chelsea clinton will marry her long-time boyfriend marc mezvinsky tomorrow. rehearsal dinner tonight, and the father of the bride was out in the streets today. sharyn alfonsi is in rhinebeck. >> reporter: the bride may have been trying to avoid media attention, but he seemed to be basking in it. bill clinton, strolling through and stirring up rhinebeck today, smiling, shaking hands, even taking questions about his future son-in-law. >> i like him. and i admire him. >> reporter: chelsea met marc mezvinsky, the son of two former democratic members of congress, in her teens. they attended stanford together, but only became romantically linked a few years ago. she's an only child. he's one of ten. >> i feel very blessed. hillary and i -- hillary feels the same way. we think he's fabulous. >> reporter: hillary was last spotted delivering packages to chelsea's apartment. tonight, she and hundreds of the family's closest friends are headed to a rehearsal dinner at a nearby estate. most people won't get within miles of that or the multimillion dollar wedding. but tod

that, it is going to be as secretary of state hillary clinton has said, chillsy and marc mezvinsky'sair. it is going to be their wedding. state police, no oprah, perhaps none of the other big names that we might be expecting. i'll tell you more coming up in a little bit. by the way, quick question for you guys do you know what the connection is between snooki and chelsea clinton? >> no idea. >> i hope it wasn't the situation. >> no idea. >> that would be a situation. >> i don't think that's what we want to hear on the eve of their wedding. >> no, let's not start those rumors. actually, snooki is from nearby here in poe kipsy, not from the jersey shore as you might think. but these days a lot of people here are a lot more excited about the chelsea clinton connection. >> all right, got it, natalie. had me nervous there. we will check back in with natalie. first let's get a check of the top stories from ann. >> thanks a lot, matt. finally some good news in the massive battle against those wildfires in southern california that have forced the evacuation of some 2,000 people since tuesday

nestled in the postcard perfect hudson valley, all signs indicate chelsea clinton will marry marc mezvinskyere saturday. and the rumors are swirling. >> president obama's coming up the hudson in a private boat. and you know, the frog men will escort him. >> reporter: the clintons have not confirmed rhinebeck as the wedding location, but the mother of the bride told cbs news she's thrilled. >> i'm very excited. i think she is a really responsible young woman. her fiancee is a wonderful young man. >> reporter: the mayor believes the rhinebeck rumor is true. what do you think this place is going to look like come saturday, july 31st? >> i think it's going to look like a circus. >> reporter: the trickle of details leaking out is now a torrent. the wedding will reportedly take place at the $12 million estate known as astor courts, 50 acres encompassing a five acre pavilion and owned by clinton donor. the hudson valley news spotted this newly erected tent on the grounds of the estate. executive editor jim langdon. >> our sources say it's going to be constructed in such a way it's going to be all

she is marrying her fiance marc mezvinsky.mors were swirling but the president being there puts the conspiracy talks to rest. 500 guests are invited. the price tag is $2 million. >> i got an invitation. >> are you going? >> i couldn't make it. you had other things to do. [ laughter ] >> that's it for the cbs news at noon. our next newscast is at 5:00. don't another get, eyewitness news is always on cbs5.com. have a great day. ,,,,,,,,,, our real national pastime? saving money. and like baseball people love their stats. i started bringing my lunch to work -- 50 bucks a week in my pocket. here's a good one: state farm insures 40 million drivers. more than geico and progressive combined. i saved because i'm accident-free. of course, with so many ways to save including discounts of up to 40%, having that many customers shouldn't be a surprise. so ask a neighbor about state farm, then call an agent at 1-800-state-farm or go online. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] 2-scoop sundae, water and a free mlb® mini helmet compliments of aquafina. bas

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admit 30- year-old chelsea clinton will marry her longtime beau, 32- year-old investment banker marc mezvinskyrday. >> this is the biggest thing to hit rhinebeck since washington's army drove the british out of rhinebeck. >> reporter: the clintons have kept a tight lid on the details so any information is a scoop for the town newspaper. >> the circus has truly come to town. >> reporter: although nobody admits to it, everybody knows the wedding is at astor courts, a majestic mansion tucked within 50 wooded acres, crawling security. that forced paparazzi to take to the air, trying to get a peek of the action around the tents that have mysteriously sprouted up. wedding planners estimate the event's price tag could top two million dollars with flowers at $250,000 food and booze, $155,000, and air conditioned port-a-potties $15,000. the best guess is some v.i.p.s will be staying here at the historic beekman arms inn. we tried talking to the owners but like many in the area, they've signed a confidentiality agreement. 90 miles south in manhattan, there was a bride sighting. a giant hat couldn't fool

