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George W. Bush's daughter ties the knot in secret Kennebunkport ceremony

Former first daughter Barbara Bush Pierce tied the knot in Kennebunkport on Walker's Point over the weekend in a secret ceremony.

KENNEBUNKPORT (NEWS CENTER Maine) — Former first daughter Barbara Pierce Bush tied the knot in Kennebunkport on Walker's Point over the weekend in a secret ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of former President George W. Bush and the granddaughter of former President George H.W. Bush. She shares a name with her grandmother, former First Lady Barbara Bush. She exchanged vows with screenwriter Craig Coyne at the family's compound in front of family and friends.

"The couple exchanged vows in a private family ceremony at Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport, Maine, on Sunday," the family stated in a press release.

The family says George W. Bush, Laura Bush and George H.W. Bush were in attendance. Sister Jenna Bush and her family were also among the witnesses.

"The bride wore an ivory silk crepe Vera Wang custom gown and was escorted by her father and grandfather. The wedding was officiated by the bride’s aunt, Dorothy Bush Koch," stated the family.

Barbara is a Texas native and a graduate of Yale University. She is co-founder and Chair of Global Health Corps. The groom is a screenwriter and a graduate of Vanderbilt University.

The couple plans to reside in New York City.

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Happy tears, heart exploding as I watched this beautiful girl get married in the place that means love and family. I’m so proud to be this beauties sister. ❤️💕💕❤️

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