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19 October 2021

Bill Gates’ Daughter Marries A Muslim

 

Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, 25, gathers with family and friends for post-wedding brunch to celebrate her marriage to Egyptian equestrian

  • Phoebe Gates, 19, posted images on Instagram showing her getting ready for lavish event on Sunday 
  • Microsoft heiress Jennifer Gates married Egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar in a civil ceremony on Saturday
  • Gates family gathered for celebratory brunch at Jennifer's Westchester County, New York estate Sunday 
  • The couple got married during a religious secret Muslim ceremony Friday night, DailyMail.com learned 
  • The couple held a civil ceremony with some 300 invited guests on Saturday afternoon in New York 
  • Bill and Melinda both walked their daughter down the aisle, wearing a dress custom made by Vera Wang
  • Following the ceremony, the happy couple posed for all manner of wedding photos on the estate 
  • Guests were treated to a lavish cocktail hour in a specially constructed 'botanical garden' 
  • The weather remained dry for the most part until a stray shower forced guests back inside 
  • Coldplay performed at the reception and Georgina Bloomberg is on the guest list of friends and family 
  • An elaborate tent city was built over the last few days on Jennifer's 142-acre estate in North Salem, New York
  • Workers scrambled Saturday morning to make everything perfect, debating over the proper climate setting 
  • Curious passersby marveled at the vast scale of the preparations as workers raced to add finishing touches 
  • At the rehearsal dinner on Friday, Bill and Melinda were seen together for the first time since their divorce 


Jennifer Gates hosted an al fresco brunch at her upstate New York ranch on Sunday, one day after her father Bill Gates walked her down the aisle in a lavish ceremony.

The 25-year-old hosted the meal on a long table covered in flowers at her ranch property in North Salem, New York. 

The 58-degree day was warmed by propane heaters. Guests arrived by limo at around 10:30am and they went inside at 12:15pm, and could be seen eating at a long table at the billionaire family's residence. 

But it was her sister, Phoebe, who set the internet on fire over the weekend with photos of her pre-wedding glam-up.

The 19-year-old younger sister of newlywed Jennifer posted images on her Instagram showing her getting ready for Saturday's nuptials on Sunday.

Phoebe posted an image on Instagram showing her with an unidentified friend, proclaiming them: 'Wedding ready!!!' 

Phoebe's photos were posted on the same day that the family gathered for the post-wedding brunch in Westchester County to celebrate. 

Jennifer Gates, Phoebe's 25-year-old sister, married Nayel Nassar, 30, during a beautiful ceremony on Saturday afternoon at her horse ranch.

Jennifer Gates hosted a brunch on a long table covered in flowers on her ranch property in North Salem, New York on Sunday

Jennifer Gates hosted a brunch on a long table covered in flowers on her ranch property in North Salem, New York on Sunday

She married Nayel Nassar, 30, during a beautiful ceremony on Saturday afternoon at her horse ranch

She married Nayel Nassar, 30, during a beautiful ceremony on Saturday afternoon at her horse ranch

The 58-degree day was warmed by propane heaters. Guests arrived by limo at around 10:30am and they went inside at 12:15. A man who resembled Jennifer's new husband Nayel Nassar could be seen emerging onto the balcony behind her

The 58-degree day was warmed by propane heaters. Guests arrived by limo at around 10:30am and they went inside at 12:15. A man who resembled Jennifer's new husband Nayel Nassar could be seen emerging onto the balcony behind her 

The image above shows unidentified guests walking toward the brunch on Sunday afternoon

The image above shows unidentified guests walking toward the brunch on Sunday afternoon

The guests gathered a day after a Jennifer's wedding, which saw guests such as Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of billionaire Michael Bloomberg

The guests gathered a day after a Jennifer's wedding, which saw guests such as Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of billionaire Michael Bloomberg

Phoebe Gates, Bill Gates' 19-year-old daughter, posts a pre-wedding image on her Instagram on Sunday

Phoebe Gates, Bill Gates' 19-year-old daughter, posts a pre-wedding image on her Instagram on Sunday

Phoebe is getting make up applied to her before her big sister, Jennifer, 25, walks down the aisle on Saturday

Phoebe is getting make up applied to her before her big sister, Jennifer, 25, walks down the aisle on Saturday

Phoebe posted an image on Instagram with a smiling Jennifer, proclaiming them: 'Wedding ready!!!'

