Jenna Bush and Henry Hager Wedding Today
The president’s 1,600-acre ranch in Crawford, Texas, is all gussied up for the Saturday evening wedding of Jenna Bush to her long-time boyfriend, Henry Hager.
Just one day after Hager’s 30th birthday, George Bush will be walking his daughter Jenna down the aisle in front of a reported 200 guests that will be in attendance.
The festivities began las night with a rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents in the tourist town of Salado, Texas, about 54 miles from Crawford. Back at the ranch, there will be a barbecue lunch today.
In a radio broadcast, President George Bush had this to say:
“This is a joyous occasion for our family, as we celebrate the happy life ahead of (Jenna) and her husband, Henry,” he said. “It’s also a special time for Laura, who this Mother’s Day weekend will watch a young woman we raised together walk down the aisle.”
“America appreciates the sacrifices that your families make in the name of duty,” he said. “On this Mother’s Day weekend, we remember the mothers grieving a son or daughter lost in the service to their country, as well as the children who have lost a mother in uniform.”
“Like many of you, my life has been blessed by a mother who is a source of unconditional love,” the president said.
“Throughout our lives, mothers are there with an encouraging word, a sympathetic ear and a tender heart. They set our direction in life. And, from time to time, they have been known to correct our course.”
Congrats to Jenna!
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