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Weddings at the White House

From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden on the South Lawn in November 2022, the White House has long been the site of wedding ceremonies and receptions. In over two hundred years, there have been eighteen documented weddings and four receptions hosted at the White House. In this video, explore the history of presidents, members of the First Family, and White House staff getting married and having wedding receptions at the White House.

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White House Historical Association