Chelsea Clinton's wedding was held on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Clinton, daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, married investment banker Marc Mezvinsky. The wedding ceremony took place at the Astor Courts estate in Rhinebeck, New York, which is a 50 acre estate located in upstate New York.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/28/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main6720749.shtml The wedding was estimated to have cost between $2 million and $5 million.http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view/20100728chelsea_clinton/srvc=home&position=also
Clinton's wedding dress was a white organza gown designed by Vera Wang, who is reportedly a friend of the family. Wang, who was a guest at the wedding, also designed the bridesmaids dresses and Chelsea Clinton's second dress for the reception which followed the wedding. The second dress was said to have been a Grecian style dress with a thin black belt.http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-chelseas-wedding-designers,0,5109880.storyhttp://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/frankel/susannah-frankel-chelseas-dress-was-demure-and-chic-with-a-touch-of-bling-2041212.html Her mother, Hillary Clinton, wore a raspberry gown designed by Oscar De La Renta.http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0802/1224276043152.html The groom and his father wore tuxedos designed by Burberry, though Mezvinsky's was said to have been a custom tuxedo made with wool and mohair.http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-chelseas-wedding-designers,0,5109880.story http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/frankel/susannah-frankel-chelseas-dress-was-demure-and-chic-with-a-touch-of-bling-2041212.html
There were approximately 500 people in attendance at the wedding, which was under heavy security due to the media. In attendance were actor Ted Danson and wife Mary Steenburgen. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Clinton fundraiser Terry McAuliffe and Anthony Weiner.http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0802/1224276043152.html
Chelsea Clinton Wedding Dress
This is a photo from the New York Times, taken by Genevieve De Manio. In the picture Chelsea Clinton is wearing a white gown designed by famed designer Vera Wang. The strapless gown is embellished with a glittering design around her waist.
Announcing the Engagement
Chelsea Clinton publicly confirmed her engagement to Marc Mezvinsky on November 30, 2009, through a spokesperson.http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/chelsea-clinton-engaged-marry-marc-mezvinsky-summer/story?id=9206327&page=1 The couple announced the engagement in a mass e-mail to friends on November 27, 2009, saying that they were "looking toward next summer and hope you all will be there to celebrate with us".http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/chelsea-clinton-engaged-marry-marc-mezvinsky-summer/story?id=9206327&page=1
Spokespeople stated that the couple would likely have an interfaith ceremony, as the groom is Jewish. Clinton's parents, Bill and Hillary Clinton are respectively Southern Baptist and Methodist.http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j2CetMuShhUW5zUCcS_xNuZWpktwD9CA3Q502
More About the Couple
Clinton and Mezvinsky met as teens, as their parents were friends and the Mezvinskys were regular visitors to The White House during Bill Clinton's term as president. Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky attended Stanford University together and, at the time of their engagement, were living in New York City.http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j2CetMuShhUW5zUCcS_xNuZWpktwD9CA3Q502
Chelsea Clinton Wedding Day Details
This news report from CBS News offers details about Chelsea Clinton's July 31, 2010, wedding to Marc Mezvinsky. Initial rumors had the wedding planned for Martha's Vineyard, but reports in the days leading up to the nuptials said the ceremony would be held at the Astor Court estate in Rhinebeck, New York. Rhinebeck is about two hours north of New York City.
Chelsea Clinton Gets Engaged
An Associated Press video, released on November 30, 2009, reports on the formal announcement of Chelsea Clinton's engagement to Marc Mezvinsky.
