Photos show Naomi Biden and Peter Neal's private White House wedding ceremony

Naomi and Neal's celebration was the 19th White House wedding in US history, and the first that took place on the South Lawn.

"The wedding of Naomi Biden and Peter is a private one," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at Friday's press briefing when asked why the event was closed to press in a departure from past precedent. "It's a family event. And Naomi and Peter have asked that their wedding be closed to the media, and we are respecting their wishes. This is something that the couple has decided."

Naomi wore a long-sleeved, off-the-shoulder gown with lace overlay by American designer Ralph Lauren. The entire bodice and neckline of the dress were covered in lace, with a skirt of flowing tulle.

Naomi also wore a Ralph Lauren ensemble on her grandfather's Inauguration Day in January 2021, Insider's Gabi Stevenson reported.

Naomi walked down the aisle to "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve, accompanied by her parents Hunter Biden and his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, The Washington Post reported.

Naomi's sister Finnegan served as her maid of honor, and Neal's brother Robert was his best man, The Washington Post reported.

The ceremony included readings of "God is Love" from the New Testament and "I Carry Your Heart With Me" by E. E. Cummings.

"It has been a joy to watch Naomi grow, discover who she is, and carve out such an incredible life for herself," the president and first lady said in an official White House statement. "Now, we are filled with pride to see her choose Peter as her husband and we're honored to welcome him to our family. We wish them days full of laughter and a love that grows deeper with every passing year."