Posted on 07/31/2010 7:27:58 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Chelsea Clinton wed her longtime boyfriend under extraordinary security at an elegant Hudson River estate late Saturday.
Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced in a statement that their daughter wed investment banker Marc Mezvinsky after weeks of secrecy and buildup that had celebrity watchers flocking to the small village of Rhinebeck for the evening nuptials.
The site of the wedding, a Beaux Arts riverside estate called Astor Courts, was sealed off from the general public.
"Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and their close friends," the Clintons said.
"We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family.
On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhinebeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their well-wishes on this special day."
The ceremony was conducted by a rabbi and a reverend as Chelsea Clinton is Methodist and Mezvinsky is Jewish, and included a poem by Leo Marks titled, "The Life That I Have," according to the family.
Consistent with Chelsea Clinton's desire for privacy, the family had released no details of the wedding beyond the date.
But the scope of the event became apparent when more than a half-dozen busloads of wedding guests — men in black tie, women in dresses — were transported from a hotel in the village to the riverside ceremony as gawkers looked on.
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That is really uncalled for on their wedding day. Or any other, for that matter.
Only if she missed him with the ashtray.
I can’t believe so many saying she looks lovely. She looks better than she used to and I am assuming plastic surgery is the reason. But lovely: No Way!
Do wonder, in special moments such as this; does if EVER regret. . .
Just gorgeous. This reminds me of my father walking my sister down the aisle.
I know I’m supposed to say something nice and I will, but first one question. Has her skin ever seen sunshine?
Lovely photo of the bride and groom. I hope (and think) they’re better people than their parents.
Is the waist belt an homage to Meeeeeechelle?
Hillary’s hair is a disaster and there’s no excuse for it.
If she’s trying to look old, she’s succeeding.
Also a very nice picture of the couple and the bride’s parents.
What sort of flower is in that boutonniere her father is wearing? It looks like a freesia.
Supposedly Chelsea’s dad purposely lost weight for the wedding.
Same comment my draftsman said back in ‘93.
“She is butt f’ing ugly.”
"Lovely" radiates from inside. They appear to be very much in love. It's good to drop your anger for a day.
Whoa whoa whoa... hold on... Chelsea Clinton got MARRIED??? How come I didn’t hear about this until now???
Chelsea told him to lose weight before the wedding.
It also looks like Chelsea took off 20 pounds. She looks thinner than I’ve ever seen her.
I’ve been wondering about Hillary’s hairdo myself. She looks better in short hair.
neither is she...
not nice...
Hey I got one of those type beards too. Some guys shave to get rid of their 5 O'clock shadow and some of us shave to get it down to start there. Blue beards sort of!!!
She is elegant and classy and has made the most with what God gave her. You cannot ask any more from someone.
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