*NOT POLITICAL* Chelsea's Wedding

Has anyone seen a pic of the reception gown? I heard it was really pretty and I would love to see it. Also I haven't seen a full length pic of the MOB dress for the wedding. I have to say I am not a fan of the rehearsal dress, a little too "caftan" for my taste! :laughing:
 
Thanks for the link! Has anyone ever been to a dual faith wedding before??

Yes. Been to a lot, as the uber-elite catering company I mentioned earlier does a lot of weddings at mansions & estates, and we get to see them. Both the rabbi & minister get equal time to speak and do part of the ceremony - just as the bride & groom each get to speak. Only one may do the "For richer or poorer" part, or they might split it. They stand together and are cordial to each other. It's not like one thinks his religion is better and it should all have been his faith. :eek:

There's no mass as it's not a Catholic service, plus strict Catholism wouldn't allow an inter-faith marriage.

They end with the groom doing the traditional breaking of the wine glass. :woohoo:

At the reception, they do the Jewish hoopa(?) dance, the one where they raise up the bride & groom in individual chairs above their heads, the bride and groom hold a handkerchief between them, and everyone in the room carries them around & dances.

Sometimes, even the parents of the bride & groom are lifted up on chairs. That must have been a logistical Secret Service nightmare if they did that to Bill & Hillary! I've seen some people up on the chairs almost get DROPPED! :scared1:

One thing I must say I observed at Jewish receptions, is that everyone dances. Unless there is a physical ailment in which a person can't join in, their culture really celebrates weddings with dancing. None of the self-conscious, "I'm too awkward to dance," crap. Instead, it's like, "It takes a village to celebrate a couple getting married." :thumbsup2


Has anyone seen a pic of the reception gown? I heard it was really pretty and I would love to see it. Also I haven't seen a full length pic of the MOB dress for the wedding. I have to say I am not a fan of the rehearsal dress, a little too "caftan" for my taste! :laughing:

Hillary's MOB dress she wore at the wedding was by Oscar de la Renta. That's all I know. I haven't seen a full length pic of it either.

I'm hoping the rehearsal dress looked better in person. Sometimes small print does not photograph well. I think Hillary wanted to show she was out of her stiff business pantsuits and was into relaxed MOB partying mode.


Again, from GMA: the speculation was that when Bill gave his speech at the reception, that his speech would be the memorable, emotional one of the evening. Instead, it turned out to be Marc's speech to Chelsea that brought the house down. He had eyes only for her the whole speech, stating how lucky he was to have her in his life, how much he loved her and how much she had changed him as a person. :love: :love:
 
I was thinking just the opposite as the "ugly" commenter. We have watched Chelsea grow up and what a beautiful woman she has become, hasn't she? It's likely the person who posted negatively about her looks is fairly young because (1), that's a pretty immature sentiment and (2) many of us remember Chelsea as an awkward little teenager (or was it a pre-teen? I think it was.)


Or it could be that different people have different views of beauty. I don't find Chelsea to be a particularly attractive person BUT I do think she looked lovely on her wedding day. Beautiful dress, beautiful hair, beautiful smile. She looks genuinely happy. I hope they have a long and successful marriage.
 
Or it could be that different people have different views of beauty. I don't find Chelsea to be a particularly attractive person BUT I do think she looked lovely on her wedding day. Beautiful dress, beautiful hair, beautiful smile. She looks genuinely happy. I hope they have a long and successful marriage.
That could be. However commenting that she looked ugly is just mean.
 

Yes. Been to a lot, as the uber-elite catering company I mentioned earlier does a lot of weddings at mansions & estates, and we get to see them. Both the rabbi & minister get equal time to speak and do part of the ceremony - just as the bride & groom each get to speak. Only one may do the "For richer or poorer" part, or they might split it. They stand together and are cordial to each other. It's not like one thinks his religion is better and it should all have been his faith. :eek:

There's no mass as it's not a Catholic service, plus strict Catholism wouldn't allow an inter-faith marriage.

They end with the groom doing the traditional breaking of the wine glass. :woohoo:

At the reception, they do the Jewish hoopa(?) dance, the one where they raise up the bride & groom in individual chairs above their heads, the bride and groom hold a handkerchief between them, and everyone in the room carries them around & dances.

