Located right on the Monon Trail, the Midtown Plaza is one of the Bride & Groom's favorite places to go to spend an evening enjoying downtown Carmel! Enjoy the green space complete with ping pong tables and games for children, along with adjacent access to Sun King Spirits, a local distillery and food hall, and other delicious restaurants bordering the plaza!

Bride's Favorite Sun King Beverage: Pachangarita

Groom's Favorite Sun King Beverage: Sun King Orange Vanilla Sunlight Cream Ale

If you are looking for a more upscale place to spend the evening, check out 3Up Rooftop Bar in Downtown Carmel, right on Main Street! 3Up sits on top of Anthony's Chophouse, another incredible Carmel eatery. Enjoy stunning rooftop views of Carmel and live music every weekend!

Bride's Favorite: The Raymundo

Groom's Favorite: Espresso Martini

The bride and groom LOVE all things for coffee! For those in the same boat, here are some of our favorite local places if you are looking for a great start to your morning!

Java House: 145 W. Elm Street, Unit 100

Bride's Favorite: The Tedster

Groom's Favorite: In A Minute

Indie Coffee Roasters: 220 E. Main Street

Bride's Favorite: Vanilla Oat Milk Latte

Groom's Favorite: Mocha

Just Love Coffee: 12525 Old Meridian Street, Unit 100

Bride's Favorite: Toffee Coffee Latte

Groom's Favorite: Mocha

On the morning of the wedding, head over to the Carmel Farmers Market from 8 to 11:30 AM to experience the #1 Farmers Market in the State of Indiana. With over 70 vendors selling everything from local Indiana sweetcorn, to delicious breakfast sandwiches, and local craft brews, the farmers market has something for everyone and is a great way to start your day!

Bride's Favorite Vendor: Ash & Elm Cider Company

Groom's Favorite Vendor: Skillington Farms

One of the bride's favorite places in downtown Carmel, Honey Boutique, the best spot for permanent jewelry! Stop by to chose your chain to have a permanent bracelet, anklet, necklace or ring applied. Walk-in's are welcome!

If you are in the mood for great Mexican food, then La Hacienda is definitely the place you should visit! Arguably the Bride & Groom's favorite restaurant in town, La Hacienda is known for their great service and incredible dishes. This is a Balcer family favorite, as they go here almost every Sunday after mass.

Bride's Favorite: Chicken Soup

Groom's Favorite: Arroz con Pollo

Looking for something to take home as a memory for visiting Carmel, Indiana in celebration of Emma & Jon-Luc's wedding? Save the memory of the day by creating your own custom candle at Penn & Beech! Create your own custom scent and pour it into a vessel of your choosing. Enjoy a cocktail while waiting for your candle to cool, or head over to the Midtown Plaza, directly adjacent to Penn & Beech to pass the time on the beautiful green space!