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Bush Gushes Over Jenna's Nuptials

White House unveils pics from 'spectacular' sunset wedding

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted May 11, 2008 7:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – President Bush is flying back wistfully to Washington today after giving away the first daughter, the AP reports. “Our little girl, Jenna, married a really good guy,” the commander in chief told reporters. “The wedding was spectacular. It’s all we could have hoped for.” Click the Houston Chronicle link below to see photos of the sunset affair.

Bride and groom are diehard Republicans, but an Obama supporter officiated the wedding. At the reception, the president and first daughter danced to “You are so Beautiful,” while the newlyweds swayed to Taj Mahal’s “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes.” One wedding specialist said the low-key affair could spark a trend for less stuffy, more personal first family weddings.

Jenna Bush, daughter of President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, exchanges wedding vows with Henry Hager. (AP Photo)

Jenna Bush poses for photos prior to her marriage to Henry Hager at an outdoor ceremony. (AP Photo)

President Bush and his daughter Jenna, 26, right, pose for photos prior to Jenna's marriage. (AP Photo)

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush, pose with their twin daughters Jenna Bush, 26, right, and Barbara Bush. (AP Photo)

Jenna Bush poses with new husband Henry Hager, following their marriage at the Bush ranch. (AP Photo)

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