Pay attention to Chelsea Clinton’s recent wedding? No? Me neither. Though I had no interest in hearing about the overly expensive nuptials, I did think that BiteoftheBest.com’s readers might be interested to know about one of the wedding gifts. 
What do you get your father-in-law when he’s the ex-president of the United States? The same thing you get for any father-in-law to be…. booze! It just so happens that the now famous bridegroom purchased some very expensive Scotch for his very famous Presidential father in law.
Marc Mezvinsky (aka ‘Chelsea’s husband’) placed an order with ForScotchLovers.com for 2 bottles of single malt whiskey – Scott’s Selection Glen Elgin 1980 Highland Cask Strength Whiskey and Scott’s Selection Glenrothes 1980 Highland Cask Strength – both from the year Chelsea was born (and yours truly was born).
The first shipment arrived at the groom-to-be’s Rhinebeck address just in time for Friday night’s rehearsal dinner. What more can a father ask for as he walks his daughter down the aisle but a nice buzz?
Now all Bill needs is a nice cigar….
-bryan
It seems the groom ordered this for his rehearsal dinner; no indication that it was a gift for his father-in-law. And,if the groom himself ordered it, it wasn’t a wedding gift. I might have wanted to hear about the catering for the wedding on this site, but why this drivel?
Thanks for your interest!
Granted, the ‘story’ about the groom’s Scotch purchase gets far less interesting if its not a present for the soon to be Father-in-Law (as I thought it was!). I’d be lying if I said I didn’t find the former leader of the free world’s choice of Scotch intriguing. I’m glad you pointed out that this was simply an acquisition for the rehersal dinner, as I was slightly disappointed at the selection if it was for presidential quaffing.
Regarding the super-secret buffet: Reports were that Chelsea Clinton’s wedding featured a vegan menu and gluten-free cake (with one notable exception, the serving of organic grass-fed beef). Not simply following trends, Chelsea chose her menu based on both personal preference, having been vegan since her teens and having a gluten allergy.
Vegan and gluten-free options can be one and the same, but not necessarily so. Vegan dishes are not simply vegetarian dishes; instead, they do not contain any ingredients derived from animals, including butter, cheese, milk and other dairy products. Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oat products, can trigger allergic reactions in people who suffer from celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
See, now, I find that kind of interesting. If I were the bride, I would try to pick a menu which would satisfy my guests, not one which would meet my own preferences alone. For one thing, the bride rarely gets to eat at her own wedding.