I have listened to many of Bishop Jakes' inspiring and uplifting messages over the years. I wish the couple nothing but pure wedded bliss! Ok, back to blogger's tone...Bishop T.D. Jakes, referred to as "America's Best Preacher" by CNN and Time Magazine, witnessed the union of his youngest daughter, Sarah Dionne Jakes,19, to Robert Henson, 22, her college sweetheart. The ceremony took place at The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas followed by a fairy-tale reception at the Jakes's palatial 28-acre estate. Guests included Tyler Perry, Dr. Phil McGraw, Deion Sanders, Tom Joyner and wife Donna Richardson Joyner, Paula White, Michael Irvin and Emmit Smith.
"The front lawn of Jakes's home was transformed into an enchanted forest replete with fog, mimes, a string quartet playing in a gazebo, and an ice sculpture of a glass slipper
Arriving in a Just Married-tagged horse-drawn carriage, the newlyweds were in every sense the evening's Cinderella and Prince Charming. "I really can't take credit for any of this," said Sarah, a broadcast journalism major who graduates next May.
Guests were treated to a buffet-style spread and a performance by singer Carl Thomas. But the night's best performance was the newlyweds' first dance. 
Surrounded by friends and loved ones, Sarah and Robert only had eyes for each other."
Surrounded by friends and loved ones, Sarah and Robert only had eyes for each other."~ Kenya N. Byrd, Essence Magazine Online
In his thoughtful blog, Bishop Jakes shared these words as he reflected on the day:
Almost perfect for us was the surreal presence of well wishers from near and far. Preachers, business tycoons, political
figures, and talk show hosts all came together. The eclectic guest list brought out both secular and sacred personalities, but they all came to join our many personal friends in wishing our children well. I knew my wife missed her mother being there. I knew that she remembered fondly her mother getting her ready for our wedding so many years before. Still my wife worked feverishly on Sarah's gown, hair, make-up, eyebrows, perfume, and everything
else imaginable. I too ached for my father's reassurance and my mother's practical wisdom, but I realized that those days are gone and these are quickly fleeting. I was so thankful for the people who I knew didn't really have time to attend, but came anyway. The greatest presence was from one we couldn't get a picture of, the Lord Himself, and with Him in attendance, then the wedding was a success!
~Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bishop'sBlog, "A Perfect Day"
This wonderful event was exclusively covered by Essence Magazine with all photos by Rance Elgin.
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