Ashlee Simpson marries

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have got married.

The couple were pronounced husband and wife by Ashlee's former Baptist minister father Joe in a non-denominational ceremony on Saturday night (17.05.08).

A spokesperson for the newlyweds said: "We are delighted to confirm that Pete and Ashlee were married in front of family and close friends."

The nuptials took place at Ashlee's parents' home in Encino, California, and were attended by around a 150 guests, including Nicole Richie and her lover Joel Madden and actor Donald Faison and his girlfriend CaCee Cobb.

As expected, Ashlee's sister Jessica was maid of honour, while Pete's pet English bulldog, Hemingway, was the ring-bearer.

The 'Outta My Head' singer looked radiant in an ivory lace wedding gown, designed by Monique Lhuillier.

After tying the knot, Pete and Ashlee celebrated with an 'Alice in Wonderland' themed reception, which included a wedding cake inspired by the classic children's book.

The sweet treat was adorned with a top hat, stop watch, tea pot and a pot of flowers.

Fall Out Boy rocker Pete, 28, and Ashlee, 23, announced their engagement in April and are believed to have been dating since

2006.

Reports that Ashlee is pregnant with the couple's first child are yet to be confirmed.

Ashlee Simpson's debut album is set to go straight to number one in the US charts - a feat older sister Jessica has yet to manage.

The pretty singer, who stars in her own MTV reality programme, 'The Ashlee Simpson Show', is thrilled that 'Autobiography' is heading for the top spot.

But she insists she doesn't want comparisons made between her and her famous sister.

She said: "It's crazy. It's been a long, fun process. But it's not a comparison to Jessica or anything like that."