Sometimes, even the parents of the bride & groom are lifted up on chairs. That must have been a logistical Secret Service nightmare if they did that to Bill & Hillary! I've seen some people up on the chairs almost get DROPPED!
:scared1:

One thing I must say I observed at Jewish receptions, is that everyone dances. Unless there is a physical ailment in which a person can't join in, their culture really celebrates weddings with dancing. None of the self-conscious, "I'm too awkward to dance," crap. Instead, it's like, "It takes a village to celebrate a couple getting married." :thumbsup2




Hillary's MOB dress she wore at the wedding was by Oscar de la Renta. That's all I know. I haven't seen a full length pic of it either.

I'm hoping the rehearsal dress looked better in person. Sometimes small print does not photograph well. I think Hillary wanted to show she was out of her stiff business pantsuits and was into relaxed MOB partying mode.


Again, from GMA: the speculation was that when Bill gave his speech at the reception, that his speech would be the memorable, emotional one of the evening. Instead, it turned out to be Marc's speech to Chelsea that brought the house down. He had eyes only for her the whole speech, stating how lucky he was to have her in his life, how much he loved her and how much she had changed him as a person. :love: :love:

According to the paper I read today, both the brides parents and the grooms parents participated in this.

As far as it being a mixed marriage, they have been dating for what 14 years now. They certainly didn't rush into this. I thought they looks incredibly happy.

Unfortunately, there probably won't be any more pictures released. The family released the 5 (I think) photos that the news media has been showing. All cameras and cellphones were not allowed at the wedding. I wish they had released a picture of the wedding cake.
 
Yes. Been to a lot, as the uber-elite catering company I mentioned earlier does a lot of weddings at mansions & estates, and we get to see them. Both the rabbi & minister get equal time to speak and do part of the ceremony - just as the bride & groom each get to speak. Only one may do the "For richer or poorer" part, or they might split it. They stand together and are cordial to each other. It's not like one thinks his religion is better and it should all have been his faith. :eek:

There's no mass as it's not a Catholic service, plus strict Catholism wouldn't allow an inter-faith marriage.

They end with the groom doing the traditional breaking of the wine glass. :woohoo:

At the reception, they do the Jewish hoopa(?) dance, the one where they raise up the bride & groom in individual chairs above their heads, the bride and groom hold a handkerchief between them, and everyone in the room carries them around & dances.

Sometimes, even the parents of the bride & groom are lifted up on chairs. That must have been a logistical Secret Service nightmare if they did that to Bill & Hillary! I've seen some people up on the chairs almost get DROPPED! :scared1:
The dance is called the hora; the chuppah is the wedding canopy under which the couple gets married.

The way to prevent people from getting dropped is to have the taller people pick up the front of the chair, so that the person is tilted backwards into the backrest.

The reason for the dance goes back to orthodoxy. It was forbidden for men and women to dance together or to touch in person. This is still true in Orthodox Judaism. The men dance together and the women dance together. The only way for a man and a woman to dance together was by holding something between them.

One thing I must say I observed at Jewish receptions, is that everyone dances. Unless there is a physical ailment in which a person can't join in, their culture really celebrates weddings with dancing. None of the self-conscious, "I'm too awkward to dance," crap. Instead, it's like, "It takes a village to celebrate a couple getting married." :thumbsup2

One of the blessings that is given at the naming of a girl is "May she dance at her grandchildren's wedding." It is considered a commandment that one shall celebrate with the bride and groom, as much as it is a commandment to comfort the bereaved. The Sabbath is likened to a bride; indeed, one of the welcoming prayers of the Friday night service is "Come, o bride, come o bride", and the entire congregation bows to the entry to the sanctuary to welcome her.

Another tradition (that Chelsea didn't adhere to) is that the groom is escorted to the chuppah by both parents (this may have happened, without photos), and the bride is escorted to meet the groom. He then escorts her to stand under the chuppah. Both sets of parents then stand under the chuppah on either side of the bride and groom, facing inward.

The chuppah symbolizes the marital home, and the parents are there to show the joining of two families. There is no "giving away."

In English, there is no word to describe the relationship between Bill & Hillary, and Marc's parents. It is not anticipated that there would be a relationship. In Yiddish, though, there is a word to describe your child's in-laws, because it is assumed that the relationship will exist.

Different views.
 
I meant I kinda think her face is ugly

JMO..:confused3

Kinda looks like a moose.

