Jennifer Gates, the eldest of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' three children, is about
to become a married woman. The 25-year-old professional showjumper and medical student
will exchange vows with her fiance Nayel Nassar the weekend of October 16.
Nassar, a fellow equestrian who represented Egypt at the Tokyo Olympics, proposed to the
tech heiress in January of 2020.
Gates gushed about her man in a heartfelt announcement post on Instagram at the time,
writing,
"You are one of a kind. I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives learning, growing, laughing
and loving together. Yes a million times over."
Nassar shared a similar sentiment in a sweet Instagram post of his own, writing, "I still
can't wait for forever after with you," on the one-year anniversary of their engagement.
Less than a month later, he shared an adorable Valentine's Day message and noted that they'd
celebrated the holiday together five years in a row.
The couple appears to share a storybook romance, and their upcoming nuptials are shaping up
to be an event worthy of their love story.
One of the most important questions to ask when planning a wedding, of course, is where
it will take place.
"I get the feeling that whatever Jennifer wants, Jennifer gets."
The wedding venue is the most important component of anybody's big day. Considering her parents'
massive net worth, it's a safe bet that Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar could've gotten married
anywhere they wanted.
But what better option is there than a place that carries personal meaning for the bride
and groom?
For their wedding, Gates and Nassar will say "I do" on the 124-acre horse farm her parents
purchased after she graduated from college in 2018. The property — located in North
Salem, New York — was worth a pretty penny. According to the New York Post, the sprawling
estate carried a nearly $16 million price tag when her since-divorced parents picked
it up.
The wedding the duo will throw on the grounds should be every bit as extravagant. The publication
noted that several temporary structures had been built on the site over the course of
a couple of weeks, including glassed-in pavilions and a large stage. Although workers have erected
several temporary structures on the property, it is believed that Gates and Nassar hope
to get married outside. A neighbor told the Daily Mail,
"Jenn's hoping the actual ceremony can be outdoors. But in case the weather is bad,
they've put up huge tents in one of the fields and they're also rushing to build several
state-of-the-art, temporary steel-and-glass pavilions."
The gorgeous estate will reportedly host some famous faces for the wedding. One of Gates'
neighbors told the Daily Mail that, quote, "a lot of dignitaries" will be in attendance,
but they didn't name any names. A source told the tabloid that the wedding will cost "at
least" $2 million. It's been alleged that even the port-a-potties on-site will be "beautifully
designed."
Gates and Nassar's upcoming nuptials initially upset the neighbors, according to the New
York Post. One of their neighbors went as far as to say that, quote, "there was a real
lack of consideration" for how the wedding would impact the locals. Although they apparently
ruffled a few feathers with their plans, Gates and Nassar were quick to make nice when it
was pointed out to them. They reportedly dispatched gifts, including letters apologizing for the
ruckus.
With her wedding right around the corner, Jennifer Gates has likely already celebrated
some of her last big outings as a single woman. That includes her bridal shower and bachelorette
party. Melinda French Gates hosted the former at the family's lakefront home in Washington
last month, according to Town and Country. Gates gushed about the event, which she deemed
an "incredibly special celebration," on Instagram, adding,
"So deeply grateful for all the amazing women in my life who advise, support, and uplift
me."
Based on photos, it appears they celebrated outdoors with a chic party. The decor featured
pops of soft pink, the same color that played a role in her bachelorette party, which Gates
also posted about on Instagram.
Town and Country noted that the event went down in Santa Barbara, California, where Gates
and some of her closest friends stayed at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel.
One activity during their get-away was a beachside yoga class, which they took wearing matching
pink athletic wear. We don't know anything about Gates' wedding dress yet, but we're
certain it will be every bit as stylish!
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