Clinton takes a walk in Rhinebeck Friday surrounded by well-wishers and the media

RHINEBECK -- The excitement mounts as America's royal family -- the Clintons -- is arriving for the wedding of daughter Chelsea on Saturday evening.

Our MidHudsonNews.com reporter Roger Rosenbaum, in Rhinebeck, reported the sighting of Bill Clinton early Friday afternoon. The former president dined in a private room and then met with residents and tourists. He was described as very warm and cordial to everyone as he shook hands and chatted.

Other members of the family are expected later.

The wedding, which is said to include about 500 guests, will be held Saturday evening. The FAA has declared a no-fly zone over the area from 3 p.m. Saturday until early Sunday morning leading to speculation that the guests will start arriving around 4 p.m, Saturday, with the ceremony around 6 p.m. followed by cocktails and the dinner around 8 p.m.

Chelsea Clinton is marrying investment banker Marc Mezvinsky in an event at Astor Courts in Rhinebeck which has rumored to cost anywhere from $2 million to $5 million.

Meanwhile, State Police reported they are experiencing higher than normal volume of traffic through the Village of Rhinebeck.. Anyone who plans on traveling through the village Friday is encouraged to use an alternate route of travel, such as Route 9G and to avoid the intersection of Rout e9 and East and West Main Streets, the Rhinebeck "four corners."

Currently there are no road closures; however, parking restrictions have been put in place by the village. It is anticipated all roads in the Rhinebeck area will remain open and flowing throughout the day and into the night; however, the flow of traffic at times may dictate alternate traffic plan to be established.