The Biggest Question of the Summer: Who Will Design Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Dress?

By The Editors of StyleList Posted Jul 28th 2010 08:46AM

Which designer Chelsea Clinton will choose to design her wedding dress has caused more debate than the ending of 'Inception.'

Now, Susannah Cahn at StyleList takes us deep within the ever expanding mystery:

It's already been a question among fashion insiders for months: Will bride-to-be Chelsea Clinton wear Vera Wang or Oscar de la Renta when she walks down the aisle to marry investment-banker fiance Marc Mezvinsky on July 31 in Rhinebeck, NY?

A friend told our friends at StyleList back in June that Clinton had a made-to-measure wedding dress in Vera Wang's workshop, confirming what we had speculated all along -- the presidential progeny was opting for the epitome of classic American bridal. That was until Sheryl Gay Stolberg, The New York Times' White House correspondent, told Ann Curry on 'The Today Show' that the former first daughter had chosen an Oscar de la Renta gown.

Did we speak too soon? The plot thickens. WWD's Wednesday cover features Chelsea, obscured by a large floppy hat, arriving at Vera Wang's midtown showroom in New York City on July 27 to meet her Secretary of State mom Hillary Rodham Clinton, who was already there.

Reportedly, Wang is doing the bridesmaids' dresses, the flower girls' dresses, as well as the all-important wedding dress. And supposedly Hillary and Chelsea have met with Wang five to 10 times over the last four months. OK. Settled. Score one for StyleList.

Or, maybe not. Hillary was also spotted dropping by Oscar de la Renta's Manhattan showroom later the same day. There are conflicting reports as to whether Chelsea accompanied her mom, but the duo has allegedly met with de la Renta numerous times of late.

And, after all, the designer has previously dressed the former first lady, beginning during her days in the White House.

The Clintons, in addition to Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta's spokespeople, declined comment to WWD.

Clinton and Mezvinksy, who works at the hedge fund G3 Capital, met as teenagers when she lived with her parents in the White House and remained friends. Serious dating began a few years back, when both were living in New York City.

There is word their weekend wedding will top $2 million. More on the Wedding at Politics Daily

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Wednesday 28 July

By darleen cudney

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I'm no fan of her parents, but she isn't them. You are born with your looks and she seems to be a decent person who's not always in the press doing outragous things. Why are people so mean spirited? The cost of this wedding is over the top but I wish her well and a distance from Bill and Hillary.

Thursday 29 July

By Betsy

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It sounds like Willie and Darleen might be a little jealous, we think she is beautiful and very smart.

By jim Wood

I bet about 1% have any interest in this at all. And if they really thought about how much of this they're paying for, cause we are, they might in fact feel a little miffed. The media will play this to death, and thus folks wil watch I guess, but really who cares?

By diliz

I am not a fan of the Clintons but I wish Chelsea all the best...she's a young woman who deserves a beautiful wedding and a happy life!

Friday 30 July

By JEB BUCKINGHAM

B.F.D.

By wr3rd

Remember how every one viewed Chelsea as a teenager. Ugly, homely, inept, clumsy they said. Well the ugly duckling has turned into a breautiful swan. She is gorgeous and I wish her well in her marriage and her life.

Saturday 31 July

By bob

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the girl is still azz ugly....wr3rd..what are you looking at?

Your mom is azz ugly.. wr3rd. What are YOU looking at?

And learn how to spell, dillweed. Dont be jealous because this woman is getting a billion dollar wedding and in a very beautiful location, place, and has a great family and hubby. You're just jealous because you can't afford a grand wedding such as this. Go play with your dad's crotch ok? Thanks. :)

By cindicuomo

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Congratulations, to Chelsea and Marc. Wishing you everything beautiful and happy in your new life together. I am so happy for both of you, and your families.

By Sheila

Nice, Willie, nice. Fun to make the world a little nastier??

Sunday 01 August

By BentWillowCreek

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Who does really care about their wedding? As for it being a million dollar wedding, if it is you can bet it was not paid for by any of them. YOU AS A TAX PAYER MOST LIKELY PAID FOR IT ....like we do everything they want. Anyone thats cares about Bill Clinton and anything he does.. well all I can say is pittyful, pittyful... I am ashamed to admit he was the leader of this great nation. Hope his offspring is a better person that either of her parents.

By moshii51

I think Chelsea looked radiant and wish her and Marc the best of everything....some people are just born lucky and she is one of them...God Bless them both.

Monday 02 August

By virgie

I think Chelsea made a beautiful bride. Her dress was absolutely out of this world. It looked georgeous on her. I wish her all the best. She has kept her head high and stayed out of the press as much as possible. She is a very smart girl.
I wish them all the best. I know that Bill and Hillary were very proud. As for the discussion by everyone on how much the wedding cost, it is none of our business. She is their only child and they deserve to make her wedding as beautiful and wonderful as they possibly can. To me that is not too much for them to spend on her as they can afford it. Kudos to the Clintons.

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