Chelsea's Wedding.....

"The Leaner"

I wasn't invited.....but, from what I understand neither was Mr. Obama so I guess I shouldn't feel slighted.  At first I thought I might make the list because I was President Clinton's biggest fan (and the only fan from this household I might add!).  I have no idea why I adored him the way I did (or still do for that matter) other than I guess I saw that "human" quality in him that kind of "oh crap...." I'm in trouble again....sort of guy...  Ok.....ok....ok...way off track here..... but today is Chelsea's wedding day and I am just dying to hear about the event planning, the florals and centerpieces.....the dress.....the food ..... well EVERYTHING!!!!  So I did a little research because I want and need to know who the "mastermind" is behind the most talked about wedding of the year!!!!  Come to find out it's waaaaaaay more than one person!!!!  The "Event Planner" is Bryan Rafanelli of Boston (a.k.a. known as the Chanel of party planning) and he has an impeccable eye for design....ok, I think he will do.....but, we have a party planner too.....me!  Florals are being created by Boston-based Winston Flowers and Four Seasons George V Hotel’s artistic director Jeff Leatham (a.k.a.  "The Leaner" because of his "leaning" flower bouquets. This I needed to check out..... How did they lean? Why would they lean...and even more importantly.... why would you want them to lean???   Am I missing something here, because we have an appointment with a florist on Monday and I need answers!)  The flowers alone could cost $250,000!!!  (Try explaining that expenditure to FOB....enough said!)

The wedding gown, is expected to cost about $25,000 and  will either be a creation by Oscar de la Renta or Vera Wang. The New York Times is certain it will be de la Renta, but a lot of insiders are now saying it will be a Vera Wang.   Ok.....did Bill give Chelsea a budget or is Hillary just sneaking these little extras in and she will spring him with the receipts next week, I want to know how she's doing it!  OH.....and thank goodness we don't have to rent port-a-pottys (I already informed FOB that he was spared this expense because we rented a location with running water, see how frugal we are being :)!!!  No gas masks needed for this little soiree because Bill’s daughter is renting the swankiest outhouses in town. The portable latrines have actual porcelain toilets, stereo music and hot running water — oh yeah, and they’re HUGE. Rental for these port-a-pottys is estimated to be $15,000!!! whoa...that alone is a huge portion of our budget.....and yet with all of the above mentioned expenses .....I have not even touched on the expense of  feeding the 500+ guests ..... we all know that feeding and watering the guests takes 50% of your budget (at least that's what Martha Stewart told us on our budget sheets) and I know for a fact that there are "special" requests put in for this wedding because Chelsea is a vegan.  So the catering job will be shared by Blue Ribbon Restaurants, St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, and Olivier Cheng Catering and Events.  The food will include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes, but there will also be grass-fed organic beef on the menu. It’ll reportedly be gluten-free complete with a vegan wedding cake. YUM-MO!!!

Ok....really now, had I known that all this planning was taking place, I would have gladly stepped it up and offered my assistance to the Clinton's (even though there was an obvious mix-up when it came to my invite).....  I would have kept the expenses under control for ole' Bill (really Chelsea...500 guests and I was left off the list :( .....)  It does make me feel a little better knowing that many of my fellow Americans are also intrigued about who was included in the ultra-exclusive guest list. With the invite list limited to 500 names, Chelsea has apparently instituted a strict no-strangers policy: She must personally know every invitee. It’s an intimate gathering for a family that knows the most famous people in nearly every walk of life on the planet.  Knowing the former president or the secretary of state isn’t good enough to get in. To make the cut, guests must have had a personal connection to Chelsea, 30, and her groom, 32, and not just to her famous parents......THIS explains everything....I really didn't know Chelsea..... I just voted for her dad so there's no personal connection ....

All joking aside, when you think about it Hilliary is probably holding this shindig away from the primary residence because she too is in the middle of a few minor home repairs.  Why with Bill not employed right now he, like my own FOB,  is doing the work himself.  Therefore, I'm sure that their small powder room off the kitchen is in disarray also and Bill just ran out of time.... THIS is why I got FOB to start our small project 18 months in advance......we are now down to 10 and counting.... still not complete ..... close .... but, no cigar ....




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