Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar.Photo: nayel nassar/ instagram
Jennifer GatesandNayel Nassarhad a lot on their plate whileplanning their wedding.Jennifer, whose parents areBill GatesandMelinda French Gates, got married in front of family and friends on Saturday at the couple’s farm in Westchester County, New York.The months leading up to the ceremony were busy for both the bride and groom. In addition to Jennifer being an MD Candidate at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the couple also had to navigate a unique challenge: Nassar’strip to Tokyo for the Summer Olympics.“Planning a wedding while I was in medical school rotations and Nayel was preparing for the Olympics was no small feat,” Jennifer, 25, toldVogue. “But it was so worth it to share such a special day with those closest to us.““One piece of advice we were given [throughout the planning process] was to remember that this day is about us and our love,” she added. “I think we really kept that at the center of our minds while planning, and we also tried to ensure that ourfamilies and friends were able to enjoy themselves.”
Although he did not earn a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, it markedthe first time in 61 yearsthat Egypt’s equestrian team had qualified for the Olympics.
Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar.Nayel Nassar/Instagram
In order to ensure that the couple would be able to safely celebrate with their loved ones, they also required all of their guests to be fully vaccinated — and to have tested negative for COVID-19 beforehand.
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“It’s been a challenging year, both collectively with the pandemic and for our families going through transitions,“Jennifer, whose parentsfinalized their divorcein August, toldVogue.“But our love for one another has been a constant,” she added. “Being able to celebrate our wedding with our closest friends and family was a dream come true.”
“We did a thing this weekend! 💍,” the equestrian added in his own post. “Can’t wait for forever after with you@jenniferkgates. Thank you to everyone who made this the happiest day of my life.”
source: people.com
