Built in 1902 as a wedding gift from railroad magnate Henry Flagler to his bride, Whitehall is one of the grandest Gilded Age mansions in America and is now the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. The 75-room beaux-arts palace features a breathtaking marble entrance hall, a grand ballroom with original plasterwork, and a sweeping loggia overlooking lush grounds that extend toward Lake Worth. Hosting a wedding here carries a special weight — the building itself was born of a wedding, and its opulent rooms have witnessed more than a century of Palm Beach history. For couples seeking unparalleled historic grandeur, Whitehall is simply extraordinary.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:48 PM | 3:48 PM | 3.5″ |
| February | 6:12 PM | 4:12 PM | 2.6″ |
| March | 7:28 PM | 5:28 PM | 3.3″ |
| April | 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM | 3.7″ |
| May | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 4.9″ |
| June | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 8.5″ |
| July | 8:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 5.6″ |
| August | 7:57 PM | 5:57 PM | 8.7″ |
| September | 7:25 PM | 5:25 PM | 8.0″ |
| October | 6:52 PM | 4:52 PM | 5.9″ |
| November | 5:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 3.6″ |
| December | 5:29 PM | 3:29 PM | 3.5″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from WEST PALM BEACH INTL AP, 4.1 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Approved caterer list required
Bar / Alcohol
Permitted through licensed caterer
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
5 hrs included
Vendors
Approved caterer required; strict preservation rules for decor
Rain Backup Plan
Grand interior rooms available
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; historic masonry building; indoor spaces provide shelter
Verify Before You Book
Verify current private event rental policy, capacity, and approved caterer list
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing loggia — beautiful Lake Worth sunset views
Shade Coverage
Loggia partially shaded; grounds partially shaded
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Marble entrance hall, Gilded Age ballroom, loggia with Lake Worth views, Beaux-Arts facade, ornate interior details
1 Whitehall Way
Palm Beach, FL
Parking
On-site parking; valet available
Nearest Airport
Palm Beach International (PBI) · 7 mi
Guest Hotels
The Breakers Palm Beach, Four Seasons Palm Beach, The Colony Hotel
