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About The Carnegie
The Carnegie brings venue services to weddings across Indianapolis, Indiana, working from Elwood. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Hudson, The Lodge at Purgatory Golf Club. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The Carnegie
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Elwood, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- East Street Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Carnegie through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Indianapolis
How much do wedding venues cost in Indianapolis?
Venue pricing in Indianapolis spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Indianapolis?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Indianapolis weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° | 21° | 20% | 5:03 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Feb | 41° | 24° | 19% | 5:43 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Mar | 52° | 33° | 22% | 7:15 PM | 7:51 PM |
| Apr | 64° | 43° | 27% | 7:46 PM | 8:22 PM |
| May | 73° | 54° | 29% | 8:14 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 63° | 26% | 8:33 PM | 9:14 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 66° | 21% | 8:32 PM | 9:11 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 65° | 18% | 8:03 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Sep | 78° | 57° | 16% | 7:17 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Oct | 66° | 46° | 18% | 6:28 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Nov | 52° | 35° | 20% | 4:48 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Dec | 40° | 26° | 20% | 4:38 PM | 5:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Indianapolis (7.7 mi from Indianapolis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Indianapolis.
Getting to Indianapolis
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | 8 mi | 10 min |
| LAF Purdue University Airport | 61 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | 94 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 99 mi | 2 hr |
| Louisville | 107 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| Chicago | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Columbus | 168 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Indianapolis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 124 N 16th St, Elwood, IN 46036, USA
- Where
- Elwood · 39 miles northeast of central Indianapolis
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Indianapolis
- One of 133 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (317) 502-1210
- Website
- Visit site
Around Elwood
- Communities served
- Kokomo
Distances are straight-line from The Carnegie; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Indianapolis.
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