First Family Descends On Salado For Rehearsal Dinner
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First Family Descends On Salado For Rehearsal Dinner
The president, first lady and other members of the first family joined Jenna Bush, fiancé Henry Hager, the wedding party and the groom’s family Friday evening at a rehearsal dinner in Salado.
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(May 9, 2008)—The president, first lady and other members of the first family joined Jenna Bush, fiancé Henry Hager, the wedding party and the groom’s family Friday evening at a rehearsal dinner in Salado.

The dinner, hosted by Hager’s family and attended by about 100 people, was held at the Old Salado Springs Celebration Center, the White House said.

A second celebration started at 7 p.m. at the Salado Silver Spur Theater to which every wedding guest was invited, the White House said.

The president and first lady arrived in a motorcade escorted by a group of motorcycles, cheered by residents who had gathered to watch.

Earlier Friday, there was a bridal luncheon in Salado and Mrs. Bush, Jenna and twin Barbara remained there during the afternoon, the White House said.

Some of the wedding guests are staying in Salado, the White House said.

The wedding is Saturday evening at the president’s ranch near Crawford, where a white banner with red wedding bells on either side of "Congratulations Jenna and Henry" now stretches across a storefront.

A few doors down, a white wedding veil adorns an 18-foot metal sculpture of an angel, a gift to Crawford in 2004.

The rusty artwork, a side-view silhouette of an angel, is titled "Freedom's Angel of Steadfast Love."

Some businesses, like The Yellow Rose, are doing a brisk business selling coffee mugs with the couple's photo inside a red heart.

A barbecue lunch is planned Saturday before the evening ceremony, about which the White House has released few details.

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Posted by: Rachel Location: Temple on May 12, 2008 at 10:31 PM

Norma, part of growing up is knowing when to admit that you made a mistake. Bush hasn't learned that lesson and caused thousands of people their lives, millions their economy, and future generations their future as they pay for his mess that daddy couldn't finish in the first place. You're right, it is not about me is is about all of US in the USA and our futures because this stubborn man thinks things must be done his way!! He has a national and international disgrace, and I wouldn't be proud to be associated with him. I am sure that Jenna is a fine young lady. That doesn't change my opinion about her father. If you want to sell your future short and that of your children defending him go ahead. I would rather call him to account for the lives that he has destroyed that will NEVER be the same!!! I respect your right to your opinion, and I wish you wouldn't tell me to grow up when you don't know me or what motivates me!!!!
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Posted by: Katie Location: here on May 12, 2008 at 08:42 PM

I am the wife of a soldier who fights in Iraq so my family and I know first hand about the sacrifices being made in Iraq. I most definately don't need a lecture about what goes on there because I know first hand and know why they are doing what they are doing. This however is not about Bush or Iraq or anyone's opinion. This is about a young couple's wedding period. I could complain about the lack of support our family gets from this country because of my husband being in the military. I don't because I'm an adult. I know the time and place to complain and bash. This is neither the time nor the place. Me in Waco, thanks so much for your lack of support. Now take a minute and offer some congratulations to the new couple.
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Posted by: get real Location: here on May 12, 2008 at 07:52 PM

at in waco, only Osama/Obama folks are full of hate. This blog is proof of that... open mouth & insert foot FOOL!
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