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Saturday, July 31, 2010
It's official: Bill and Hillary Clinton 'so happy' as they see their daughter Chelsea marry in front of 500 guests
0 comments Posted by st at 8:25 PMBy Laura Collins
Idyllic setting: Chelsea Clinton and new husband Marc Mezvinsky pose for photographs after getting married at Astor Courts, in New York state
Chelsea Clinton has finally become a married woman, saying her vows in an idyllic gazebo decked with white roses under the late afternoon summer sun.
The groom was ‘a bundle of nerves’ and the father of the bride ‘so emotional’ he considered just getting his daughter down the aisle was ‘a major accomplishment’. As for the bride, she had, she told friends jokingly, rather hoped for a small wedding.
But it’s hard to be low-key when your big day is hailed as America’s ‘Royal wedding’, and last-minute preparations include shutting down a chunk of federal airspace, with the secret service making sure access roads to the venue are secure.
Proud father: Bill Clinton leads his daughter down the aisle in front of 500 guests who had gathered in Rhinebeck for the occasion
Happy family: (left to right) Marc Mezvinsky with Hillary Clinton, his bride Chelsea and father-in-law Bill Clinton after the couple's wedding
Chelsea, 30, married childhood friend, financier Marc Mezvinsky, 32, in a ceremony that took place at 5pm local time in Astor Courts, the former home of millionaire businessman John Jacob Astor IV, set in 50 acres of land overlooking the Hudson River in Rhinebeck, New York state.
Shortly afterwards her proud parents released a statement saying: '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.
'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.'
Flower bower: The couple had an interdenominational service as Marc is Jewish and Chelsea is a practising Methodist
Perfect day: Chelsea and Marc's big day is said to have cost around £3.2million while her Vera Wang dress came in at around £20,000
When it came down to it, the ‘hoopla’, as Chelsea described it, that comes with being the daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, was worth it.
President Obama had reportedly offered the White House as a venue, while actor Ted Danson, a family friend, suggested his home on Martha’s Vineyard. But the couple opted for a small town 90 miles north of Manhattan and the relative seclusion of the Astor estate.
Residents inconvenienced by the circus surrounding the wedding were given a bottle of wine from Clinton Vineyards – coincidentally the name of the wine producer that neighbours the Astor estate
The bottle came with a handwritten note of apology from the couple’s wedding planner and offered a telephone number to call if there were any problems.
Sacred spot: The gazebo with a horseshoe of white flowers where Chelsea and Mark are saying their vows this afternoon
Here comes the bride: The rows of white seats for the wedding guests neatly set out in the sunshine, with a white carpet leading up to the gazebo
The night before, wellwishers lined the streets of Rhinebeck as the wedding party enjoyed a rehearsal dinner at the local Beekman Arms Inn. But though they smiled and waved, Chelsea and Marc’s parents were silent about the details of yesterday’s ceremony, which is estimated to have cost £3.2million.
With a guest list of 500, it could hardly be described as intimate but, according to one source, ‘Chelsea actually has a very small circle of friends.
Of course she understood that, her parents being who they are, she didn’t have much choice but to have a big do.
Glammed up: A wedding guest makes her way through to one of the buses in Rhinebeck which was ferrying the exclusive congregation to Chelsea's wedding
Glittering: Guests wait for a bus to depart from the Delamater Inn to go to the wedding
So her one stipulation was that she and Marc had to have at least met everybody who was invited.’
Who received an invitation has been the subject of much speculation, but Steven Spielberg, producer Steve Bing, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey were expected to attend.
Tony Blair was believed to have been invited, but was unable to go.
Chelsea has been a vegan for more than ten years and instructed society caterer Olivier Cheng to provide vegetarian and vegan dishes for the wedding feast.
Her £7,000, five-tier wedding cake was gluten-free. But the meat-eaters among her guests would have been relieved to see that organic beef was also on the menu.
Protection: A team of security patrol the Rhinebeck streets ahead of the ceremony which took place at 5pm
Line up: Limousines wait outside a hotel in Rhinebeck before yesterday's service
The scale of the wedding has been made clear by the small army of workmen employed over the past week to construct pavilions and marquees at a cost of £400,000.
Tables and crockery are believed to have added another £75,000 to the bill.
But though Chelsea’s dress – thought to be designed by Vera Wang – reportedly cost between £16,000 and £20,000 and she was expected to wear £160,000 worth of jewellery (as well as her £600,000 engagement ring), her own style, according to one friend, is, ‘low-key and modest’.
She is currently studying for a masters degree at Columbia University’s School of Public Health.
And though she may be a far cry from the awkward, curly-haired 12-year-old who stood with her parents on the steps of the White House in 1992 when Bill was first elected President, Chelsea has no desire to follow her parents – mum Hillary is the US Secretary of State – into public office.
The couple met as teenagers and their friendship gradually turned into romance. According to a friend of the couple: ‘Chelsea adores Marc and her parents do, too’.
