Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar.Photo: nayel nassar/ instagram
Jennifer Gates, the eldest daughter of billionaire businessmanBill Gatesand Melinda French Gates, has tied the knot!
Jennifer, 25, marriedNayel Nassar, 30, on Saturday in Westchester County, New York, PEOPLE can confirm.
Ahead of her big day, Jennifer alsospent time in New York City with her family, including mom Melinda, who helped out with her daughter’s big day.
“Jennifer is very close with her mom,” a source previously told PEOPLE. “Melinda is a huge part of the wedding preparations.”
“Thank you for thisincredibly special celebration, @melindafrenchgates,” Jenniferwroteon Sept. 14 alongside a series of photos from the outdoor bash, including a smiling snap of Melinda, 57.
“So deeply grateful for all the amazing women in my life who advise, support, and uplift me. 🥂 to this new chapter!” she added.
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Jennifer first shared the happy news of her engagement to Nassar in January 2020.
“Nayel Nassar, you are one of a kind,” she wrote in hersocial media announcementalongside a photograph that showed Jennifer wearing a large diamond ring. “Absolutely swept me off my feet this past weekend, surprising me in the most meaningful location over one of our many shared passions,” she added. “I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives learning, growing, laughing and loving together. Yes a million times over.”
Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar.Nayel Nassar/Instagram
Nassar, an equestrian who competed in the Tokyo Olympics, also celebrated their milestone moment on his own Instagram account,writing, “SHE SAID YES!!”
“I’m feeling like the luckiest (and happiest) man in the world right about now,” he wrote. “Jenn, you are everything I could have possibly imagined..and so much more. I can’t wait to keep growing together through this journey called life, and I simply can’t imagine mine without you anymore. Love you more than you can possibly imagine, and thank you for making every single day feel like a dream to me. Here’s to forever!”
Both of Jennifer’s parents, whofinalized their divorcein August, congratulated the couple at the time.
“So thrilled for you and @nayelnassar! ❤,” added Melinda.
source: people.com
