Chelsea says 'I do'
In one of the most awaited and most guarded weddings of the century, Chelsea Clinton wed long time beau Marc Mezvinsky at Astor Courts in the Rhinebeck village of New York.
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In one of the most awaited and most guarded weddings of the century, Chelsea Clinton wed long time beau Marc Mezvinsky at Hudson Valley estate in the Rhinebeck village of New York.
Hundreds of guests gathered at the historic estate near the end of a near-perfect summer day of warm temperatures, blue skies and cottony clouds. 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.
The wedding was a mix of high society and high security. The road to Astor Courts was blocked off on Saturday, neighbours received bottles of wine for their troubles and the sky above was declared a no-fly zone by federal aviation officials. Police and security guards fanned out around the usually sleepy town. (AP Photo) -
And finally as the time arrived, Chelsea the bride, dressed in all white, walked down the aisle with her father by her side.
In this picture the guests are seen gazing spellbound at the duo as Chelsea arrives with her father Former President Bill Clinton.(AP Photo) -
Chelsea Clinton wed her longtime boyfriend under extraordinary security at an elegant Hudson River estate late on Saturday.
Chelsea's wedding details were guarded like a state secret. Friends say that Chelsea has always been a very private person hence she wanted everything to be very exclusive to only her and her near and dear ones. (AP Photo) -
Marc Mezvinsky is an investment banker by profession. Chelsea and Marc are said to be friends since childhood however, they started dating only a few years back.
In this picture, Marc is seen with his new mother-in-law Hillary Rodham Clinton, his bride Chelsea and father-in-law former President Bill Clinton after the couple's wedding. (AP Photo) -
The wedding venue buzzed with activity, hundreds gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the elite guests. Adding to the frenzy were various media representatives from across the globe.
In this picture actor Ted Danson can be seen surrounded by reporters as he arrived with his wife Mary Steenburgen. (AP Photo) -
The wedding location was inaccessible. Except for close friends and family, no one else made it to the elite guests list.
Finally the night falls on the Hudson Valley and the Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky wedding in Rhinebeck. The picture shows the wedding venue view from Port Ewen on Saturday evening. (AP Photo)