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Inside a New York billionaire wedding where guests included Jennifer Lopez and the Clintons

The INSIDER Summary:

  • Sophie Lasry and Alexander Swieca both have billionaire parents.
  • They got married on August 6 at Cipriani Wall Street, a New York City landmark.
  • The star-studded guest list included Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod, and the Clintons.


Sophie Lasry and Alexander Swieca both have hedge fund-founding billionaire parents. It's only fitting, then, that their lavish wedding on August 6 took place on Wall Street.

Attended by Jennifer Lopez, A-Rod, and the Clintons, who are longtime friends of the Lasry family, the celebration featured a chandelier of flowers over the wedding canopy, and an equally floral photo booth. 

Here's what it was like inside.

Sophie Lasry and Alexander Swieca are both children of billionaires.

7 years later and we can finally say it's #LaSwi forever! 3 more days until we both say I DO!

A post shared by Sophie Lasry (@selasry) on Aug 4, 2017 at 7:10am PDTAug 4, 2017 at 7:10am PDT

Lasry's father is Avenue Capital Group founder Marc Lasry, worth $1.59 billion. Swieca is the son of Henry Swieca, the founder of Talpion Fund Management with a $1.73 billion fortune.

Their wedding took place at Cipriani Wall Street, a New York City landmark that once housed the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the headquarters of the National City Bank.

These two lovers over here! ❤️❤️#TheHappyCouple #justmarried #congratulations @selasry @swieca13

A post shared by Fedon Kefaleas (@fedonk) on Aug 6, 2017 at 5:20pm PDTAug 6, 2017 at 5:20pm PDT

In addition to the traditional chuppah (wedding canopy), a chandelier of flowers cascaded down from the ceiling.

May your life be full of love and happiness forever #laswi4ever

A post shared by Sonya Benson/Mrs. Markey (@sonyabens) on Aug 6, 2017 at 9:45pm PDTAug 6, 2017 at 9:45pm PDT

After their vows, they hit the dance floor.

💏 congratulations to these two ❤️🐥s @selasry @swieca13 #laswi4ever

A post shared by caroline hoffman (@tutucaro) on Aug 7, 2017 at 7:21am PDTAug 7, 2017 at 7:21am PDT

The lavish affair had a star-studded guest list. Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod made an appearance.

Date night in the city #Lasrywedding

A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) on Aug 6, 2017 at 4:53pm PDTAug 6, 2017 at 4:53pm PDT

Former President Bill Clinton and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, longtime friends of the Lasrys, also attended.

Love is #Laswie #teambabe #wedding #nyc #

A post shared by aislingflowers (@pearlyposie) on Aug 6, 2017 at 7:02pm PDTAug 6, 2017 at 7:02pm PDT

They even posed for pictures with other guests.

A post shared by Said Abulafia (@saidabulafia)Aug 6, 2017 at 5:04pm PDT

A photo booth with a backdrop of flowers provided more photo opportunities.

Mazel Tov Sophie and Alex!! 🌹🌹🌹#LaSwi

A post shared by Talia M. Bender (@taliambender) on Aug 6, 2017 at 5:02pm PDTAug 6, 2017 at 5:02pm PDT

True to the New York setting, the newlyweds' getaway car was a vintage taxi.

My gorgeous girl, it was an honor to be your bridesmaid. Love you forever #LaSwi

A post shared by Hannah Danger Lynch (@hannahdangerlynch) on Aug 6, 2017 at 11:42pm PDTAug 6, 2017 at 11:42pm PDT

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Update: 2024-07-07