Long, happy life to the lovely couple. Beautiful altar and cross from Pres. Bush ... so like him. That will be there forever.
Posted on 05/11/2008 10:39:32 AM PDT by 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.
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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.
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Long, happy life to the lovely couple. Beautiful altar and cross from Pres. Bush ... so like him. That will be there forever.
Looking forward to more pictures.
WEDDING PHOTO PING! Just beautiful.
FNC is showing more photos, but not
yet posted.
Beautiful!!!!
Thanx 4 the beautiful pix.
Thanks for the ping! Lookin’ good!
Lovely!
She’s beautiful.
I really admire the Bush daughters’ desire to remain private.
Best wishes to the bride and groom.
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!
Thanks for the ping! Gorgeous shots. Barbara looks so glamorous.
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.
I just love Laura’s dress. Simple and oh, so elegant. She has wonderful taste in clothes.
What a beautiful wedding...and family.
The Bush family is a class act.
God bless Jenna and Henry Hagel.
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.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Everyone looks wonderful; fabulous gown for Jenna. Laura’s blue is stunning. Barbara is beautiful. And W, handsome as ever.
Congratulations to Jenna and her new husband!
And Congratulations to the President and First Lady!
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