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Our favorite first daughters will be taking on the role of bridesmaids in an upcoming wedding for two White House staffers.
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According to The Daily Mail, lady ex-chief of staff Kristen Jarvis and the President’s former secret service agent Shaun West are tying the knot after falling in love during their time serving in the White House.
The ceremony will be held at Bellevue Conference Center, 30-minutes away from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The bride-to-be gushed about her relationship with Sasha, saying,
“Sasha and I have had a big sister/little sister relationship since the very beginning and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for this girl—and I know she would do the same for me.”
We’re sure the nuptials will be beautiful!
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