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and she's, in fact, marrying marc mezvinsky.e guest list don't know where. though they were given one clue that really narrows it down a bit. they were told to be within driving distance of manhattan. rhinebeck, new york, is within driving distance. about 100 miles north of new york city. it's rumored it will be here at the astor's former 50-acre estate. you can say without a doubt chelsea clinton is getting married here? >> i can say without a doubt she'll be married in astor court. july 31st, in rhinebeck, new york. >> reporter: he went one step further and told us whose names are on the place settings. her mom's boss, the queen of talk, and a few other faces you might recognize are invited. >> if it's announced early or late, people are going to want to know. they're going to come. they're going to look. >> reporter: this is not the first time the something borrowed and something blue festivities were kept in the dark. the son of the 35th president of the united states, jfk jr., kept people guessing until the end. jennifer lo

she is now 30 and is marrying marc mezvinsky an investment banker whose parents were both democraticrs of congress. the bride and groom first met as teens but didn't become a couple until several years later. the vows are now set for the last day in july. word had leaked this month it's going to be held at a secluded versailles style mansion about two hours north of new york city. the proud mom secretary of state hillary clinton who is in pakistan right now said her daughter knows who she is and what she wants on her big day. >> my daughter has really taken hold of it. she knows what she wants and how she wants to have it come off. >> see, i told you. president bill clinton says his role is just to sign the check. chelsea has asked him to slim down a little bit too. by the way he has lost about 15 pounds. >>> it is 5:57 right now. imagine noticing a crack on the wing of your plane and seeing it grow throughout t se e e thurpictneht.hees o see the pictures one man tk from his seat.

she is now 30 and marrying marc mezvinsky an investment banker. the bride and groom first met as teens but didn't become a couple until several years later. the vows are set for the last day in july. word leaked out this month it will be held in a very secluded mansion about two hours north of new york city. >> we have the answer to the question about how do you open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew? >> plus, oakland city leaders prepare for an historic vote over medical marijuana today. >> here is a live look at san francisco at least what you can see of it right now. we have some drizzle and the low clouds bringing flight delays to the bay area. a look at that and your forecast coming up. >>> and a little taste of tuesday funnies. america voted for the comic on last comic standing. walnut creek's entrant is not one of them. the laughs go on every monday night at 9:00 a.m. here on nbc bay area news. >> i had my heart broken last year when i learned i only want to talk to people who also have their heart broken because people who haven't have

historic mansions along the hudson river and the twins understand why chelsea clinton her fiance marc mezvinskynt to tie at knot here, too. were you invited to the wedding? >> no. >> reporter: are you okay with that? >> fine. it's beautiful in rhinebeck, the place is beautiful on the hudson river. >> reporter: you know where it's happening? >> i think so. i've heard, supposedly. >> reporter: one week before an event that so many expect to happen here, rumor and speculation substitute for fact and real information. joan howe is a wedding planner but not "the" wedding planner. everybody has to talk about the wedding with the if, maybe rumor. >> i know. >> reporter: it's weird. >> it is very weird. >> reporter: a local photographer snapped this picture of a tent going up at the 50-acre astor courts estate where rumor has it some 400 guest guests will celebrate a wedding the clintons have guard like a state secret. some guests are supposedly staying at the exclusive belvedere this weekend. anything going on next weekend? >> no comment. we don't permit other people here so you have complete privacy.

. >> reporter: this coming saturday, chelsea clinton will marry 32-year-old investment banker marc mezvinsky here, 90 miles north of new york city. >> the place is a beehive of trucks, caterers. >> reporter: just days ago a huge tent was put up at astor courts, the elegant 50 acre estate where the wedding is expected to be held. it has views of the hudson river and a lot of privacy. >> the biggest concern is the crush of media, paparazzi and curious onlookers. >> reporter: the 400 guests, many know chelsea and marc, but the entire guest list is top secret. spielberg, strbarbra streisand oprah are reported to be coming. the rehearsal dinner is expected to take place in the stone barn at the grasmere farm estate. in a tough economy, many americans scaled back on weddings, but it appears the clintons are going all out for their only daughter. from the flowers to the food, it's lavish. that means a hefty price tag. >> for a wedding of this caliber with the types of vendors that the clintons have been hiring we expect the wedding to come in at about $2 million. >> reporter: the cost includes a ba

be the social event of the year and the wedding of former first daughter chelsea clinton and marc mezvinskyr of interest. she is methodist. he is jewish. about two decades ago, 15% of u.s. households were mixed faith. four years ago, the number was up to 25%. and growing steady. joining us now is life coach and dating expert donna barnes. good morning. >> good morning. >> so if they were to come to you, knock on your door, and say give us some advice just off the bat, how best to make this work, what would you tell them? >> first and foremost, i think keep respect for each other and what's important to each other and not really try to change the other person in a way that they're not open to. but having an open mind and being willing to change is always good within a relationship. >> this order to make something like this work, does it not take an extraordinary amount of maturity? >> absolutely. yeah. it has to be not about just getting your way. i think we're all used to having it our way and what we want. but then when you're in love with another person and you're forming a union, it has