Phoebe posted an image on Instagram showing her with an unidentified girl, proclaiming them: 'Wedding ready!!!'

The 58-degree Fahrenheit day was warmed by propane heaters. Guests arrived by limo at around 10:30am and they went inside at 12:15

The 58-degree Fahrenheit day was warmed by propane heaters. Guests arrived by limo at around 10:30am and they went inside at 12:15

Jennifer Gates' Westchester County estate is 124 acres. It has been valued at around $16million

Jennifer Gates' Westchester County estate is 124 acres. It has been valued at around $16million

It was her second set of nuptials of the weekend having previously tied the knot with the Egyptian equestrian in a secret religious Muslim ceremony on Friday night, DailyMail.com has exclusively learned. 

The private Muslim ceremony was held on Friday night in the garden of the family's 142-acre estate in North Salem, New York where a much larger civil ceremony with 300 guests took place on Saturday afternoon. 

After the wedding on Saturday, Jennifer and her father, Bill, danced to Elton John's Can You Feel The Love Tonight. 

The bride, wearing a custom Vera Wang gown, stepped out of her mansion flanked by nine bridesmaids dressed in evergreen, who all appeared to be smiling and laughing as they posed for pictures.

One of the bridesmaids was seen holding up Gates' long veil as the group gathered for pictures with shades of autumn all around. 

Jennifer was seen to be clutching a white flower bouquet, her veil lifted over her face. She wore her auburn hair half up and half down and wore a pair of earrings to accent her dress. 

She, together with her parents then headed across the road where hundreds of guests had begun to gather from 3pm to witness the happy couple getting married in a civil ceremony. 

Parents Bill and Melinda Gates jointly walked 25-year-old Jennifer down the aisle at the ceremony on Saturday afternoon. 

Jennifer Gates poses for photos with her new husband Nayel Nassar and her billionaire parents Bill and Melinda Gates as she celebrates her wedding at her 142-acre, $16 million North Salem farm in a reported $2million ceremony

Jennifer Gates poses for photos with her new husband Nayel Nassar and her billionaire parents Bill and Melinda Gates as she celebrates her wedding at her 142-acre, $16 million North Salem farm in a reported $2million ceremony

Dad, Bill, daughter Jennifer and mom, Melinda, could be seen waiting for their cue to enter the ceremony

Dad, Bill, daughter Jennifer and mom, Melinda, could be seen waiting for their cue to enter the ceremony 

Microsoft heiress Jennifer Gates, wearing a custom Vera Wang gown, takes photos at her Westchester estate flanked by her bridesmaids dressed in evergreen, ahead of her wedding ceremony on Saturday

Microsoft heiress Jennifer Gates, wearing a custom Vera Wang gown, takes photos at her Westchester estate flanked by her bridesmaids dressed in evergreen, ahead of her wedding ceremony on Saturday

Jennifer Gates poses for photos with her new husband Nayel Nassar shortly after the ceremony

Jennifer Gates poses for photos with her new husband Nayel Nassar shortly after the ceremony 

The happy couple were all smiles as they had their arms around one another's waist while posing for photographs

The happy couple were all smiles as they had their arms around one another's waist while posing for photographs

Jennifer Gates looks stunning as she has her hair and veil adjusted while posing with Nayel Nassar on their wedding day for pictures

Jennifer Gates looks stunning as she has her hair and veil adjusted while posing with Nayel Nassar on their wedding day for pictures

The couple were seen looking lovingly into one another's eyes as they posed for the cameras

The couple were seen looking lovingly into one another's eyes as they posed for the cameras 

Even the photographers were smiling as they snapped photos of the happy couple on the $16 million estate

Even the photographers were smiling as they snapped photos of the happy couple on the $16 million estate

In one pose, the couple were seen in a more serious stance while a grinning videographer stands close by

In one pose, the couple were seen in a more serious stance while a grinning videographer stands close by

The couple appeared to be having fun as they took part in wedding pictures after their ceremony

The couple appeared to be having fun as they took part in wedding pictures after their ceremony

The couple are seen holding hands while Jennifer poses with her white-flowered bouquet

The couple are seen holding hands while Jennifer poses with her white-flowered bouquet 

It was all hands on deck as photographers took their positions and a wedding planner straightened Jennifer's dress

It was all hands on deck as photographers took their positions and a wedding planner straightened Jennifer's dress

The reception began shortly after 4pm. Bill could be seen in a dark suit, while Melinda, was wearing a flowing purple gown.   