It's all for our girl: Former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his wife, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary arrive for the rehearsal dinner at the Beekman Arms Inn in Rhinebeck, New York
source: dailymail
Miss Universe Hungary 2010, Babinyecz Tímea, 19 
Miss Universe Hungary 2010, Babinyecz Tímea, 19
Miss Universe Hungary 2010, Babinyecz Tímea, 19
Miss Universe Hungary 2010, Babinyecz Tímea, 19
Miss Universe Hungary 2010, Babinyecz Tímea, 19
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Birth Date: (age 19)
Birth Place: Szeged
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Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010 at a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince 
Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010 at a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince
Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010 at a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince
Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010 at a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince
Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010 at a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince
Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010 at a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince
Sarodj Bertin crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2010 at a hotel in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sarodj Bertin, a 24 year old law student, studying in Dominican Republic, was crowned the new Miss Haiti Universe on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Miss Haiti beauty contest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti officials said. She will represent Haiti this summer at the prestigious Miss Universe Pageant to be held next August in the United States of America and at the Miss World 2010 beauty pageant.
In an interview with Yahoo.fr, Sarodj says “This is the best time to climb the world behind the suffering and poverty, we also have nice things like beauty”.
Sarodj currently lives in the Dominican Republic, stands 5’11” and represented Haiti in Miss Intercontinental 2005. Sarodj Bertin beat out 18 other candidates vying for the Miss Haiti 2010 title.
Haiti has not participated in the Miss Universe competition since 1989, or 21 years and the Miss World for 36 years.
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA). 
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Miss Universe Guatemala 2010, Alejandra Barillas. 24 year old Alejandra Barillas from Zacapa (Guatemala) is the winner of Miss Universe Guatemala 2010. Alejandra Barillas will be participating in The Miss Universe 2010 which will held at Las Vegas (USA).
Personal Details:
Name: Alejandra Barillas
Age: 24
Height: 180cm / 5′11″
Place of Origin: Zacapa, Guatemala
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Despite strong showing in the past Miss Universe pageants, Guatemala has never won any title since its inception. This year they have a very strong representative in the pageant through Alejandra Barillas, an accomplished model and a practicing lawyer in her home country. Can this very exotic Latina bring the bacon home for Guatemala this year? We can only guess. Watch Miss Universe 2010 online as it happens on August 23, 2010 at Las Vegas, Nevada.
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas. 
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas.
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas.
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas.
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas.
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas.
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas.
Anna Prelevic was crowned Star Hellas 2010 (Miss Greece Universe 2010) at the Finale of the Star Hellas-Miss Hellas-Miss Young pageant in Athens and broadcasted on Antenna TV. Anna Prelevic stands 1.82m and she will represent Greece in Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas.
Name: Anna Prelevic
Age: 20 (28 April 1990)
Height: 1,82
Sign: Taurus
Studies: Media Communication graduate
Languages: Greek,Serbian,English,Italian
Interests-hobbies: theatre-musical,tennis,horse riding,water sports,figure skating
Tara Hoyos-Martinez from London, England was crowned Miss Great Britain 2010. This medical student, majoring Medicinal and Biological Chemistry intends to pursue an advanced degree in Medicine and someday hopes to specialize in surgery. She’s currently attending Manchester Metropolitan University. 
Tara Hoyos-Martinez from London, England was crowned Miss Great Britain 2010. This medical student, majoring Medicinal and Biological Chemistry intends to pursue an advanced degree in Medicine and someday hopes to specialize in surgery. She’s currently attending Manchester Metropolitan University.
Tara Hoyos-Martinez from London, England was crowned Miss Great Britain 2010. This medical student, majoring Medicinal and Biological Chemistry intends to pursue an advanced degree in Medicine and someday hopes to specialize in surgery. She’s currently attending Manchester Metropolitan University.
Tara Hoyos-Martinez from London, England was crowned Miss Great Britain 2010. This medical student, majoring Medicinal and Biological Chemistry intends to pursue an advanced degree in Medicine and someday hopes to specialize in surgery. She’s currently attending Manchester Metropolitan University.
Personal Details:
Name: Tara Hoyos-Martinez
Age: 19
Height: 168cm / 5′6″
Place of Origin: London, England
Background:
Tara Hoyos-Martinez from London, England was crowned Miss Great Britain 2010. This medical student, majoring Medicinal and Biological Chemistry intends to pursue an advanced degree in Medicine and someday hopes to specialize in surgery. She’s currently attending Manchester Metropolitan University. Though Tara was born and bred in England, both of her parents are Colombians; thus her winning is history making as she’ll be the first Latina (in terms of her bloodlines not citizenship) to ever win Miss Great Britain. She is fluent in both English, being her native tongue and Spanish, her parents’ native language. She can also speak French. Tara will be the official representative of Great Britain in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Miss Normandie Malika Menard, a 22-year old student from Caen, was crowned Miss France 2010 during the annual gala held in Nice, France, on December 4th. 
Miss Normandie Malika Menard, a 22-year old student from Caen, was crowned Miss France 2010 during the annual gala held in Nice, France, on December 4th.
Miss Normandie Malika Menard, a 22-year old student from Caen, was crowned Miss France 2010 during the annual gala held in Nice, France, on December 4th.
Miss Normandie Malika Menard, a 22-year old student from Caen, was crowned Miss France 2010 during the annual gala held in Nice, France, on December 4th.
Miss Normandie Malika Menard, a 22-year old student from Caen, was crowned Miss France 2010 during the annual gala held in Nice, France, on December 4th.