his name may not ring a bell but her fiance, marc mezvinsky is about to become the man of the hour. >> they have been together a long time. >> reporter: is he a cutie? >> very cute. she has very good taste. >> reporter: they first met as teenagers at a leadership retreat in 1993. they both tanded stamford university. he now work as an investment bank errata hedge fund. lives in a building in a $4 million three-bedroom apartment on new york 'fifth avenue. his family has faced adversity. his father, former iowa congressman ed mezvinsky, plead guilty to fraud and served five years in prison. observers say as children of politicians who face public turmoil, both marc and chelsea understand how harsh the negative spotlight can be. >> i think it is huge. i think both of them understand each other in a way that no one else can. they understand what the other one has been through. >> now though the details are shrouded in secrecy, their wedding is the talk of the town in upstate rhinebeck, new york. >> nothing is happening. >> reporter: like no official confirmation, the wedding will happen a

she recently told cbs news, she couldn't be happier for chelsea and her future son-in-law marc mezvinskywill have just a great marriage going forward. as the mother of the bride, i could not be happier. >> reporter: back in rhinebeck, well wishers from town anxiously await more detail. >> flowers are planted, everyone sprucing up their site. >> reporter: an exclusive shot of chelsea entering vera wang's studio. the money shot will be the bride. >> wow, if i get a shot of chelsea, her gown coming towards me right after the nuptials. >> reporter: yeah, fat chance. i can tell you more about the wedding attire. reportedly brides' maids and flower girl, vera wang. as for the mother of the bride, it's likely she will be wearing oscar de la renta. >> thanks. we hear this because they have been sighted in the past at these showrooms. >> if you want news about the wedding, it's all in "women's wear daily." >> lots of good news. >> we'll be right back. you're watching "the early show." [ girl ] bye mom! bye sweetie! you'll do great. [ laughs ] this is it! [ all ] 10...9...8... a new school year ha

chelsea clinton's wedding to her longtime boyfriend, marc mezvinsky. >> rhinebeck is on lockdown. >>ed confidentiality agreements. i know a couple of people who have signed those. >> reporter: officials are holding news conferences, though they're not saying for what, exactly. >> this is a private event that may take a bit longer to get from point a to point b this weekend. >> reporter: it's tough to get the scoop, even for the guy who broke the story. the only person here who doesn't seem to be talking about is that guy. >> this guy. >> reporter: all the attention comes at a price. >> this is like havoc. >> reporter: even the international media wants to catch a glimpse of the bride-to-be. >> the clintons are like royal family, i guess. >> reporter: the world has watched chelsea clinton grow up and is eager to see her as a beautiful, intelligent bride, following the steps of other married presidential daughters from caroline kennedy to jenna bush. but this private and most exclusive event will not be for the world to see or those without an invite. not even president obama is going.

she's marrying marc mezvinsky tomorrow. >>> finally this half hour, cats living in a lap of luxury.russia is known for two things. art and cats. >> that's right. cats. 60 felines there and a staff that takes care of them. you could say it's the purr-fect life. i didn't write that. alex marquardt reports from st. petersburg. >> thanks, willis. >> reporter: the museum sits on the banks of st. petersburg's neva river. its walls filled with priceless masterpieces. so much art you could roam the halls for days and still not see it all. but out of sight to the millions of tourists who come here are the residents who have called this place home for more than 200 years. hanging out in the alleyways. sleeping by drainpipes. lounging in the grass. these are the hermitage cats. around 60 in all. strays taken in and cared for by the museum. cats first arrived here in 1774, brought in by the russian imperial family to rid the palace of rats. today the tradition of cats living here continues, and is thriving. down in the basement is cat headquarters where morina runs the show. she's in charge of

let's talk about the lavish upcoming nuptials of chelsea clinton with marc mezvinsky.les north of new york. >> there's lots of reports out there saying what the figure is going to be. it's obviously going to be -- could go into the seven figures. it's going to be at that estate, a large mansion north of new york. actually owned and created by the astors and now the home is owned by two clinton donors. we know there will be lot of brides maids as well. there may be be as many celeb friends friend with clintons because a source tells "people" chelsea and marc wanted more of their friends. >> we heard exactly that, this is chelsea's wedding and they want their friends. if you consider a price tag of $3 million to $5,000, you're talking about 600,000 a head. >> the extra costs are going into things, extra security, which, you know, a different type of wedding wouldn't have. they have air conditioned huge tents which costs thousands of drar dollars. bridal parties and transportation. because guests will be transported from one location to another location for the reception.