White House Weddings Through the Years: See the Gorgeous Photos

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: President Grover Cleveland and his wife, Frances.Photo: Library of Congress

01of 16Nellie Grant: 1874Harry Ogden/Library of CongressNellie Grant, the daughter of President Ulysses S. Grant,married Englishman Algernon Sartorisin the East Room in May of 1874. According to the White House Historical Association, the president and first lady redecorated the room to feature white columns with gold leaf detail, and added endless flowers including a bell above the altar made of pink and white roses. Nearly 250 guests were on hand to witness the vows, and celebrated with a formal breakfast in the State Dining Room afterward.

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Nellie Grant: 1874

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Nellie Grant, the daughter of President Ulysses S. Grant,married Englishman Algernon Sartorisin the East Room in May of 1874. According to the White House Historical Association, the president and first lady redecorated the room to feature white columns with gold leaf detail, and added endless flowers including a bell above the altar made of pink and white roses. Nearly 250 guests were on hand to witness the vows, and celebrated with a formal breakfast in the State Dining Room afterward.

02of 16President Grover Cleveland: 1886Library of CongressThe wedding of President Grover Clevelandand Frances Folsom took place on June 2, 1886, in the White House’s Blue Room. The White House Historical Association reported there was an “ocean” of flowers, the Blue Room featuring pansies shaped into the initials “C” and “F.” Fifty guests turned out to celebrate, with a seated dinner in the State Dining Room following the ceremony.

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President Grover Cleveland: 1886

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The wedding of President Grover Clevelandand Frances Folsom took place on June 2, 1886, in the White House’s Blue Room. The White House Historical Association reported there was an “ocean” of flowers, the Blue Room featuring pansies shaped into the initials “C” and “F.” Fifty guests turned out to celebrate, with a seated dinner in the State Dining Room following the ceremony.

03of 16Alice Roosevelt: 1906The Print Collector/Print Collector/GettyPresident Theodore Roosevelt hosted the wedding of his daughter Alice Roosevelt and Congressman Nicholas Longworth in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 17, 1906. It was “almost a national event,” the White House Historical Association shared, with thousands of well-wishers on the streets and in D.C.’s Lafayette Park to celebrate.Fun fact:Alice would attend more White House weddings in her lifetime, including those of Lynda Johnson and Tricia Nixon and the reception of Lynda’s younger sister Luci.

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Alice Roosevelt: 1906

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President Theodore Roosevelt hosted the wedding of his daughter Alice Roosevelt and Congressman Nicholas Longworth in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 17, 1906. It was “almost a national event,” the White House Historical Association shared, with thousands of well-wishers on the streets and in D.C.’s Lafayette Park to celebrate.

Fun fact:Alice would attend more White House weddings in her lifetime, including those of Lynda Johnson and Tricia Nixon and the reception of Lynda’s younger sister Luci.

04of 16Alice Roosevelt: 1906Library of CongressPictured: the East Room of the White House modestly decorated for Alice’s wedding.

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Pictured: the East Room of the White House modestly decorated for Alice’s wedding.

05of 16Alice Roosevelt: 1906Frances Benjamin Johnston/Library of Congress/Corbis/VCG via GettyPictured: the ceremony set-up for Alice’s wedding in the East Room of the White House.

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Pictured: the ceremony set-up for Alice’s wedding in the East Room of the White House.

06of 16Jessie Wilson: 1913Library of CongressPresident Woodrow Wilson had two of his daughters get married during his time in the White House. First was Jessie Wilson, his middle daughter, who wed Francis B. Sayre (pictured) on Nov. 25, 1913.

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Jessie Wilson: 1913

President Woodrow Wilson had two of his daughters get married during his time in the White House. First was Jessie Wilson, his middle daughter, who wed Francis B. Sayre (pictured) on Nov. 25, 1913.

07of 16Jessie Wilson: 1913Library of CongressPictured: decorations for Jessie’s White House wedding.