The crowd let out a big cheer shortly after 5pm as the couple were finally declared man and wife. Servers could be seen standing at the ready with celebratory glasses of champagne which were handed to guests as they passed by.

Following the ceremony, the couple made a quick getaway to have some private wedding photos taken on the estate. 

The couple could be seem beaming from ear to ear as they spent their first few moments as husband and wife posing for priceless pictures on their special day. 

The smiles seemed natural as the couple posed for the wedding photographers while proud parents Bill and Melinda Gates looked on with smiles and laughter.

Jennifer cupped her husbands head in her hands and photographers captured the magical moment on Saturday

Jennifer cupped her husbands head in her hands and photographers captured the magical moment on Saturday 

The couple could be seen posing for all manner of wedding related pictures before the cocktail hour got underway

The couple could be seen posing for all manner of wedding related pictures before the cocktail hour got underway

In one romantic shot, Jennifer could be seen holding Nayel's head in her hands

In one romantic shot, Jennifer could be seen holding Nayel's head in her hands

The newlyweds spent some time taking pictures while a wedding planner held her bouquet of flowers

The newlyweds spent some time taking pictures while a wedding planner held her bouquet of flowers 

The couple could be seen discussing what poses to strike as they discussed with photographers their requirements

The couple could be seen discussing what poses to strike as they discussed with photographers their requirements 

Newlywed Jennifer Gates and Nayal Nassar go for wedding photos after their ceremony

Newlywed Jennifer Gates and Nayal Nassar go for wedding photos after their ceremony

The couple could be seen with their arms around one another as they posed among the autumn foliage

The couple could be seen with their arms around one another as they posed among the autumn foliage

The couple could be seen posing next to a brick wall as wedding photographers and videographer captured every moment

The couple could be seen posing next to a brick wall as wedding photographers and videographer captured every moment

Microsoft heiress Jennifer Gates, wearing a custom Vera Wang gown could be seen walking up steps having married Nayel Nassar during a beautiful ceremony on Saturday afternoon

Microsoft heiress Jennifer Gates, wearing a custom Vera Wang gown could be seen walking up steps having married Nayel Nassar during a beautiful ceremony on Saturday afternoon

Proud parents, Bill and Melinda Gates looked on as Jennifer Gates posed for wedding pictured with husband Nayel Nassar

Proud parents, Bill and Melinda Gates looked on as Jennifer Gates posed for wedding pictured with husband Nayel Nassar

Bill and Melinda Gates are seen walking away from where the wedding ceremony was held on Saturday evening

Bill and Melinda Gates are seen walking away from where the wedding ceremony was held on Saturday evening

Glasses of champagne were brought over to the couple which saw Jennifer wave her hands in the air in appreciation

Glasses of champagne were brought over to the couple which saw Jennifer wave her hands in the air in appreciation

The newlyweds were seen making their way to have their wedding photos taken on the estate

The newlyweds were seen making their way to have their wedding photos taken on the estate

Photographers attempted to capture natural poses of the happy couple before they headed inside for their dinner

Photographers attempted to capture natural poses of the happy couple before they headed inside for their dinner

The happy couple could be seen posing for wedding photos following their Saturday afternoon ceremony in North Salem

The newlyweds share a tender moment as they kiss one another with several wedding photographers looking on

The newlyweds share a tender moment as they kiss one another with several wedding photographers looking on 

The couple could be seen with their heads touching one another as the snappers captured the scene

The couple could be seen with their heads touching one another as the snappers captured the scene

Jennifer's veil was stretch out from the back of her head in one portrait, while in another she cradled the head of her betrothed in her hands.   

Guests, meanwhile, headed into a specially constructed 'botanical garden' where the cocktail hour was being held.

The weather remained dry until around 6pm when a stray shower forced guests back inside, but otherwise they could be seen on a specially constructed verandah enjoying the evening with a drink in their hands. 

Preparations have been made for the last few days on the estate with the construction of what looks like a special greenhouse where the cocktail hour was held. 

