Black Tie Elegance in Carmel, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kimberly and Jay Piatek

Inspired by the classic and elegant décor of Hotel Carmichael, Kimberly and Jay curated their opulent black tie wedding with a color palette of gold, black, cream, champagne and taupe. Choosing the venue was an easy choice for the couple. “Hotel Carmichael is a beautiful venue that feels like you are transported back to a different time of elegance and style,” Kimberly gushes. “The staff and service are top notch. As I explained my vision to Kathy Ray at Hotel Carmichael, she was right there with me bringing additional ideas to the table.” Another perk was having one location for all of their out of town guests. They even had a farewell brunch the morning after the wedding in the same reception ballroom! During both the ceremony and reception, Kimberly and Jay planned plenty of sophisticated touches, including a live painter, a harpist and pianist, a sword for the cake cutting, a red carpet arrival and an ice sculpture!

 

Advice from the Couple

“It goes by so fast on the day of your wedding. Slow down and enjoy the process of planning it, relish in special moments with your family and friends and be in the moment on your big day. Things can happen that aren’t in the plan but all that matters is the love you are celebrating for each other and nothing else.”

 

 

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