Bush: Jenna's wedding was 'spectacular' - 1st Photo

CNN ^ | 5-11-08

[STARWISE]

Against the backdrop of a stunning Texas sunset, near a lake on the Bush family's 1,600-acre ranch, President Bush walked his daughter, Jenna, down the aisle to her groom, the White House said.

Jenna Bush and Henry Hager say "I do" on Saturday. "We're mighty blessed," President Bush said.

Jenna, 26, married Henry Hager, the son of a well-connected Virginia Republican.

"The wedding was spectacular. It was all we could have hoped for," the president said Sunday before boarding Air Force One.

"We're mighty blessed."

Wearing a white silk organza Oscar de la Renta gown, the bride stood with the groom before a beige-colored cross and altar made of Texas limestone.

The White House declined to release many details of the festivities, citing the family's wish for privacy.

Bush family friend Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell of Houston officiated as the couple exchanged wedding vows in front of some 200 family members and friends.

The guests arrived in five coach buses and were waved through the ranch's checkpoint around 7 p.m.

*snip*

Afterwards, under a tent nestled in a thick cluster of trees, the celebration included dinner and dancing to the music of the Motown-style band, the Tyrone Smith Review, the White House said.

A CNN camera crew positioned miles from the wedding site saw a glimpse of the white tent, illuminated with what appeared to be strings of lights hanging from the ceiling.

The president and the bride picked "You Are So Beautiful" for their father-daughter dance, band leader Tyrone Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. told The Associated Press. Smith and his 10-piece party band, The Tyrone Smith Revue, was asked to do "Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes" by Taj Mahal for the newlyweds' first dance.

[STARWISE]

Long, happy life to the lovely couple. Beautiful altar and cross from Pres. Bush ... so like him. That will be there forever.

[Cinnamon Girl]

Looking forward to more pictures.

[STARWISE]

WEDDING PHOTO PING! Just beautiful.
FNC is showing more photos, but not
yet posted.

[Bahbah]

Beautiful!!!!

[Sun]

Thanx 4 the beautiful pix.

[NordP]

Thanks for the ping! Lookin’ good!

[SolidWood]

Lovely!

[bannie]

She’s beautiful.

I really admire the Bush daughters’ desire to remain private.

[Ditter]

Best wishes to the bride and groom.

[STARWISE]

"Bush said the sun set over the lake as his daughter and Hager exchanged vows. "

What a sweet, down-to-earth bride

Looks like that's all they're going to release. Happy Honeymoon and long, happy life together, Jenna and Henry!

[originalbuckeye]

Classy family. Best wishes to the entire Bush family. They have maintained their down home style through much maligning. I will miss them on the political scene. Wishing for Jenna and Henry a long and happy life together.

[retrokitten]

Thanks for the ping! Gorgeous shots. Barbara looks so glamorous.

[STARWISE]

She does have that pose going.
They both still look like kids to me .. LOL

LOVE Laura’s gorgeous dress, and Dubya
looks sensational!!

Hope we get a picture of the father/bride
dance.

[surrey]

I just love Laura’s dress. Simple and oh, so elegant. She has wonderful taste in clothes.

[STARWISE]

[goodnesswins]

What a beautiful wedding...and family.

[Allegra]

Thanks for the ping. Very beautiful.

The Bush family is a class act.

God bless Jenna and Henry Hagel.

[eleni121]

Thank you for posting these awesome photos. May the Lord Jesus bless them.

I wish the same joy for everyone in the world. It is possible with Him.

[Miss Didi]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Everyone looks wonderful; fabulous gown for Jenna. Laura’s blue is stunning. Barbara is beautiful. And W, handsome as ever.

[Liberty Valance]

Congratulations to Jenna and her new husband!
And Congratulations to the President and First Lady!

[Miss Didi]

[netmilsmom]

Jenna’s dress looks like the one at the end of “27 Dresses”! She looks beautiful!

[Miss Didi]

[BunnySlippers]

Just beautiful. ~

[PennsylvaniaMom]

So very lovely and elegant...Blessings to the happy couple.

[rawhide]

Gosh, Jenna is so beautiful!

[FormerACLUmember]

Those racist Republicans strike again:

[JustAmy]

Thank you for bringing us these beautiful wedding pictures.

Jenna, Laura and Barbara are beautiful. Our President and his new son-in-law look very handsome.

Thank you again.

[squarebarb]

She has her mother’s smile exactly.

Long life and happiness to them.

[rawhide]

The way Jenna is looking and smiling at her soon-to-be husband in that photo, you can just sense and feel the love she has for him. She is so incredibly beautiful.

[Miss Didi]

I thought the same thing. She is a beautiful bride indeed.

[SnarlinCubBear]

Beautiful - thank you for posting Star.

[rawhide]

Jenna's dress is stunning!

[Fudd Fan]

Thanks so much for the thread. The pictures even exceeded my expectations!!

Best wishes to Jenna and Henry for a long, happy marriage full of love and laughter.

[bushfamfan]

Looks like everything turned out so well for them. They all look beautiful and handsome and so happy. Jenna made the right decision choosing the ranch. They will relive that everytime they go back there.

[Liz]

ABC news did a pre-wedding segment.

Designer of bridesmaid’s dresses was interviewed-—said theer were to be 14 (I think) bridesmaids....gowned in several styles and various wildflower colors-—to reflect the colors of wildflowers on the ranch....which Laura herself planted in preparation for the wedding.

[deport]

Chicago Tribune photo gallery of the wedding events

Atlanta Journal Constitution photo gallery

[Miss Didi]

Jenna Bush and Henry Hager stand at the altar, listening to a reader, with the Reverend Kirbyjohn Caldwell during their wedding ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas May 10, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks under the wing of Air Force One as first lady, Laura Bush, looks on before departing Texas for Washington, May 11, 2008. The Bushs are returning home after their daughter's wedding at their central Texas ranch in Crawford.

[Fudd Fan]

She has her mother’s smile exactly.

I think Jenna looks a lot like the President. Well, she wins either way!!

[STARWISE]

That altar is so awesome and inspiring. God bless Pres. Bush .. ever steadfast in his faith and always proud to proclaim it.

Gorgeous .. you just know he shed a few tears.

[Fudd Fan]

I completely agree with you.

At our wedding our photographer took a similar photo of me and my husband. Some photographers have the knack to capture such wonderful moments.

[deport]

Correction wrong link in above post:

Atlanta Journal Constitution Photo Gallery

[STARWISE]

Thanks for the links.

[LowOiL]

BTTT ... great post

[Youngblood]

Wow, that’s a beautiful picture! I always thought the other twin, Jenna, was by far the better looking one, but Barbara is a knock-out in those pictures!

[svcw]

I am not so sure Jena looks like the President as much as she has that same twinkle of mischievous that he has.
Where Barbara is more down to earth like her mom.

[Youngblood]

Of course, that should be “Jenna looks great”!

...embarrassed...

[Miss Didi]

We knew what you meant. ;)

[blam]

Looks like the buttons on that brown suit are straining a bit...these days. (ahem)

[Vision]

Did you hear the new couple bought a home in Federal Hill?