If you don’t stay in tune with the current events of a social nature, then you may not be aware that one of President Bush’s daughters was married this weekend at their Ranch in Crawford, Texas. Whether or not you agree with the moves our President has made is not the point of this article. But for some reason, a marriage in the first family is something to celebrate. In fact, Jenna’s marriage was only the 22nd marriage in history for an acting President in the White House. Here in the United States, the first family is the closest to royalty that we have, and many people are really interested in how they live their lives outside of the White House. So how does the leader of the free world throw a wedding bash for his daughter? In an elegant outdoor wedding with the beauty of nature surrounding them, that’s how. While details are scarce about their wedding, the White House has released a few pictures to help us get a peek at how their wedding was done.

A Beautiful Outdoor Altar

President Bush had a giant limestone cross installed at his Crawford ranch for the occasion, along with a beautiful thick limestone altar that looks like a giant table running in front of the cross. On either side of the cross on the altar are some large and very beautiful flower white arrangements in decorative vases. Plus, as a great addition, their outdoor wedding altar overlooks a beautiful view of a body of water. What a beautiful place to take your marriage vows.

The Bride’s Attire

While we can’t all afford a specially designed Oscar de la Renta wedding gown, Jenna looked beautiful on her wedding day. She had simple and yet elegant wedding dress that was sleeveless had a V-neckline. Her bouquet was simple, a hand-tied bouquet of white flowers, and her jewelry was kept simple and light. As for her wedding hairstyle, Jenna opted for a simple hairstyle. She kept her hair down, drawing pieces from the sides and weaving some beautiful white flowers into her hair.

The Bridesmaids

Of course, Jenna had her maid of honor as her twin sister in a beautiful light blue bridesmaid dress. While none of the pictures released from the White House showed her other bridesmaids, we do know that each bridesmaid had a different color dress to represent the different colors of the wildflowers at the Texas ranch.

An Outdoor Wedding Reception

A beautiful end to this wedding was an elegant outdoor wedding reception under a large tent. The tent was lit with beautiful strings of light outside the reception and inside the tent as well. Her wedding centerpieces consisted of a medium-sized flower arrangement in the center of each table with pairs of tea lights in votives around the table as well. The wedding guests enjoyed the music from a band from Louisiana, and spent the evening dancing under the stars.

I’ve always enjoyed looking at different couples wedding pictures, and the pictures from the Presidential wedding this weekend was no exception. They threw a beautiful outdoor wedding and wedding reception that was exactly what Jenna wanted for her wedding. Jenna wanted a private and simple wedding at her other home in Texas. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, then a great place to look for ideas is in the pictures of weddings done before.  So check out the pictures the White House has released about the wedding, they are really beautiful.

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I’m not sure why, but over the past month I’ve found myself wanting to write more and more about outdoor weddings. I created a whole new category to the subject of outdoor weddings, and have researched and read nearly everything that I could find on outdoor weddings. From all the work that I have put into the subject, there are (I think anyway) a group of really quality articles that you can use to help plan your outdoor wedding. From deciding if you should even have an outdoor wedding, to tips and ideas for outdoor wedding decorations and receptions, theres a lot of great information in those articles that you can use to help you out.

My sister got married in September, and instead of choosing to have a typical indoor church wedding, she wanted a small and intimate, beautiful outdoor wedding. When she told me about it, at first I was a little skeptical. I have to admit, I had all the same fears for her that would be facing any other couple who was planning an outdoor wedding. I didn’t want her to plan a big beautiful outdoor wedding and then have it rained out, or so hot (in Texas, still very likely) that her guests would be miserable and sweating. But she knew what she was doing, and kept to her plan. In the end I was really impressed with the way that it turned out, and the measures that were taken to make sure that her beautiful and special day stayed beautiful and special.

If you’ve always dreamed of taking your vows in the midst of a beautiful rose garden or against the backdrop of a panoramic view of nature, then let our site help you out with what you need to make it the outdoor wedding you’ve always dreamed of. Take a few minutes and check out the articles in my Outdoor Weddings category, and if there are any topics you’d like covered in more detail, or have any particular questions, then please write in and let me know. I’ll do my best to answer your question. Here is wishing you a beautiful wedding.

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Many brides have dreamed of their perfect wedding since they were a little girl. For some, their dream is to be married in a huge cathedral surrounded by beautiful white flowers and a huge white wedding dress with a train that covers most of the church. Many other brides have always dreamed of having their wedding in a particular place, such as their home church, their home, or some other special location that holds special meaning for them. There are some brides though, who from the time they were little girls, have always dreamed of an outdoor wedding. This could be taking your vows with a beautiful backdrop of the mountains, next to a sparkling river or beach, or even just in the midst of a beautiful garden blooming with all sorts of lovely smells and colors of flowers. Unfortunately, many brides who dream of having an outdoor wedding choose not to have an outdoor wedding at all, because of all the potential problems that could pop up and ruin it. So if you are one of those brides who have always dreamed of a beautiful outdoor wedding, and are wondering if you should go ahead and do it, here are some normal fears that come along with planning an outdoor wedding and some great ways on how to get around it.

What if it Rains on the Day of My Outdoor Wedding?

This is probably the biggest fear of brides when they are planning an outdoor wedding. Rain can quickly ruin the beautiful outdoor wedding that you have planned, but not if you have a backup plan. If you are getting married at an outdoor wedding location, then that company should have an indoor wedding chapel or other location in the event of rain that you can use. Check with the people at your chosen wedding site and make sure they have one before signing any contracts. Any quality outdoor wedding location will have an indoor wedding feature in the case of wind or other inclement weather.

What kind of Outdoor Wedding Reception Can I Have?

Many brides who choose to have an outdoor wedding also choose to have their outdoor wedding reception indoors. As mentioned above, most quality outdoor wedding location sites should have a permanent structure that you can use as your wedding reception. If not, then you can rent a wedding tent and have your wedding reception just a few steps away from your outdoor wedding ceremony. Wedding tents come in all shapes and sizes, and prices too. Inside your wedding tent you can have a dance floor, fancy dinner, or even just the early afternoon snack reception that you’ve always dreamed of. Some couples choose to have their wedding reception outdoors, and this is doable, but will take some planning as well. Talk to your caterer about what kinds of food will keep in the weather. You don’t want to have your wedding cake melt on you.

How do I Decorate an Outdoor Wedding?

Your outdoor wedding decorations can be as simple or as elegant as you like, just be sure to remember that nature will lend most of the decorations that you need, and you don’t want to overpower the scene with things that you add yourself. Small lights or candles seem to work best, along with small and simple decorations here and there. For more information, check out my other article, Outdoor Wedding Decorations.

With the right amount of planning, you can have the outdoor wedding of your dreams. You will find that outdoor weddings are charming, and many times more intimate than other kinds of weddings that you choose. Also, many find that taking their vows in nature adds more romance to your wedding day. So, if you are asking yourself, “Should I Have an Outdoor Wedding?” My answer is, if you really want one, then yes. Like I said, with the right amount of planning and backup plans, you can be prepared for anything that nature throws at you.

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