Wedding

Billionaire Bill Gates' Daughter Hailed by Nigerians for 'Simple' Wedding Dress Choice

Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 2:54 PM by Kumashe Yaakugh

Jennifer Gates, daughter of American billionaire Bill Gates, recently got married to the love of her life in an intimate wedding ceremony
Photos from the October 2021 wedding have since surfaced on social media and many Nigerians have gushed over the simplicity of her dress
The custom ivory long-sleeve A-line was designed by Vera Wang, a high-end brand known for their luxury creations

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American business magnate and philanthropist, Bill Gates, in October 2021, walked his daughter Jennifer Gates down the aisle as she got married to the love of her life.

Jennifer, who is a medical student at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, got married to her soulmate, Nayel Nassar, in a small ceremony at the Gates' farm in Westchester County, New York.

Interestingly, Jennifer's choice of wedding dress seems to have caught the attention of some Nigerians online.

Wedding dress details

Being the daughter of a billionaire, many people expected that she would opt for a more ostentatious gown for her big day, but this was not the case.

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The billionaire daughter donned a custom ivory long-sleeve A-line Vera Wang Haute gown.

The dress which had hand appliqué French macrame lace on the bodice and sleeves was designed such that it flowed onto light ivory and champagne Italian tulle skirt.

While the cost of the dress remains unknown, a trip to the official website of the luxury brand shows that the starting price - depending on the bridal collection - is between $2,900 (N1.1 million) and $6,900 (N2.8 million).

A response under their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about their price reads:

"New designs are introduced twice a year in two distinct bridal segments: Vera Wang Collection and Luxe Collection. The starting price for Vera Wang Bridal Collection is $2,900. The Luxe Collection starts at $6,900 and allows for more customization options."

Nigerians react

Check out some reactions to her dress choice below:

vyvyroze:

"So simple for that type of money! Now come see us the poor just to impress people and not eat tomorrow "

bimsudeji:

"Guys it's a Vera Wang dress, definitely not cheap! I love the simplicity though."

classchick47:

"See how simple!"

iheee__b:

"Simplicity at its peak. God bless their union."

iamallinana:

"See how the dress is simple and classic. But for Nigeria if never pack olumo rock for clothes that means you are cheap."

loyalkween1:

"Very simple "

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