President Obama and first lady Michelle welcomes Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife for an official visit and the final state dinner of his time in office Tuesday Oct 18,2016

President Obama and first lady Michelle welcomed the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife to the White House on Tuesday Oct 18,2016

The Renzis are the guests of honor at tonight's state dinner - the final one of the Obama administration

The arrival ceremony marked the beginning of a daylong visit that will be capped with a glitzy state dinner catered by celebrity chef Mario Batali

Michelle Obama sported a stunning  floor-length rose gold chainmail gown made by Atelier Versace 

State dinner will be a celebrity filled affair with performances from the likes of US singer Gwen Stefani