The couple could be seen with their arms around one another while the train of Jennifer's beautiful dress trailed her
The couple took a moment to take in their big day

The couple could be seen with their arms around one another while the train of Jennifer's beautiful dress trailed her

Jennifer's veil stretch back for several feet as the photographers attempted to capture every last detail of the wedding

Jennifer's veil stretch back for several feet as the photographers attempted to capture every last detail of the wedding

The bridesmaids all dressed in shades of evergreen could be seen walking up the stairs to where the main party will be held

The bridesmaids all dressed in shades of evergreen could be seen walking up the stairs to where the main party will be held

Guests enjoy cocktail hour at Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar's wedding in North Salem

Guests enjoy cocktail hour at Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar's wedding in North Salem

Guests enjoy the cocktail hour following the ceremony on Saturday afternoon

Guests enjoy the cocktail hour following the ceremony on Saturday afternoon 

Guests could be seen enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres following the ceremony on Saturday afternoon

Guests could be seen enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres following the ceremony on Saturday afternoon 

Guests and servers take cover as a storm rolls in at Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar's wedding

Guests and servers take cover as a storm rolls in at Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar's wedding

Melinda Gates walks inside after a portrait session at her daughter Jennifer Gates' wedding in North Salem

Melinda Gates walks inside after a portrait session at her daughter Jennifer Gates' wedding in North Salem

Jennifer Gates' step-grandmother, Mimi Gardner Gates, could be seen walking into the area where the wedding ceremony was taking place

Jennifer Gates' step-grandmother, Mimi Gardner Gates, could be seen walking into the area where the wedding ceremony was taking place 

The step-grandmother, Mimi Gardner Gates, was seen speaking with other guests gathered at the wedding

The step-grandmother, Mimi Gardner Gates, was seen speaking with other guests gathered at the wedding

It consisted of a series of interconnected, glass-covered rooms which from above could be seen long white benches and dozens of dining table decorated with pink flowers and white dinner plates. 

Two rows of white hydrangeas could be seen bordering a white table at the center of the newly constructed wedding pavilion. 

Saturday's guest list mostly consists of friends and family, with few celebrities or politicians invited. Georgina Bloomberg, the daughter of billionaire Michael Bloomberg and a fellow professional equestrian who owns a horse farm nearby, is invited. 

The daughter of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was seen arriving at the nuptials drinking a glass of what looked like a beer while sat in the back of her SUV, arriving at the venue just after 4pm. 

Friday night's rehearsal dinner -- which secretly served as a reception for the private religious ceremony -- was catered by Jean-Georges and included a lobster dish and pasta.

Jennifer can be seen speaking with her parents in the final moments before the wedding ceremony took place

Jennifer can be seen speaking with her parents in the final moments before the wedding ceremony took place 

The bride and bridesmaids posed for photos on the sprawling estate, beating a line of showers headed for the area

The bride and bridesmaids posed for photos on the sprawling estate, beating a line of showers headed for the area 

Jennifer was clutching a white flower bouquet, her veil lifted over her face. They were soon to head across the road where hundreds of guests were gathered to witness the happy couple get married in a civil ceremony

Jennifer was clutching a white flower bouquet, her veil lifted over her face. They were soon to head across the road where hundreds of guests were gathered to witness the happy couple get married in a civil ceremony

Jennifer Gates is pictured in her wedding dress together with a team of bridesmaids on her Westchester estate

Jennifer Gates is pictured in her wedding dress together with a team of bridesmaids on her Westchester estate

Bridesmaids could be seen gathered taking part in a photoshoot at the wedding

Bridesmaids could be seen gathered taking part in a photoshoot at the wedding 

Bill and Melinda Gates walk their daughter, Jennifer, into her wedding on the family's property in North Salem, New York

Bill and Melinda Gates walk their daughter, Jennifer, into her wedding on the family's property in North Salem, New York

Jennifer nervously glances across at her billionaire father, Bill Gates, moments before waling into the ceremony while her mother quickly sorts out the train of her wedding dress

Jennifer nervously glances across at her billionaire father, Bill Gates, moments before waling into the ceremony while her mother quickly sorts out the train of her wedding dress

The Gates took a moment to prepare themselves before walking into the wedding ceremony

The Gates took a moment to prepare themselves before walking into the wedding ceremony

A photographer can be seen, left, as daughter Jennifer is chaperoned by her parents as a wedding planner, right, tells them to wait to be brought into the ceremony

A photographer can be seen, left, as daughter Jennifer is chaperoned by her parents as a wedding planner, right, tells them to wait to be brought into the ceremony

