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Table 1
- Bill and Hillary Clinton
- Dorothy Rodham: The grandmother of the bride should have a person or two between her and Chelsea's Uncle Roger. Something tells us this Midwest lady's not a huge fan of her daughter's more colorful in-laws.
- Barack and Michelle Obama: Always a good idea to invite the boss! Normally the MOB's boss wouldn't get such a primo seat, but when the leader of the free world is on the guest list, the rules bend. If the Obamas do send regrets and a lovely vase instead of attending, this table will be an eight-seater of close personal friends and family.
- Roger Clinton
- Cheryl Mills: If anyone can keep Roger in line, it's Cheryl.
- Vernon Jordan and Ann Dibble Jordan: Every FOB needs a bud by his side.
- Susie Tompkins Buell
Table 2
- Joe and Jill Biden: Yes, he's the veep, but Table 1 is just too close to live microphones. He'll be right at home with tablemates from the international set.
- Harold Ickes and Rose Handman: The man to have on your side when you need to get something done gets primo seating.
- Madeleine Albright
- John and Norma Major: The former British Prime Minister and former Secretary of State Albright can finally speak frankly about any topic they choose. We bet they stick to world affairs, sports and the evening's menu.
- George J. Mitchell and Heather MacLachlan
- Philippe Douste-Blazy: FOB has gotten to know the UN Under-Secretary-General because of Douste-Blazy's connection with UNITAID, which works with (and is a source of major funding for) the Clinton Foundation's healthcare efforts in Africa.
Table 3
- Doris Kearns Goodwin and Richard Goodwin: One way to make sure this part of history will be accurately-and affectionately-recorded is to give a well-known biographer a front-row seat.
- Doug and Janice Coe: The "stealth Graham" behind the National Prayer Breakfast and a force in The Fellowship is a shoe-in to lead grace, unless the actual Billy or Franklin Graham shows up.
- Terry and Dorothy McAuliffe: There was early talk of the longtime loyalist and moneyman loaning out his property for the nups. Holding the celebration at Astor Courts will let him take the night off to just enjoy. Though with all these once and future donors in the room, a night off may not be in the cards.
- James Carville and Mary Matalin: Always fun for James to get with the old campaign gang.
- Linda Bloodworth-Thomason and Harry Thomason: Wherever you put them, they're bound to "help" the videographer. A Bride in Rhinebeck is only the working title.
Table 4
- Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin: They may well be on their honeymoon, but if they're in town, we can't imagine the Weiner/Abedins missing the party, especially after Bill officiated at their New York nuptials earlier in the month!
- Justice Kathryn Oberly and Haynes Johnson
- Jay Carson: Might as well keep him far from the Carville/Matalins. No need to seat the professional gabbers together.
- Howard Dean and Judith Steinberg Dean: What's a party without a wild card?
- Charles and Alma Rangel
- Michael Bloomberg and Diana Taylor: In some ways, they're the easiest people to seat. They can talk about anything from finance to baseball, local politics to new media, and can do it without alienating anyone.
Table 5
- Charles Schumer and Iris Weinshall
- Orrin and Elaine Hatch: Senator Hatch forged an alliance with Hillary when they worked on the State Children's Health Insurance Program back in the '90s. At dinner, he can talk tax cuts and desert politics with the McCains, and music with Bono.
- John and Cindy McCain
- Susan Rice and Ian Cameron
- Janet Napolitano
- Ellen Malcolm
Table 6
- Denise Rich: Big-time fund-raiser who will be at home with the entertainment crowd.
- Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham
- Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw: The entertainment juggernauts can use the word "synergy" while they brainstorm projects for OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network.
- Chris Hohn and Jamie Cooper-Hohn
- Bono and Ali Hewson: Africa, entertainment, world domination-he's got stuff in common with all of his tablemates.
- Ted Turner: Maybe he can talk Bono into making zero population growth his next big cause.
Table 7
- Barbra Streisand and James Brolin: But she won't sing: Don't ask her.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver: Election-season endorsements aside, there's no questioning the Clinton-Kennedy connection. And what better table for the California power couple than the one with Babs, James, and Mick?
- Mick Jagger and L'Wren Scott: Isn't it obvious that's what they were talking about during halftime of all those World Cup games?
- Rob Reiner and Michele Singer: It helps that the Hollywood vet and longtime political activist didn't end up running against The Governator.
If anyone above can't make it, Rafanelli could shuffle the deck and insert the following folks on our B-list:
- Evan Bayh: Though he's not running and can't be counted on to deliver much in Indiana, his family's long-standing Heartland cred shouldn't be completely ignored.
- Janet Reno: Janet's a great dancer, but there are better ways to secure Florida.
- Tom Golisano: If he squeaks his way onto the list, he's sitting near the kitchen. Orchestrating Dem defections and not donating to Papa Clinton in '09, even after showing considerable past support, is no way to make friends.
- Claire McCaskill: An olive branch to an EMILY's List stalwart, even if she did endorse Obama. Hillary's a diplomat, after all. And a pragmatic one.
Politics does make strange bedfellows, but there are limits. These folks don't stand a chance:
- Victor Pinchuk: No matter his good deeds and dollars donated to the Clinton foundation, Hillary can't invite the son of an Eastern Bloc despot to her party.
- Rick Lazzio
- George W. and Laura Bush: Bush Sr. may have had a shot; out of office, he and Clinton have done a great deal of good together, but the relations with the son haven't been so cordial.
- Joe Lieberman: Joe left the party and then endorsed McCain. Plus, neither Hil nor Bill needs that much help in New England.
- David Vitter and Jim DeMint: When only two guys vote against your state department confirmation, it's pretty easy to remember their names.
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Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)
Who the hell gives a shit? Get over it liberal media. The Klintons are NOT royalty!
ReplyI thought it was Chelsea's wedding obamas not her boss she should invite who she wants, Who wants a bunch of lying, cheating politicians at their wedding .
ReplyWhere are the Grooms parents and family members, thought weddings dictacted the grooms family at table 2
Replyhope they put a bag over her head or maybe a feed bag what a horse face
ReplyThis is NOT your concern......those invited or where they are seated.....so why don't you butt out.
ReplyThis is a very special day for all those involved; they should be able to enjoy it just like any others (who are less known). Happy day to all of them.
....WHY is this even still continuing to pollute the news???!!!!!!!!
Reply"Here's our decidedly unscientific, incomplete, and slightly random take on who might be seated with whom at a few of the more high-profile tables. "
ReplyDid any of you READ the article? This was decidely tongue-in-cheek. Geez...Don't take yourselves so seriously!!
didn't see Monica or Linda Tripp's name. rumor has it NO ONE may wear a blue dress
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