and personable. They made the whole process so easy, and there’s many freedoms that other vendors that don’t offer. Such a unique and simply gorgeous space. You walk in and immediately feel a part of something special. The best bridal suite! Best bang for your buck around, hands down!
About this venue
Greg and Jennifer
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Carnegie is an entirely unique, romantic library wedding venue located in historic downtown Elwood, IN. Affordable and convenient, this event venue is located just northeast of Indianapolis and less than 30 miles from Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Kokomo, and Tipton. Built in the Gilded Age of 1903, this former library was lovingly restored in 2023 and offers a blend of stunning neoclassical architecture and modern amenities.
Perfect for couples who love an elegant, vintage vibe, The Carnegie offers nostalgic charm at every turn. Your loved ones will be greeted by the library’s original octagonal circulation desk upon entering this timeless building. Several different spaces combine to create an idyllic setting for your ceremony and reception. The exterior is equally stunning, creating a gorgeous backdrop for your wedding photography. Before the celebrations begin, you and your wedding party can head into the get-ready suites, replete with an LED mirror wall and comfortable furnishings. Alternatively, relax in the billiard room to calm any pre-wedding nerves. Say “I do” amidst exposed brick and rich oak features. Enjoy cocktail hour in the reception hall, where the mahogany columns, original heart of pine and mosaic tile flooring, and warm antique lighting create a romantic and inviting atmosphere.
Your booking provides exclusive use of the library for 15 hours on your wedding day, which includes the use of a copper pipe ceremony arch, tables, and wood chairs for ~150 guests. Couples can also enjoy a one-hour rehearsal prior to the wedding, one on-site planning meeting ahead of the big day, and access to full-service or day-of coordination services. Set-up and tear-down are included, as are trash removal and cleaning services for your convenience. Above all, the team looks forward to welcoming you for your special day, where you’ll become a part of this venue’s unique history.
The Carnegie offers an extremely affordable full-day rental and a true open-vendor policy where couples can select all of their own vendors. At The Carnegie, you can have both the opulent charm and design of the early 1900s without a luxury-venue price tag.
Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!
Meet the team
Greg and Jennifer
Owner
Greg and Jennifer both grew up in rural Indiana and have a heart for small communities and a passion for preserving history. They live on a blackberry farm with their four children - Sam, Nora, Jesse and Olivia. Both are highly entrepreneurial, having worked for decades in the corporate world and currently owning and operating a family blackberry operation and two event venues. They are no strangers to the wedding industry, having now hosted hundreds of weddings on their farm property over the past several years, and they can't wait to share The Carnegie with others...
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