Chelsea Clinton marries longtime sweetheart (pics)

[cal04]

Former President Bill Clinton walks his only child, Chelsea Clinton, down the aisle during her wedding ceremony on Saturday in Rhinebeck,



http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38500111/ns/today-today_weddings/






The newlyweds, Marc Mezvinsky and Chelsea Clinton.



More here
http://www.nytimes.com/
and here
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Chelsea-Clinton/ss/events/us/071910chelseaclinton

[Texasgal]

1. Finally! PICS!

She looks beautiful!

[emilyg]

2. Lovely. Thank you.

[Beringia]

3. nice

thanks

[JohnnyLib2]

4. Nice! Thanks.

[hlthe2b]

5. Wow... Big Dawg is looking pretty lean. Beautiful pics.

[femmocrat]

10. Just heard that he lost 20 lbs. for the wedding.

He gave up sweets and desserts at Chelsea's request. :)

[femmocrat]

6. Awww... the look on her face.....

How adorable!

[pnwmom]

54. His, too -- especially in that second picture. So sweet, both of them. n/t

[Bitwit1234]

87. I just saw that he looks lost in her eyes and filled with love I hope

with all my heart it lasts. After all she has been thru she deserves love and lasting affection. Not that both her parents haven't shown it. But the press has been very hard on her. and she didn't deserve like the two twins.

[CTyankee]

94. I just hope she has married a man who will remain faithful to her.

After what Bill put her and esp. Hillary through, I hope she has found a man who loves her so much he would never hurt her...my fondest wish for Chelsea Clinton...

[femrap]

110. I thought the same thing....

please let him not be like her father.

[CTyankee]

113. I don't know about the literature on this...do women deliberately steer clear of men

who have a tendency to being unfaithful if their father had been serially unfaithful to their mother?

Chelsea seems so smart. I really doubt she'd want to marry a man who had the same tendencies as her father, even tho I'm sure she loves him...

[femrap]

114. Chelsea certainly

campaigned hard for her mother in '08...even said she'd be a better prez than her father.

It rather bugs me that Marc works for a hedge fund and previously for Goldman Sucks, but maybe he has a good heart. Who knows? Chelsea also worked for a hedge fund....not sure of which one. But I'm glad to see she got a Masters in Public Health.

I wonder where his parents are????

[CTyankee]

116. They seem to be split. Dad has been in federal prison for fraud. Mom was a Congresswoman

who stuck by Clinton on his tax hike and paid for it with her seat in Congress...that's all I know. I guess Chelsea and Marc got to know each other at Sidwell Friends...

[femrap]

118. They've known each

other for a long time. That's good. Let's hope everyone learns a lesson from his dad (be good) and his mom (have a conscience).

I suppose no one knows where the honeymoon is????

[awoke_in_2003]

123. "Dad has been in federal prison for fraud"

and the son works for Goldman Sachs- the life of the elites.

[applegrove]

7. I love full veil's like that. Beautiful.

[Electric Monk]

16. Just don't call it a burqa

[applegrove]

18. LOL!

[Hannah Bell]

130. lol. it's actually a vestige of the same judeo-christian-islamic tradition.

it produced veils, burquas, nun's headgear & those things catholic women used to wear on their heads in church.

the long black headscarves old greek ladies wear, the wig (shaytl) some jewish women used to wear to cover their real hair and orthodox jewish womens "return to the veil" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article3499122.ece, the scarves and doily hats amish women wear & lots more headcoverings.

“The full body, or full face covering that people think is only part of the Arab world actually started with Jewish women,” said a woman who asked to be identified by her first initial, M. “Muslim women are imitating Jews to try to gain God's favour with modesty. The truth is that the women of Israel are lessening in God's eyes because the Arabs are more modest in dress.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article3499122.ece


god lets a thousand crazy flowers bloom.

[chemenger]

131. " ... those things catholic women used to wear on their heads in church."

Would you, by chance, be referring to one or two sheets of kleenex held in place with a few bobbi pins?

I recall that that was what the girls did when they forgot their beanies (an integral part of their school uniforms) during our years in Catholic school.

[Hannah Bell]

132. i'd forgotten. thanks for the memory.

[Maru Kitteh]

8. Looks beautiful! May they have every happiness and contentment together. :)

[uberblonde]

9. Bubba looks like he's trying not to cry.

And not too successfully!

[pnwmom]

56. He does look like he's overcome. Not surprising, though. n/t

[inna]

11. K&R

Sweet

[gateley]

12. That first pic gives me chills for some reason, breathtaking! Beautiful

pictures, beautiful people, beautiful day! I wish them much happiness. Thanks for posting these!

