White House Weddings: First Daughters Who Have Tied The Knot (PHOTOS, POLL)

Chelsea Clinton's wedding isn't the first First Daughter nuptials to turn into a media circus. Take Nellie Grant, daughter of President Ulysses S. Grant, for example--a drawing of her saying "I do!" made the front page of the papers on June 6, 1874. Other, modern examples include Luci and Lynda Johnson's weddings, Tricia Nixon as the "Cover Girl" bride and Jenna Hager just two years ago. Take a look back with us and vote for your favorite First Daughter wedding moment.

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Nellie Grant's Wedding

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From RareNewspapers.com:

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 6, 1874 The frontpage is a full illustration: "The Wedding At The White House" "The Ceremony In The East Room--Rev. Dr. Tiffany Declaring Mr. A. C. F. Sartoris & Miss Nellie Grant Husband & Wife." A fullpage illustration inside has large portraits: "Mrs. Algernon C. F. Sartoris, nee Miss Nellie Grant" and "Mr. Algernon Charles Frederick Sartoris."

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From RareNewspapers.com:

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 6, 1874 The frontpage is a full illustration: "The Wedding At The White House" "The Ceremony In The East Room--Rev. Dr. Tiffany Declaring Mr. A. C. F. Sartoris & Miss Nellie Grant Husband & Wife." A fullpage illustration inside has large portraits: "Mrs. Algernon C. F. Sartoris, nee Miss Nellie Grant" and "Mr. Algernon Charles Frederick Sartoris."

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[RobertinNJ]

05:30 PM on 08/05/2010

I wonder if there have been any 'First Sons' weddings at the White House???

[plow]

04:12 PM on 08/05/2010

This is such a cheap shot but...Does the picture of Lucy & Patrick kissing on the balcony look a little weird to anyone?

[suemag]

12:05 AM on 08/03/2010

Jenna Bush's dress was beautiful.

[catcancook]

06:25 PM on 08/02/2010

I got married 2 months after Tricia Nixon so I was very interested in her wedding. I was not a Nixon fan per say but Tricia was a beautiful bride. I borrowed one of her ideas for my wedding cake and everyone loved it. My veil head piece was similar as well. Chelsea looked beautiful. The dress was incredible. She has great taste.

[gunrunner99]

02:14 PM on 08/01/2010

I have to say that Tricia was the prettiest bride.I wish Chelsea and her hubby happiness, as I would any new couple.

[kdawgg]

11:06 AM on 08/01/2010

As they say there is someone for everyone so I guess congratulation could be in order but Dang!! no matter what angle I look at Chelsea photos, one thing is for sure, she is no raving beauty and could be considered beyond boardline ugly.

[rubygreen]

01:21 PM on 08/01/2010

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and usually comes from within, so I personally find Chelsea to be beautiful. She has grown up a lovely young woman in an arena that can totally take you down.

[plow]

04:04 PM on 08/05/2010

No she's not. I can't explain it but she has the kind of beauty that radiates outward, it's in her smile and her eyes. I think she is very beautiful.

[naschkatze]

10:55 AM on 08/01/2010

I wonder who decided the Johnson girls had to be so buttoned up.

[rubygreen]

01:22 PM on 08/01/2010

It was in the 60's, styles were different then especially for D.C.ers. While many people were in the hippie era, this country was still "buttoned up".

[ruffmama]

07:32 PM on 07/31/2010

why is everyone harping over whether Chelsea is a first daughter "now" or not....why does that matter? She will always be one of America's first daughters....just as Sasha and Malia will too...and every other child of our past, current and future presidents....she grew up and blossomed before our eyes....and she is smart, successful, and beautiful...why would we not be proud and happy to see her shine on her wedding day?

I wish her and Marc and lifetime of love and happiness!

[Carsy]

06:12 PM on 07/31/2010

I love Tricia's dress, simple and elegant and still in fashion. It could easily be worn today nearly 40 yrs later. Considering she married in the 70s that says a lot.

[naschkatze]

10:55 AM on 08/01/2010

She probably didn't follow seventies fashion and was thought unfashionable back then. In the long run, it turned out just as well for her.

[chrisr266]

12:45 AM on 08/02/2010

I remember that she was criticized quite harshly for choosing a gown without sleeves. I agree it is a beautiful gown, and a fashion forward choice on her part.

[summer jazz]

12:28 PM on 07/31/2010

Don't forget First Niece who went on to become First Lady: Eleanor Roosevelt!

[naschkatze]

12:26 PM on 07/31/2010

I don't often have something nice to say about the Bushes, but I think Jenna's wedding was just right, really private, and mommy and daddy let it be Jenna's day, not theirs.

[meowser]

12:57 PM on 07/31/2010

Agreed. Jenna looked lovely, and while it kills me to say anything nice about the Bushes, her father looked wonderfully happy for her. While I'm happy for Chelsea, and I'm sure it will be a beautiful wedding and a fantastic reception, all this interest and coverage and no-fly-zone insanity is a bit much... especially considering how carefully she was shielded when she was actually the First Daughter. Almost approaching tacky.

[delandjim]

04:12 PM on 07/31/2010

Agreed, lovely wedding.

[Shzron1946]

09:14 AM on 07/31/2010

Okay, well, I'II have to say it again. Chelsea is not a First Daughter and this is not a White House wedding. Love her, but let's be real. Her father is the former president, her mother is the Secretary of State. That does not make her the First Daughter. Keep these things straight, you know how easily we Americans get confused.

[SurrealPumpkin]

10:43 AM on 07/31/2010

Or add Caroline Kennedy's wedding to the list!

[naschkatze]

12:19 PM on 07/31/2010

And Amy Carter for that matter.

[EminemsRevenge]

07:59 AM on 07/31/2010

Until the Obama girls make that move, Trish had the best wedding!

[hotbarb2614]

10:33 AM on 07/31/2010

I agree and it was a beatiful wedding and the dress was great.

[Margo Arrowsmith]

05:12 AM on 07/31/2010

I hate to burst anybody's bubble here, but Chelsea Clinton's wedding is not a White House wedding as neither of her parents are President.

Since Malia is 12 and will only be 18 when the Obama's leave the White House, there won't be another one any time soon, so this is the closest we get, but it isn't a White House wedding.

[AngelaQuattrano]

08:48 AM on 07/31/2010

Jenna Bush got married in Texas, so calling that a "White House wedding" is a stretch.

Methinks they didn't have much material but wanted to put together a slideshow anyway.

[PDXTransplant]

12:28 AM on 07/31/2010

It's Friday night! I will start the music on this thread. Probably won't get posted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIK5F4zRN0Y "Ace"

[PDXTransplant]

12:30 AM on 07/31/2010

It's so fitting.