The final moments of preparation before Jennifer is walked down the aisle together with her parents on Saturday afternoon

The final moments of preparation before Jennifer is walked down the aisle together with her parents on Saturday afternoon

Jennifer's veil can be seen blowing in the wind as her parents prepare her for her big moment
Jennifer's veil can be seen blowing in the wind as her parents prepare her for her big moment

Jennifer's veil can be seen blowing in the wind as her parents prepare her for her big moment

Bill and Melinda could be seen having a quiet word with their daughter shortly before walking into the ceremony at 4mp

Bill and Melinda could be seen having a quiet word with their daughter shortly before walking into the ceremony at 4mp

Jennifer was serenaded into the the wedding ceremony through a series of white umbrellas held by men in white jackets

Jennifer was serenaded into the the wedding ceremony through a series of white umbrellas held by men in white jackets

Guests could be seen arriving at the ceremony and were greeted by servers holding trays of champagne

Guests could be seen arriving at the ceremony and were greeted by servers holding trays of champagne

Guests arrive at Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar's wedding in North Salem, New York

Guests arrive at Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar's wedding in North Salem, New York

Other guests are seen walking into the specially built venue where the ceremony was taking place

Other guests are seen walking into the specially built venue where the ceremony was taking place

Guests in their tuxedos and ball gowns can be seen entering the are on the estate where the wedding will be held

Guests in their tuxedos and ball gowns can be seen entering the are on the estate where the wedding will be held

Hundreds of guests began arriving at Gates’ $16 million property at 3pm Saturday for the lavish event

Hundreds of guests began arriving at Gates’ $16 million property at 3pm Saturday for the lavish event

Guests can be seen arriving for the nuptials on Saturday afternoon in upstate New York

Guests can be seen arriving for the nuptials on Saturday afternoon in upstate New York

Outside the venue, one limo driver post pictures of dozens of black SUV vehicles that were dropping off guests

Outside the venue, one limo driver post pictures of dozens of black SUV vehicles that were dropping off guests 

Final preparations geo underway on Saturday morning at the country New York home of Jennifer Gates as Bill and Melinda Gates' daughter prepared to marry Nayel Nassar

Final preparations geo underway on Saturday morning at the country New York home of Jennifer Gates as Bill and Melinda Gates' daughter prepared to marry Nayel Nassar

Drone footage reveals the amount of building work that has been going on in order to create a special undercover venue

Drone footage reveals the amount of building work that has been going on in order to create a special undercover venue 

The wedding was held in a specially constructed 'botanical garden' that was built on the estate including an area for the cocktail  hour, ceremony, dinner and dancing

The wedding was held in a specially constructed 'botanical garden' that was built on the estate including an area for the cocktail  hour, ceremony, dinner and dancing

The extravagant two-day event costing an estimated $2 million was orchestrated by famed wedding planner Marcy Blum, whose elite client list includes Kevin Bacon, LeBron James and Billy Joel. 

At the rehearsal, father of the bride Bill Gates and his daughter could be seen sitting on the outdoor deck of her Westchester mansion with the pair laughing and joking before appearing deep in thought. 

Bill and Melinda Gates, who divorced in August after 27 years of marriage, were also seen mingling with guests at the dinner in their first appearance together since separating. 

Just hours before the second, larger ceremony on Saturday, workers were racing to put the finishing touches in place. 

As dark clouds formed overhead on Saturday morning, with a line of storms bearing down on New York, an acapella group was heard rehearsing 'Shine Your Light on Me' at the wedding venue.  

At one point the soon-to-be husband and wife shared a romantic smooch for the cameras in what

Jennifer Gates with father Bill after the secret wedding

On Friday night, Jennifer Gates married Egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar in a secret ceremony (left), the day before the announced wedding date, DailyMail.com has learned. After the secret ceremony she was seen speaking with father Bill (right)

The private Muslim ceremony (above) was held on Friday night in the garden of the family's 142-acre estate in North Salem, New York where a larger ceremony with guests is scheduled for Saturday afternoon

The private Muslim ceremony (above) was held on Friday night in the garden of the family's 142-acre estate in North Salem, New York where a larger ceremony with guests is scheduled for Saturday afternoon 

Wedding staff line up in all black, wearing black face masks, and enter the wedding venue Friday. Preparations were swiftly underway and appeared far from done on the morning of Jennifer Gates' and Nayel Nassar's official wedding day