[BrklynLiberal]

13. Wow. They do all look wonderful..even the FOTB looks lean...

The Bride is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

[blue neen]

14. Chelsea looks absolutely beautiful.

Congratulations to the happy couple! :toast:

[ThatsMyBarack]

15. L'chaim!

:toast:

[niyad]

17. apache wedding prayer

Apache Wedding Prayer:

Now you will feel no rain,
For each of you will be shelter to the other.

Now you will feel no cold,
For each of you will be warmth to the other.

Now there is no more loneliness,
For each of you will be companion to the other.

Now you are two bodies,
But there is one life before you.

Go now to your dwelling place,
To enter into the days of your togetherness.
And may your days be good and long upon the earth.

~ Apache Wedding Prayer Blessing

[BrklynLiberal]

20. Truly beautiful....

[blueamy66]

76. Yes, truly...

nice word.....you nailed it..

[mirrera]

42. That is beautiful...

[blondeatlast]

19. Sweet! Everyone looks so happy! nt

[66 dmhlt]

82. And the townies had a great time w/ it, too!

[femrap]

111. Everyone had a good

time. Fun, fun, fun.

Thanks for the photos.

[nadinbrzezinski]

21. That is a proud moment

and MAZELTOV to the happy couple.

[ChazII]

22. A truly beautiful family.

Thank you for sharing the pictures.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Stunning pics!

They look so very happy!

Her dress is gorgeous...

I wish them many, many happy years...

Mazel tov!

:party:

[snacker]

24. Thank you for posting these...

they are gorgeous!!!

[AlinPA]

25. Did the family release these pictures? Media said there would be none.

[customerserviceguy]

26. They got some great weather, that's for sure

Not humid, moderate temperatures, probably the very best weekend day that July, 2010 had to offer.

[carlyhippy]

27. I know this is going to be a dumb question, but why is he wearing a shawl?

beautiful wedding! Congrats!

[jwirr]

30. May have something to do with his Jewish heritage?

[pink-o]

115. It's called a "Tallit" and it's a Jewish prayer shawl.

He's also wearing a Yarmulke, if you notice it on his dark hair. The canopy is traditional as well.

I just wanna know if they raised and spun Chelsea around in a chair during the reception! I don't see Big Dawg going for that!

[jwirr]

117. I knew it was something to do with that but not informed enough to

know what - thank you.

[proteus_lives]

31. He's Jewish.

[carlyhippy]

49. ah, ok...thank you!

congrats to the couple!

[RadicalTexan]

53. It's a tallit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallit

:)

:party: Mazel tov to the happy couple.

[Rhiannon12866]

107. Thanks, I wondered about that, too... They both look beautiful.

I love her dress. I hope that they're both very happy... :toast:

[Hekate]

65. It's a prayer shawl that Jewish men wear during services.

[blogslut]

28. Thank you for posting those

What a lovely thing to see.

[one_voice]

29. Very nice...

Chelsea looks lovely.

Thanks for posting.

[FourScore]

32. Congratulations to the lovely couple! n/t

[spanone]

33. classy, she didn't sell these pics to the national enquirer

[cal04]

34. Huffington Post has Big Shot pics

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/31/chelsea-clinton-wedding-p_n_666338.html#s121283

[aquart]

35. I am so pleased they had this beautiful, perfect day.

And I love the dress.

[SunsetDreams]

36. Wow thanks for sharing pics

Chelsea makes a beautiful bride. Bill and Hillary look like proud parents :)

[Subdivisions]

37. Oh darn. I was too busy meeting our Democratic candidate for governor

to follow the nuptials and media frenzy.

Sorry Chelsea and Marc.

They both look marvelous and I wish them all the best.

[WinkyDink]

79. Bully for you.

[JI7]

38. Bill looks like he cried in the first pic where he is walking to "give her away"

[BrklynLiberal]

77. Yep. Definitely a quivering chin there...

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

39. Great photos! Mazel tov!

[JI7]

40. that's one of the most beautiful wedding dresses i have seen

i was wondering if she was going to be more simple or something big. but it stands out while still being really classic looking. i don't know how to describe it. but the dress is better than anything i was thinking she would wear.

[CoffeeCat]

43. I thought the same thing...

It's an absolutely stunning dress. And I agree that it is one of the most beautiful wedding dresses I've ever seen.

So classy and I like the sparkle around the waist. That fit is just perfect on her. So flattering.

It's just fabulous. A thing of beauty!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

44. Vera Wang is brilliant. :)

[66 dmhlt]

83. Vera Wang was there to enjoy the festivities ...

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

85. She was at the Olympics when Eric Lysacek won his gold in her costume.

She watches her designs in action.

