Ahead of a rehearsal dinner on Friday evening, bride-to-be Jennifer Gates spent a few moments having a heart-to-heart conversation with her father, billionaire Bill Gates. The bride’s father and his 25-year-old daughter could be seen sitting on the outdoor deck of her sprawling Westchester mansion with the pair laughing and joking before appearing deep in thought.
Preparations for the multi-million dollar nuptials of Jennifer to Nayel Nassar taking place on Saturday have been underway for much of the week. The rehearsal dinner held in the stables of their 142-acre estate also brought the bride’s freshly-divorced parents together.
Bill and Melinda Gates who divorced in August after 27 years of marriage, were seen together mingling with guests at a rehearsal dinner on Friday night. They appeared to be chatting together with their friends and welcoming guests to the home.
Bill, 65, was seen in a dark suit while Melinda, 57, was seen in a colorful dress at the home in North Salem, New York. The pair were among the most prominent couples in global business, having once worked together.
The proud parents of Jennifer could also be seen smiling while wedding photographers took pictures of the occasion.
Earlier on Friday, Jennifer and her groom-to be Nayel also stepped out on the deck of their home to enjoy a quiet moment with Bill and Melinda, together with her younger brother. They were seen posing for pictures before moving down to a scenic, tree-lined driveway.
An elaborate tent city has been set up on the property, and on Thursday potted trees were hauled in to block views of the venue from the roadway and give them some semblance of privacy.
