Bush delights in marriage of daughter at Texas ranch

By The Associated Press

Published: May 12, 2008

WACO, Texas — President Bush and first lady Laura Bush didn't share their daughter's wedding with the nation, but the president eagerly shared their joy on Sunday about Jenna Bush's marriage to Henry Hager.

"We're mighty blessed,” Bush said at an airport in Waco where he and the first lady boarded Air Force One to return to Washington.

Bush called the wedding "spectacular,” saying his daughter and new son-in-law exchanged vows just as the sun set over the lake at the president's Texas ranch.

"This Mother's Day weekend was awfully special for Laura and me,” said the president, his wife standing at his side.

Bush referred to the new bride as "our little girl Jenna” and declared his new son-in-law to be "a really good guy.”

The bride and groom wanted privacy so they didn't invite reporters or allow television cameras to film the nuptials.

But it wasn't a complete media blackout. In recent days, the president, first lady and White House spokesmen dribbled out details about the bride's dress, the ring, wedding attire and pre-wedding events.

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