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[JI7]

45. sounds like you do care based on your comment

[juajen]

47. How rude! That was totally unnecessary. NT

[blondeatlast]

58. Green doesn't look good on you. nt

[laughingliberal]

46. I'm very happy for her. Great pics. nt

[wisteria]

48. She looks beautiful. I wish her all the happiness in the world. n/t

[lunatica]

50. Chelsea looks stunning!

And the couple look really happy. May they have a wonderful marriage.

[Odin2005]

51. Now, she needs to free him from his evil, Wall-Streeting ways!

:evilgrin:

Congrats, Chelsea! :D

[mitchum]

61. Dream on, my friend (n/t)

[DissedByBush]

95. Um, she's a Wall Street denizen too

Worked for a hedge fund run by a supporter of her dad for a while.

[mitchum]

101. They also contributed lots of $$$$ to her mother

[howmad1]

52. Rethuglican heads are exploding.

[JI7]

55. many freepers were actually very kind, of course there were the usual

comments from a few. but i was surprised that most had mostly positive things to say about her.

[HipChick]

75. Eat your out Palin...this is the outcome of good parenting n/t..

[upi402]

57. She turned out very well

I think she's going to be alright.
Grats to all!

[Missy Vixen]

59. Congratulations to the happy couple!

I'm lifting my glass to many happy years of wedded bliss. :toast: After all, marriage is the triumph of hope over adversity.

[Lifelong Protester]

60. I always cry at weddings! Even just photos of weddings!

These pictures are great, and she sure did turn out to be a lovely young lady. Congratulations and much happiness to them both!

(And Mom and Dad look pretty good too!)

[Number23]

62. Good grief, her dress is absolutely STUNNING. Perfection. Go girl!

[flyarm]

63. Bless the beautiful Young Couple, may they have a lifetime of love and joy together!!

Congradulations to the Clinton Family and the grooms family!

[Joe Chi Minh]

92. What you said.

[Hekate]

64. Awwww. That is so sweet. Thanks for posting. And regarding the price...

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38500111/ns/today-today_weddings
>>> Meanwhile, a longtime Clinton family friend denied that the wedding would cost more than $1 million. The friend, who spoke on condition of anonymity in keeping with the family's desire for privacy, said the cost will not exceed six figures. Wedding experts told The Associated Press the wedding could cost $2 million to $3 million, while other outlets said it could hit $5 million. <<<

[Hannah Bell]

66. who cares?

[msanthrope]

67. Obviously, you do, since you took the time to reply. n/t

[Skittles]

68. what is wrong with you?

[Hannah Bell]

69. i don't think there's anything wrong with me. i've never understood celebrity worship.

i'm not the least bit interested in celebrity weddings, political weddings, or anybody's else's weddings except those of my family & friends.

so i say, "who cares"

some people apparently do, but i don't

[GoCubsGo]

73. You "don't care", yet here you are.

If you really don't care, why did you bother clicking on this thread and adding your opinion?

[WinkyDink]

80. You must be very busy, posting on all the celebrity news sites as to how you don't care.

We get it. You like to swim against the tide. No capital "I" for you, no, siree!

[treestar]

86. That's a bit odd

You don't care about society at all, or anyone you don't know?

[trumad]

103. And there's the timely Hannah---

bitter--and in her typical fashion---shitting in thread for no other reason than to just shit.

[Hannah Bell]

109. clinton = welfare "reform", telecom "reform", nafta "reform"

is there some reason i should coo about his daughter's wedding?

clinton shat on the populace.

it brings to mind the working classes lapping up the details of society weddings during the robber baron era

"cor, real spanish lace, that's taste, that is, ducks!"

[trumad]

120. waaaaahhhh wahhhhh waaaahhh!

[Hannah Bell]

129. ....."contract on america" provision = welfare "reform". thank you president clinton!

for helping fulfill the republican agenda!

a trifle to some; a mere bagatelle when confronted by a lovely high society wedding.

ooooh, look at the purty dress!

[uponit7771]

78. wow

[SemperEadem]

70. Best Wishes to Chelsea

and congrats to the Clintons.

Chelsea is positively radiant.

[mnhtnbb]

71. What a FABULOUS dress! She looks gorgeous. Eat your heart out, Bristol.

[gauguin57]

72. If those right-wing media bastards make one crack about Chelsea ... I'm gonna open a can of whup-ass

They'll probably make comments about the cost of the wedding (which I have issues with, too ... I don't want to open that can of worms again). But if they make cracks about how she looked, how Hillary looked, WHATEVER, my nose will be severely out of joint.