Wedding staff line up in all black, wearing black face masks, and enter the wedding venue Friday. Preparations were swiftly underway and appeared far from done on the morning of Jennifer Gates' and Nayel Nassar's official wedding day

A green truck from French luxury bakery Ladurée brought the massive wedding cake in separate tiers for assembly, with a wooden dowel through the center to prevent it from toppling

A green truck from French luxury bakery Ladurée brought the massive wedding cake in separate tiers for assembly, with a wooden dowel through the center to prevent it from toppling

A team of bakers carefully assembled the towering wedding cake with eight layers
A team of bakers carefully assembled the towering wedding cake with eight layers

A team of bakers carefully assembled the towering wedding cake with eight layers

Workers hauled in white flowers in orange Home Depot 5-gallon buckets, to be placed along a walkway leading into the ceremony

Workers hauled in white flowers in orange Home Depot 5-gallon buckets, to be placed along a walkway leading into the ceremony

A last-minute flower delivery arrives at the venue ahead of the ceremony on Saturday

A last-minute flower delivery arrives at the venue ahead of the ceremony on Saturday

An elaborate tent city resembling greenhouses has been erected on the family's 142-acre estate for the wedding

An elaborate tent city resembling greenhouses has been erected on the family's 142-acre estate for the wedding

Workers prepare the reception venue of Jennifer Gates' wedding, which will take place on Saturday afternoon

Workers prepare the reception venue of Jennifer Gates' wedding, which will take place on Saturday afternoon

A miniature botanical garden appeared to be created containing various designs of flowers and lighting

A miniature botanical garden appeared to be created containing various designs of flowers and lighting

On Saturday afternoon, a man in a dark suit walked a German Shepherd dog into the event venue to sniff around, possibly checking for explosives

On Saturday afternoon, a man in a dark suit walked a German Shepherd dog into the event venue to sniff around, possibly checking for explosives

The canine had a black vest reading 'working dog-do not pet.' No uniformed police were spotted, so there was no suggestion of an actual threat and the precaution was likely routine

The canine had a black vest reading 'working dog-do not pet.' No uniformed police were spotted, so there was no suggestion of an actual threat and the precaution was likely routine

The North Salem Police Department with the help of the New York State Police have closed Mills Road to all non invited traffic at 2:00pm on Saturday ahead of the Gates wedding

The North Salem Police Department with the help of the New York State Police have closed Mills Road to all non invited traffic at 2:00pm on Saturday ahead of the Gates wedding

The area was placed on lockdown with a perimeter of police keeping all but the elite list of invited guests away

The area was placed on lockdown with a perimeter of police keeping all but the elite list of invited guests away

As the hour of the civil ceremony neared, security precautions kicked into high gear. Local police, with the help of the New York State Police, shut down the road outside the Gates estate to all traffic except for invited guests.

As well, a man in a dark suit walked a German Shepherd dog into the event venue to sniff around, possibly checking for explosives. 

The canine had a black vest reading 'working dog-do not pet.' No uniformed police were spotted, so there was no suggestion of an actual threat and the precaution was likely routine. 

Meanwhile, trucks kept rolling in, including a Gallucci Catering truck filled with trays of food for the event. 

The owner wouldn't reveal the menu but their prime offerings include Eggplant Imbottito, Chicken Campagna and scallops with bacon, as well as less chichi offerings such as franks in a blanket. 

A green truck from French luxury bakery LadurĂ©e brought the massive wedding cake in separate tiers for assembly, with a wooden dowel through the center to prevent it from toppling. 

As the clock ticked down to the civil vows Saturday, workers were scrambling to make last second adjustments. This included a debate over climate control.

'I'm not sure what temperature to leave the venue so the dance floor doesn't bubble, and so we don't kill the trees,' one crew member warned.

As if on cue, one of the newly-erected trees toppled over onto the dance floor.

Jennifer will marry Nayel Nassar on Saturday afternoon

Jennifer will marry Nayel Nassar on Saturday afternoon

'It's a bloody mess down here,' one staffer laughed.

'I'm on it,' another replied.

Later on, someone was heard asking to cut the air conditioning down in the artist tent, noting 'they're freezing in there.' 

Workers were hauling in white flowers in orange Home Depot 5-gallon buckets, to be placed along a walkway leading into the ceremony. 

