Monday, August 02, 2010

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Secrets of Chelsea's Wedding Day!

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It was the wedding of the decade and now we finally have some of the amazing details of Chelsea Clinton's nuptials. Despite conspiracy theories that Rhinebeck was a "decoy" location to throw off the press, the wedding was indeed held at Astor Courts in Rhinebeck, NY.


Chelsea said her "I dos" to Marc Mezvinsky under a flower chuppah outdoors on a picturesque afternoon. Details of the rest of the evening are beginning to emerge. One includes the current Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and her husband, former president Bill Clinton, being hoisted in chairs above a dancing crowd at the reception, as is typical at Jewish weddings. According to the Washington Post, other notable moments include when Chelsea reminded the minister of the next verse when an unexpected breeze turned the page in his book too soon, and when the bride traded her strapless Vera Wang ballgown for a slinkier white dress and took to the floor for a cute choreographed first dance to "At Last." (Bill danced with Chelsea to "The Way You Look Tonight" for their father-daughter number).


Lavish? Definitely. The guest list totaled around 400 people, several of whom stayed at the Delamater Inn and took chartered buses to the wedding, reports CBS News. Chelsea reportedly had 12 bridesmaids who wore plum sashes around their custom Vera Wang gowns, and nearly as many groomsmen on Marc's side.


"It felt like a family wedding," one guest told the Washington Post. "It didn't feel like a big extravaganza."


On Saturday night, the Clinton's released five wedding photos (more than we thought they might do!) including one of mom Hillary in a stunning plum design by Oscar de la Renta. Want more? Too bad.There's nothing, not even on Facebook. All guests were asked to hand over cameras and cellphones at the door, reports the Washington Post.


The reception was held on the same property, but not inside the Beaux-Arts mansion (like some had speculated), but inside a large tent outside. The 18-piece Jim Valli orchestra performed big band tunes for part of the night, and after they wrapped up, guests moved to an after-party on one of the tennis courts where a DJ played 80s music along with "top 40 fare," until the party finally finished around 4:30 a.m.


Surprisingly, guests reported the meal, which was catered by the St. Regis, was just "okay," according to the Washington Post, and included short ribs, Atlantic char, and gluten-free rolls (for the gluten-intolerant bride). The wedding cake came from the exclusive La Tulipe and was also gluten-free. As for the guest list? Another surprise there with not as many Hollywood types as were expected (no Oprah, no Steven Spielberg, no Barbara Streisand). Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was there, as well as Terry McAuliffe, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen (who won an Oscar for the 1980 film "Melvin and Howard"). Other than that, most of the guest list included other close friends, family and a few big donors who have supported the Clintons over the years.


We'll have more details and talk about fashion soon, but tell us, what's your first impression of Chelsea's wedding day look? Does it work for her? Do you love the dress? Tell us below!


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Top: Chelsea and Marc immediately after the ceremony, and Chelsea with her father Bill heading down the aisle. Check out that Vera Wang gown!

Above: Chelsea and Marc at the altar, under a flower chuppah, and on the right with Hillary and Bill Clinton. Hillary wears a custom design by Oscar de la Renta. All photos by Genevieve de Manio via the AP.

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The bride looked stunning and the Groom dashing. The parent of the bride too were looking fabulous.

Posted by: Ann Pereira
on August 3, 2010 at 1:08 AM

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