[shanti2]

127. Some sites already have people pissed!

Many are upset about the money that was spent on this entire
wedding etc. As I have been saying, I am certain those who did
the flowers etc are really happy that they spent whatever they
did and if they wanted to spend more that would have made them
happier.
Some people can't be happy about anything.
Chelsea was beautiful, she and Marc will have a wonderful life
together and that is all any of us can hope for in our lives
on Earth. To be loved by at least one person who isn't our
parents and to be happy.

[joeybee12]

74. SHe looks great and very happy...and i gotta say hilary's dress was fantastic...

Cheers all around.

[The Wielding Truth]

121. Is that HIllary in picture #4 in the background on the right hand side?

[The_Commonist]

81. Congratulations kids!

Mozel Tov and may you have a long and happy life together!

[tomm2thumbs]

84. from the pics, question & apologies for my ignorance

is that a ceremonial clip of some sort on the groom's tie in pic 4 (& 2) or is it a mic? Curious if they do that nowadays to record weddings. It makes sense that they would want good audio to record from given that they were outside, but I have never seen such a big mic. Thought they'd slip a tiny theatrical mic inside the lapel so perhaps it is something ceremonial.

[xxqqqzme]

108. Maye it was supposed to pick up her

voice as well. I mean a black mic on her w/ battery pack would be a bit tacky.

Add on: Not a bad idea,really. Having attended more than a few outdoor weddings, including my son's, vows tend to get lost out in the open.

[Duval]

88. How lovely! Thanks for posting!n/t

[MoonRiver]

89. They look so happy!

And Chelsea, OMG, she is just gorgeous in that gown!!

[kiva]

90. Thanks for posting the pics,

and good thoughts for the happy couple.

[NikolaC]

91. K&R

Beautiful pictures. I hope that they have a long and happy life together.

[red red red]

93. I hope...

they remain as happy as they appear to be today!

[lonestarnot]

96. Sweet.

meh.

[Raksha]

97. Great pictures! Chelsea looks beautiful, and the Big Dawg doesn't look so bad either!

He looks great without that extra 20 pounds - living proof that "less is more"!

Wishing them a long and happy life together.

[Jack Rabbit]

98. Chelsea looks beautiful

Even as an awkward teenager, she was a hell of a lot better looking than Rush Windbag.

And how she has grown.

[ooglymoogly]

99. Ugly duckling into swann.....beautiful.

What fairy tails are made of.

[connecticut yankee]

100. Much happiness to Chelsea and Mark

Reading the stories about the wedding, and seeing the photos, brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes. Chelsea has grown from a gawky (but always loveable) teenager to a beautiful and poised young woman. I wish her and her handsome husband a lifetime of love and happiness.

Incidentally, I have read some of the statements on right-wing websites, and I can't believe how cruel and petty some people can be! Attacking a young woman on the most wonderful day of her life with snide and snarky comments is beyond reprehensible. They ought to be ashamed of themselves. Thankfully, Chelsea won't read any of them.

[Guilded Lilly]

102. They look giddy with love :)

Perfect! Beautiful couple, dress...everything. How lovely for everyone.

[Dawn40]

104. I'm so happy for the two of them!

[Liberal_in_LA]

105. Pretty dress

[crim son]

106. Awww.

First marriages... everybody is so hopeful! :P

[shireen]

112. i don't understand this celebrity fixation

I looked at the photos and read the articles because i was fascinated by the reaction to this wedding. The giddy excitement in the gawking crowd is absurd. It's the same phenomena with other celebrity events, and i just don't get it.

I wish her luck and happiness, as i would for anyone celebrating a happy milestone in his or her live.

[Warren DeMontague]

119. Mazel Tov.

Looks like it was absolutely lovely. Congratulations to the happy couple!

[bdamomma]

122. They both look very happy.

Must have been a beautiful wedding, cute couple Chelsea looks beautiful and happy.

[FailureToCommunicate]

124. Lovely couple! AND the Hudson River looks GREAT also: Thanks, Pete Seeger and all from

the Hudson Clearwater striving to clean up that river for what, 30 plus years now?


Congrats to Chelsea and Marc.

Thanks, cal04 for posting these pix!

[JerseygirlCT]

125. That's so sweet

Bill looks really thin. Wonder if he's been extra careful before the big day?

[qanda]

126. So beautiful

I wish them all the best. I love her dress.

[AnnieBW]

128. Even the bridesmaids dresses were tasteful!

More like regular formalwear than "bridesmaids dresses".

Mazel tov to Chelsea and Marc!

[anamnua]

133. Chelsea Clinton marries longtime sweetheart (pics)

Here's wishing them both a long and happy life.
One aside: I'm pleasantly surprised that the rabid anti-Clintonism prevalent when I last frequented DU in the primary season seems to have abated.