INSIDE STORY: Chelsea Clinton's Whirlwind Wedding Weekend
Posted on Jul 31, 2010 @ 09:35AM
The society wedding of the year between former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky is just hours away!
The extravagant event is set to take place in Rhinebeck, New York on Saturday evening and we have new details on the $3 million nuptials.
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Two helicopter landing pads have been installed at Astor Courts, the exclusive Hudson River-front estate where the wedding will take place and the mansion where the Clintons will be staying, to fly in the most high-profile guests.
The rest of the party will have less swanky transportation, arriving by bus after being picked up from local inns, reports Us Weekly.
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Guests began to trickle into the Hudson Valley town ahead of Friday night’s rehearsal dinner, which took place in a barn at Grasmere.
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Father-of-the-bride Bill Clinton made his first public appearance in town Friday afternoon at Gigi's Hudson Valley -- one of the local caterers to provide food at the rehearsal dinner -- and secret service agents were spotted checking out the local restaurant Thursday night.
Out-of-town guests were treated to a small box of chocolates from Samuel's and wine from Clinton Vineyards, a Seyval Blanc appropriately called Tribute.
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Movers-and-shakers from Hollywood to the Hamptons -- including Oprah Winfrey, Barbra Streisand, and Tom Hanks -- are expected to be on hand for the affair, RadarOnline.com reported on Friday. Not invited: President Barack Obama.
Chelsea, 30, is marrying her childhood pal, Goldman Sachs investment banker Mezvinsky, 32, after five years together. Mezvinsky also has a political pedigree, as his mother Marjorie and father Edward have both served in Congress.
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One thing the Clintons can be proud of...it's Chelsea. Who gives a flip what her wedding costs? Of course there is SS...all presidents get it for life. Bill can make 15 speeches & pay for this day & many more to come!
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 8:06pm
2 million dollars the government paid..........
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 5:06pm
It's none of our business what the Clinton's paid for the wedding. If I had a daughter getting married and had that kind of money, I would do it too.
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 5:02pm
Congrats to Chelsea and Marc. I am sure Bill and Hillary are very proud of Chelsea. She is a beautiful young lady and will be a beautiful bride.
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 3:42pm
American taxpayers are the ones footing the bill for this wedding!!! We paid salary to Bill when he was President, Hillary, former Senator then SOS and Marc, Goldman Sachs (bailout money). Secret service pd for by us!
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 2:33pm
who cares? As you said, US taxpayers paid a salary to Bill and Hillary. What they do with it is their business...I know if my boss came to ask what i've done with my salary, I'd tell him to f- off, you probably would, too.
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 6:49pm
Whatever the actual cost of the wedding...I think Hillary and Bill should be ashamed. They "appear" to advocate for the "poor" yet they live an elitest lifestyle. Give the money to unemployed AMERICANS!!!
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 2:30pm
I propose you set the example yourself and give all your leisure money to unemployed AMERICANS! Spend only on absolute necessities, and give the rest to charity. You sound charming.
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 6:51pm
I am charming. Thanks for noticing.
Posted Sun, 08/01/2010 - 5:22pm
Bill and Hillary Clinton gave 10Million to charity last year. With all their money, they live a very modest lifestyle. This is their only child and I am sure they wanted the very best for her wedding. God bless.
Posted Sat, 07/31/2010 - 3:47pm