Quaint Rhinebeck (NY) setting for Chelsea's tony wedding!
Snap of lovebirds day before nupitals!
Chelsea is no longer a single working gal!
Just moments ago, Secretary of State - Hillary Clinton and hubby (former U.S. President Bill Clinton) - issued an upbeat notice to the presss acknowledging that their little girl - Chelsea - marched down the aisle on Saturday July 31st and tied the knot with her longtime boy-toy Marc Mezvinsky.
After weeks of secrecy (and a truckload of frenzied media attention) the two lovebirds finally exchanged their vows at an exclusive estate on the Hudson River - once owned by eccentric multi-millionaire - John Astor IV.
Uh-huh.
Chelsea wed straight-laced Marc Mezvinsky after weeks of secrecy and a build-up that had celebrity watchers flocking to the small village of Rhinebeck for the evening's nuptials.
"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 beamed.
More than 400 guests allegedly turned-out at the historic estate to catch the solemn exchange of vows up-close and personal.
"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."
Security was tight, but that didn't stop lookie-loo's of the highest calibre, from trotting into town for a little star-gazing.
Today, a few disgruntled locals whined that the pickings were slim.
Ted Danson and Madeleine Albright were spied openly in the streets, yes, but that was not enough to satiate their hunger for a gander at a handful of the high-profile celebs that were expected to slip into town for what was being billed as the undisputed "Wedding of the Century".
"Where's Streisand," some wondered aloud to each other.
Probably having a quiet tete a tete over a bottle of Clinton Vintage Wine with slick Willy somewhere cozy and private on the 400 acre estate.
While we're on the subject of vino, one Rhinebeck neighbour was surprised to thrust open her front door at the crack-of-dawn today, and stumble upon a gift from the Clinton clan.
In a thoughtful note, the Clinton's apologized for any unexpected disturbances the wedding may have caused in the neighborhood in recent days, and proferred up a bottle of wine to help wile away what just may be a noisy night ahead.
Tucked inside was a pass, guaranteed to expedite their comings-and-goings 'round the quaint village, while security is tight over the next forty-eight hours or so.
Indeed.
Officials restricted airspace over the estate and the upscale enclave will remain a no-fly zone until 3:30 a.m. on Sunday (August 1st).
Roads were also blocked off, so the gift bag to potentially inconvenienced neighbors, was sure to alleviate a headache or two.
The Beekman Arms, the oldest Hotel in the country, proved to be the best perch for star-gazers to alight last night with cameras and leather-bound autograph books in tow.
The cocktail party tossed there by the Clintons attracted - chic high-profile guests, family, and friends - who turned up in their Sunday-best to toss back an ale or two.
No sight of Chelsea throughout the course of the day, though.
Inside sources whispered in my ear that the anxious bride-to-be was taking in a swirl of spa treatments alongside her gaggle of giggling bridesmaids.
On the other hand, one black sheep of the family stood out like a sore thumb.
Roger Clinton - Bill's sibling rival - was caught on camera by one network newsie shuffling down the main street with it all hanging out.
Unlike Hillary & Bill - who were blessed with lodging at the Amy Leibowitz estate - I expect that Jolly Roger was booked into the local Motel 6 (twenty miles down the main strip).
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky were teenage pals in Washington, before they both packed up their bags, and headed out West to enroll in prestigious Standford University where love - obviously - blossomed.
Although it was rumored that Chelsea once dated Jake Gyllenhaal, nothing came of that alleged fling.
The groom - an investment banker - is the son of former U.S. Reps. Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky (Pennsylvania) and Ed Mezvinsky (Iowa).
Congrats Chelsea & Marc!
Chelsea drags a** to keep up prior to big day in Rhinebeck!