Choral music could also be heard coming from the horse farm as dozens of catering staff who were wearing black shirts walked outside the wooden barns. Silver heaters together with lanterns were all seen seen waiting to be put into place. 

The workers brought in their own catering, boxes of Dunkin Donuts and gallons of coffee. 

Five ladies who call themselves 'the Sisterhood of the Walking Pants' strolled by the event, where a loud bandsaw hurt their eardrums.

'Here it's hours before the wedding and so much still to be done,' Diane, 70, told DailyMail.com. 'If I was the mother of the bride, I'd have so much angst.' 

The curious neighbors were cracking jokes about crashing the party.

Wedding staff line up in all black, wearing black face masks, and review the final preparations for the wedding

Wedding staff line up in all black, wearing black face masks, and review the final preparations for the wedding

The workers brought in their own catering, boxes of Dunkin Donuts and gallons of coffee as they prepared the venue on Friday

The workers brought in their own catering, boxes of Dunkin Donuts and gallons of coffee as they prepared the venue on Friday

Preparations are swiftly underway and appear far from done on the morning of Jennifer Gates' and Nayel Nassar's wedding

Preparations are swiftly underway and appear far from done on the morning of Jennifer Gates' and Nayel Nassar's wedding

A forklift transports cases of audio equipment in preparation for Coldplay's performance on Saturday night

A forklift transports cases of audio equipment in preparation for Coldplay's performance on Saturday night

The preparations involved significant logistics to prepare a vast venue complex for the 300 invited guests

The preparations involved significant logistics to prepare a vast venue complex for the 300 invited guests 

Workers wearing face masks prepare to arrange candlelight lanterns in the venue on Saturday

Workers wearing face masks prepare to arrange candlelight lanterns in the venue on Saturday

Five ladies who call themselves 'the Sisterhood of the Walking Pants' strolled by the event, where a loud bandsaw hurt their eardrums, as they marveled at the vast preparations underway in the tent city

Five ladies who call themselves 'the Sisterhood of the Walking Pants' strolled by the event, where a loud bandsaw hurt their eardrums, as they marveled at the vast preparations underway in the tent city

'Here it's hours before the wedding and so much still to be done,' a neighbor told DailyMail.com. 'If I was the mother of the bride, I'd have so much angst.'

'Here it's hours before the wedding and so much still to be done,' a neighbor told DailyMail.com. 'If I was the mother of the bride, I'd have so much angst.' 

Amy, 62, took out a necklace of cultured pearls and placed it over her Hard Rock Cafe t-shirt. She was on crutches.

'She came out of rehab for this,' quipped her friend Joan, 56. 

Amy was feeling the love, if not totally thrilled that an open field on the Gates estate has been transformed into a tent city.

'We're happy for them,' Amy said. 'We just want to have nature preserved.'

'The only thing I don't like are the fake trees,' Diane noted. 'They're green and they're hideous. The trees should have looked like they're fall trees and not summer trees. Somebody wasn't thinking.'

Diane whipped out her weather app to see the forecast. Clouds are blocking the sun, with storm clouds expected later in the day. 'Look at that, a line of thunderstorms coming in at 5:15 pm.' Diane remarked. 'Bad timing.'

At the rehearsal dinner on Friday, Bill, 65, was seen in a dark suit while Melinda, 57, was seen in a colorful dress at the home in North Salem, New York. 

Security agents checked an area with propane tanks with what appeared to be a bomb-sniffing dog before the wedding

Security agents checked an area with propane tanks with what appeared to be a bomb-sniffing dog before the wedding

Preparations are swiftly underway and appear far from done on the morning of Jennifer Gates' and Nayel Nassar's wedding

Preparations are swiftly underway and appear far from done on the morning of Jennifer Gates' and Nayel Nassar's wedding

Workers prepare the venue where Coldplay was scheduled to perform after the reception on Saturday night

Workers prepare the venue where Coldplay was scheduled to perform after the reception on Saturday night

Huge deliveries of flowers arrived for the event, which will cost an estimated $2 million

Huge deliveries of flowers arrived for the event, which will cost an estimated $2 million

Preparations for the multi-million dollar wedding of Jennifer to Nayel Nassar have been underway for much of the week

Preparations for the multi-million dollar wedding of Jennifer to Nayel Nassar have been underway for much of the week