Gosh - if you have a DD, I certainly hope no one would make remarks like that about her while looking at her wedding photos!! :eek: Don't forget - "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", so while you might think your DD is gorgeous, someone else may think she looks like a "moose"..:sad2:
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Love all the wedding photos.. Beautiful bride, beautiful setting, and everyone looks so very happy! :goodvibes
 
The reason for the dance goes back to orthodoxy. It was forbidden for men and women to dance together or to touch in person. This is still true in Orthodox Judaism. The men dance together and the women dance together. The only way for a man and a woman to dance together was by holding something between them.

That's interesting what the origin is. I often see the band leader making the different dances a competition. "Now ladies, you aren't going to let the men get away with that and out do you?" Then it's the ladies turn for their dance. :dance3:


One of the blessings that is given at the naming of a girl is "May she dance at her grandchildren's wedding." It is considered a commandment that one shall celebrate with the bride and groom, as much as it is a commandment to comfort the bereaved. The Sabbath is likened to a bride; indeed, one of the welcoming prayers of the Friday night service is "Come, o bride, come o bride", and the entire congregation bows to the entry to the sanctuary to welcome her.

Wow, that's really lovely. Thank you for taking the time to explain that. :thumbsup2
 
I think Chelsea is beautiful. SHe isn't typical pretty like you see in makeup ads, but she has a really unique beautiful face.
 
First of all, what a beautiful wedding. Everyone looks so happy. I wish them the best.


As mentioned Vera Wang. She was actually up there at the event. So she didn't just design the dress and send it.

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Vera, Vera, Vera :sad2: She makes the most gorgeous stunning dresses. Yet she always looks like she just rolled out of bed :confused3. All that press in town, her gown is being worn by the star of the show....and that's what you choose to go out to dinner in :confused:
 
I thought Chelsea looked radiant, and more importantly they both look so happy.

I'm embarrassed for the "ugly" poster and hope she grows up to possess some inner beauty some day.

I love the Jewish wedding traditions - there's so much history that us Christians have chosen not to embrace even though we share the same one.

I've never been to an inner faith wedding, but have been to a beautiful bilingual one. My cousin, whose primary language is English, said his vows in Spanish. His wife, who speaks both languages beautifully but is from a Spanish-speaking culture, said hers in English. The two ministers switched back in forth. I went to a wedding earlier this month in a Catholic church with a priest and a Methodist minister officiating.
 
I really liked that dress too. Hilary looked almost as radiant as the bride.
I was a little surprised to see Hilary in a "rasberry" dress.

As for Chelsea, she was beautiful, and the love for her husband and his love for her in the pictures made the pictures even more special.

Chelsea was only 12 when her dad took office.
 
Beautiful bride and handsome groom who look very happy.
The picture of President Clinton walking her down the aisle was not the best picture of him...the family shot was better. The years since his presidency have not been kind to him with health issues. Hopefully he is doing OK now.

I wish the newlyweds much happiness.
 
Vera, Vera, Vera :sad2: She makes the most gorgeous stunning dresses. Yet she always looks like she just rolled out of bed :confused3. All that press in town, her gown is being worn by the star of the show....and that's what you choose to go out to dinner in :confused:

ITA. I had to chuckle when I read your post. :laughing: She usually looks disheveled. :confused3 Also, she never appears comfortable in front of the camera.

She does make beautiful wedding gowns. :thumbsup2
 
I am reminded of Princess Anne's wedding when I see Chelsea's wedding photos.

Back in the day when I was a little girl, Life magazine did photo spreads on the weddings of Princess Anne and Tricia Nixon. How I enjoyed looking at them! Those photos were the stuff fairy tales were made of. :cloud9:

Chelsea's photos remind me a lot of Anne's.
 
I am reminded of Princess Anne's wedding when I see Chelsea's wedding photos.

Back in the day when I was a little girl, Life magazine did photo spreads on the weddings of Princess Anne and Tricia Nixon. How I enjoyed looking at them! Those photos were the stuff fairy tales were made of. :cloud9:

Chelsea's photos remind me a lot of Anne's.


Yes it does doesn't it...thanks for triggering my memory too :thumbsup2
 
Has anyone seen the cake yet? I'm into cakes, so I'm excited to see it but haven't been able to find a pic anywhere.
 


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