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Pictured: decorations for Jessie’s White House wedding.

08of 16Jessie Wilson: 1913Library of CongressPictured: the cake for Jessie’s White House wedding, which featured a Persian vase filled with orchids on top.

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Pictured: the cake for Jessie’s White House wedding, which featured a Persian vase filled with orchids on top.

09of 16Eleanor Wilson: 1914Library of CongressMonths later, President Woodrow Wilson’s youngest daughter Eleanor Wilson married Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo at the White House on May 7, 1914.

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Eleanor Wilson: 1914

Months later, President Woodrow Wilson’s youngest daughter Eleanor Wilson married Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo at the White House on May 7, 1914.

10of 16Lynda Johnson: 1967Bettmann/GettyPresident Lyndon Johnson’s daughter Lynda Johnson and her husband, Marine Capt. Charles Robb, walked through an arch of drawn swords as they left the East Room of the White House following their wedding ceremony on Dec. 9, 1967.In an interview with the White House Historical Association, Lynda recalled her father’s speech, in whichhe read Secret Service records of Charles' visits to the White House, much to the crowd’s delight.

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Lynda Johnson: 1967

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President Lyndon Johnson’s daughter Lynda Johnson and her husband, Marine Capt. Charles Robb, walked through an arch of drawn swords as they left the East Room of the White House following their wedding ceremony on Dec. 9, 1967.

In an interview with the White House Historical Association, Lynda recalled her father’s speech, in whichhe read Secret Service records of Charles' visits to the White House, much to the crowd’s delight.

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Lynda assisted husband Charles — who went on to become governor of Virginia and later a Senator from the state — as he used a sword to cut a piece of the pair’s 6-ft.-tall pound cake during their reception as her parents looked on.

12of 16Tricia Nixon: 1971Bettmann/GettyPresident Richard Nixon’s daugher Tricia Nixon and Edward Finch Cox wed outside in the Rose Garden on June 12, 1971, in a ceremony featuring elaborate floral details.

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Tricia Nixon: 1971

President Richard Nixon’s daugher Tricia Nixon and Edward Finch Cox wed outside in the Rose Garden on June 12, 1971, in a ceremony featuring elaborate floral details.

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14of 16Tony Rodham: 1999White House/GettyTony Rodham, the brother of former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, wed Nicole Boxer on May 28, 1999, at the White House.

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Tony Rodham: 1999

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Tony Rodham, the brother of former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, wed Nicole Boxer on May 28, 1999, at the White House.

15of 16Naomi Biden: 2022Corbin GurkinPresident Joe BidenandFirst Lady Jill Biden’s granddaughterNaomi Bidenbecame the first grandchild to wed at the White House when she exchanged vows withPeter Nealon Nov. 19, 2022.The pair said “I do” on the South Lawn, ahead of a White House luncheon and reception at the executive mansion with dessert and dancing.

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Naomi Biden: 2022

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President Joe BidenandFirst Lady Jill Biden’s granddaughterNaomi Bidenbecame the first grandchild to wed at the White House when she exchanged vows withPeter Nealon Nov. 19, 2022.The pair said “I do” on the South Lawn, ahead of a White House luncheon and reception at the executive mansion with dessert and dancing.

16of 16The RestWhite House.GettyOf the 19 weddings and four receptions held at the White House in the past two centuries, there have been several that weren’t photographed for the public (the White House Historical Association has a guide). Notable nuptials since 1812 include the wedding of James Monroe’s daughter in 1820, the wedding of John Adams' son in 1828 and more recently, photographer Pete Souza’s wedding in 2013.

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The Rest

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Of the 19 weddings and four receptions held at the White House in the past two centuries, there have been several that weren’t photographed for the public (the White House Historical Association has a guide). Notable nuptials since 1812 include the wedding of James Monroe’s daughter in 1820, the wedding of John Adams' son in 1828 and more recently, photographer Pete Souza’s wedding in 2013.

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