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A Formal, Classic Wedding at Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida

Between the pure white bouquets and custom understated invitations, classic only begins to describe Caitlin Carabine (29 and a senior administrative p

Between the pure white bouquets and custom understated invitations, classic only begins to describe Caitlin Carabine (29 and a senior administrative paralegal) and Andrew McLean's (30 and an investment analyst) ivory and greige wedding. Their venue only made it more memorable. "We spent many spring breaks (even after graduating from college) and birthday weekends in Palm Beach," Caitlin says. "It became our special place together." It was no surprise that they chose the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida, and highlighted its every historic detail. The planners at the Wedding Library and Tom Mathieu & Co. florists lined every family-style table at the reception with greige linens and all-white low centerpieces surrounded by candlelight. Sweet Palm Beach-inspired illustrations marked the table numbers and matching escort cards for a little local flair. Another detail we can't get over was the clothes. Andrew and his groomsmen were dressed to the nines in dapper black tuxedos. The bridesmaids also looked nothing short of chic in two-tone silver Alfred Sung dresses that perfectly complemented Caitlin's couture structured dress by Le Spose Di Gio. Maria Claridge, their photographer, snapped away as their black-tie clad crowd of guests filled the dance floor for the entire night. See all these details, plus a traditional ceremony in a sweet little blue church, below.

When Andrew proposed, he gave Caitlin a gorgeous ring from Van Cleef & Arpels that had belonged to his paternal grandmother. A cushion-cut emerald was perfectly set atop a cushion-cut diamond with smaller, different-size diamond baguettes along each side. The gold setting added to its vintage feel.
After seeing a chic Vogue shoot with royal blue bridesmaid skirts, Caitlin started looking for a similar and less expensive look for her wedding party. By the time of her and Andrew's classic fete, each bridesmaid was ready with a two-tone Alfred Sung dress found by their consultant at the Dessy Group. Each one had this silver “oyster” A-line skirt with a slight hi-lo cut. To personalize it, they all picked out their favorite hairstyles, shoes and jewelry.
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As the Royal Poinciana Chapel already reminded them of a classic church in New England, Caitlin and Andrew kept the decor light. Only twin wreaths with greenery, white peonies, white roses and white hydrangeas from Tom Mathieu & Co. greeted their guests at its entrance.
Once he and Caitlin decided on a black-tie affair, Andrew knew it was time to get a new tuxedo. He traveled to New York, New York, from their home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and picked out a black-and-white shawl collar tuxedo from Tom Ford. The suit made him look dapper as he stepped into their recessional. His shoes, which were covered in velvet, also added some personalization to the outfit.
Andrew’s groomsmen complemented him with formal black-tie attire. Each man looked nothing short of handsome with a black-and-white Vera Wang Tuxedo, black bow tie and white calla lily boutonniere.
With chic two-tone dresses, the bridesmaid looks needed little embellishment. Each woman carried an ivory rose and white hydrangea bouquet from Tom Mathieu & Co. that was wrapped in an ivory satin ribbon. It matched each dress perfectly.
Now this is an elegant wedding hairstyle.The pros at Frederic Fekkai Salon in Palm Beach, Florida, placed her hair into an updo that was gracefully tucked to the right. The design also looked as if no hair was out of place with each strand braided into itself.
Caitlin went with a bouquet design that was classic and natural. The florists at Tom Mathieu and Company filled the arrangement with chic white peonies, matching delphiniums as well as mini green hydrangeas for an unexpected contrast. Satin ribbon gathered every stem in white, which perfectly matched the satin bodice on her wedding dress.
Since Palm Beach, Florida, was a recurring vacation spot during Caitlin and Andrew's relationship, it was no surprise that this location also became the inspiration for their stationery. Each escort card from the Wedding Library even picked up the greige trend with images of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in the popular hue.
All 150 guests had a gorgeous view as they filled the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum's terrace for cocktail hour. Each table was lined with champagne-colored linens and dark wood chiavari chairs as a sneak peak to the matching reception decor. The neutral color scheme also allowed Caitlin and Andrew to highlight their setting.
Their ivory wedding favors perfectly complemented the classic theme. Each friend and family member was welcomed to take home an ivory matchbook with the couple's engraved monogram on the front. The same monogram decorated Caitlin and Andrew's invitation suite and other pieces of stationery.
Of course, their table numbers from the Wedding Library perfectly matched every other piece of stationery. Each marker had a silver shimmery number with a white and gray backdrop of a Palm Beach, Florida-inspired location. Each spot was related to their wedding, so this particular card had an image of gates at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum.
On one of their first spring break trips to Palm Beach, Florida, Caitlin and Andrew stopped at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. They couldn't help but fall in love with its history and architecture. For their reception, it was no surprise that their neutral decor purposefully brought out the structure's beauty. Family-style tables and matching linens went beautifully with the aged blue pavilion, as the railroad car along the front provided a glimpse to the past for their guests.
Caitlin and Andrew couldn't have picked more beautiful arrangements to go with the antique blue walls of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum’s pavilion. Low, all-white centerpieces of hydrangeas, peonies and calla lilies were set on greige linens across estate tables. Soft light from floating candles also accented each one.
Caitlin's skirt was the focal point of her sheath-style dress. Designed with clean lines and soft tiers, it glided over the floor as they took their first dance. "Our first song was 'A Sunday Kind of Love' by Etta James," Caitlin says. "We chose this song, since we strictly adhere to the policy that Sundays are our days together."