Chelsea Clinton Married This Weekend

Recently, Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter Chelsea Clinton married this weekend in a lavish ceremony, which is reportedly cost about $3-5 million.

Bill and Hillary Clinton said in a statement: "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."

Hillary wore a plum-coloured Oscar de la Renta gown for the event which featured an 18-piece ensemble from New York (the orchestra of Jim Valli), $250,000 worth of flowers, and a meal catered by the St. Regis Hotel in New York. The gluten-intolerant bride also selected a gluten-free cake from La Tulipe, forming part of the total food bill at the ceremony which reportedly stood at $750,000.

Another huge expense was security. A vast amount of reporters and onlookers went to try and catch a glimpse of proceedings which were very tightly controlled. Guests had to hand in phones and cameras on arrival, state troopers were brought into help keep order and airspace above the area was closed for 12 hours on Saturday.

"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."

The guest list has been kept secret however spotted in attendance were Bill Clinton's former secretary of state, Madeleine Albright, actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, fashion designer Vera Wang (who made Chelsea's dress), and real estate scion and movie producer billionaire Steve Bing.

Wedding Guest Attire

Wedding Guest Style for Females

· Informal Daytime: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)
· Informal Evening: Cocktail dress
· Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
· Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
· Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.
· Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
· Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)

Do's and Don'ts for Females

· Don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
· Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime.
· Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
· Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts. Clubwear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
· Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
· Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
· Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.

Wedding Style for Men

· Informal Daytime: Dress shirt and pants, preferably a sports jacket.
· Informal Evening: Suit
· Semi-Formal Daytime: Suit
· Semi-Formal Evening: Dark suit
· Formal Daytime: Dark suit and tie
· Formal Evening: Tuxedo (if invitation states "black tie") or dark suits if women wear short dresses. Ultra-formal Evening or White Tie: White tie, vest and shirt.

Do's and Don'ts for Men

· Don't try to get cute with a tuxedo. A black tux with white shirt and black bow tie is the best way to go. If "Creative Black Tie" or "Texas Formal" or some sort of other vague formal description is used, then going with a tux and black shirt, no tie, might be acceptable. Also, trendier cities like Los Angeles and New York might be more accepting of breaking with tradition.
· Do wear a dark suit, with a tie if the wedding is after 6 PM, and doesn't say "Black Tie."
· Don't wear a tuxedo during the day time, regardless of the formality of the event.
· Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A dark suit and conservative tie will take you just about anywhere.