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May 9, 2008 4:35 pm US/Central
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Crawford Ready For Jenna Bush Wedding
CRAWFORD (CBS 11 News) ―
Rather than 'Hail to the Chief' heralding his entrance, President George W. Bush will be hearing the strains of a bridal march as he escorts his daughter Jenna down the aisle tomorrow. Jenna Bush and fiancé Henry Hagar are tying the knot at the Bush family ranch in Crawford.
A statue in the middle of Crawford is now decked out with a wedding veil and a bouquet of flowers. Next to Jenna, the statue is the most popular bride in town this weekend.
Cindy Barker made the trip all the way from Fort Worth. "We came down and thought we'd get souvenirs for my Democratic mother who needs a mug for Mother's Day," she said laughing.
But tourists may have a hard time finding souvenirs to mark the momentous occasion.
"I am completely out coffee mugs and mouse pads," said Jamie Burgess, owner of the Red Bull Gift Shop. "All I have available now is special orders and I'll have to ship to you."
Two other women, who talked to CBS 11 News, came from Fort Worth and Granbury in hopes of catching a glimpse of the bride and groom. Jenna Bush and Henry Hager will be married on President Bush's ranch tomorrow.
Several North Texans, determined to get a 'good spot', headed off to see how close they could get to the Bush ranch - good luck with that. Security is so tight that the Secret Service won't even let media take pictures of the roadblock leading into the ranch.
So far celebrity sightings seemed to be few. "We saw one fellow that looked like George Strait, but it wasn't. So that's it. That's the nearest thing to fame we've seen," said Carol Lowrance of Granbury. "No Jenna. No President Bush. No Condi Rice. Nobody."
There will be a rehearsal dinner on the ranch tonight, followed be a barbecue lunch tomorrow, then the outdoor wedding ceremony with 200 guests.
Oscar de la Renta designed Jenna's wedding dress. Designer
Lela Rose, a New York-based designer with Texas roots , will dress the other Bush daughter and the bridesmaids. Invitees will be entertained at the reception by Jenna's favorite band - Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes.
Those who aren't invited can still celebrate in Crawford. The Red Bull Gift Shop is having wedding cake and punch for anyone who wants to come.
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