Country loving Jenna Bush marries at her family's ranch

While Britain prepares for a royal wedding next week, America is celebrating its own high profile nuptials this weekend as Jenna Bush prepares to tie the knot with Henry Hager on Saturday.



More than 200 friends and relations have descended on the small Texan town of Crawford to see President George Bush's daughter marry on the family's 1,6000-acre Prairie Chapel Ranch.



The ceremony, which will begin in the evening at 7.30, will take place next to a private fishing lake. The bride has already revealed to a US magazine that she will walk up the aisle in an embroidered organza Oscar De La Renta gown.



On Friday, the bride-to-be was joined by her mum, First Lady Laura Bush, maid-of-honour, twin sister Barbara, and some of the guests for a bridal lunch, ahead of the traditional rehearsal dinner that evening.



Although they did consider a White House event, Henry and Jenna, who became engaged during a hiking trip, instead opted for a more informal affair at the ranch.



"Henry and I are far less glamorous than the White House," the pretty 26-year-old said. "It means a lot to me and Henry to be outdoors. We wanted something organic and low-key."



The excitement throughout the small town of Crawford is certainly evident. Visitors can find a variety of memorabilia including magnets, teddy bears and mugs made to commemorate the event.

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