The outdoor wedding is set to be held on Saturday afternoon on the family's 142-acre estate in North Salem, New York

The outdoor wedding is set to be held on Saturday afternoon on the family's 142-acre estate in North Salem, New York 

Gates wore an elegant white bridal dress while the groom wore a grey suit for the couple's pre-wedding photos on Friday. It later emerged that the photo shoot was part of a secret Muslim wedding ceremony

Gates wore an elegant white bridal dress while the groom wore a grey suit for the couple's pre-wedding photos on Friday. It later emerged that the photo shoot was part of a secret Muslim wedding ceremony

Jennifer Gates, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, Wedding in North Salem, NY. October 15, 2021Nathanael Jones for Dailymail.com

They posed as a happy couple, laughing and strolling down the scenic, tree-lined driveway 

Earlier, on Friday, Melinda French Gates could be seen speaking to a man on the driveway of the estate as she carried her heels in her right hand

Earlier, on Friday, Melinda French Gates could be seen speaking to a man on the driveway of the estate as she carried her heels in her right hand

Melinda could be seen wandering along the private driveway on the North Salem, New York estate on Friday evening

Melinda could be seen wandering along the private driveway on the North Salem, New York estate on Friday evening

The pair, who were among the most prominent couples in global business, having once worked together, could be seen welcoming guests to the Jennifer's sprawling estate as a weekend of celebrations began in earnest. 

The proud parents of Jennifer could also be seen smiling while wedding photographers took pictures of the occasion. 

Earlier on Friday, Jennifer and her dashing groom-to be Nayel also stepped out on the deck of their home to enjoy a quiet moment will Bill and Melinda, together with her younger brother.

They were seen posing for pictures on the deck before moving down to a scenic, tree-lined driveway, where the pair walked as a couple, danced and kissed. 

An elaborate tent city has been set up on the property, and on Thursday potted trees were hauled in to block views of the venue from the roadway and give them some semblance of privacy. 

An eighteen-wheel truck and vans hauled in equipment, while golf carts shuttled staff around the site and down the road to where another set of tents were erected to handle catering. 

Bill Gates could be seen smiling with just hours to go before he will be giving his daughter away in a wedding hosted at her sprawling estate

Bill Gates could be seen smiling with just hours to go before he will be giving his daughter away in a wedding hosted at her sprawling estate

Beaming bride Jennifer Gates spent a few moments having a heart-to-heart conversation with her father, billionaire Bill Gates on Friday evening before her rehearsal dinner began at her Westchester estate

Beaming bride Jennifer Gates spent a few moments having a heart-to-heart conversation with her father, billionaire Bill Gates on Friday evening before her rehearsal dinner began at her Westchester estate

The pair got to spend some daddy-daughter time ahead of what is going to be an exceptionally busy weekend for the family

The pair got to spend some daddy-daughter time ahead of what is going to be an exceptionally busy weekend for the family 

Jennifer Gates is pictured with family and guests ahead of her wedding ceremony in North Salem, New York at her rehearsal dinner

Jennifer Gates is pictured with family and guests ahead of her wedding ceremony in North Salem, New York at her rehearsal dinner

Beaming bride Jennifer Gates and her dashing groom stepped out on the deck of their home to enjoy a quiet moment on Friday with her recently divorced parents Bill and Melinda Gates, and her little brother

Beaming bride Jennifer Gates and her dashing groom stepped out on the deck of their home to enjoy a quiet moment on Friday with her recently divorced parents Bill and Melinda Gates, and her little brother

The police chief, fire chief and town officials stopped by to see the progress. Several cops were stationed alongside the property, along with private security officers who were on hand to protect VIP guests and keep traffic flowing. 

The family let out a big cheer as the groom pulled up to the stables around 6 p.m. in a black van, and joined his soon-to-be in laws for a wedding eve celebration. 

Bill shared a moment with his daughter Phoebe, sitting on a sofa on the lower deck facing the equestrian area. Then son Rory came and sat down with them, before joining his mother Melinda.

The groomsmen stood on one side, while the bridesmaids gathered on the other. The couple of honor stood in the center, doing a dry run of their ceremony. A woman in a green dress stood between them.   


Source: Daily Mail
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10100955/Bill-Gates-daughter-Phoebe-19-shares-intimate-photos-big-sister-Jennifers-wedding-day.html

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