The First Lady and her staff have spent months preparing for the event and the White House released pictures and a 38-second video of Melania Trump overseeing the details. By AFPMore by this AuthorWASHINGTON,US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hold their first state dinner on Tuesday, hosting the leader of America's oldest ally for a glittering event at the White House. The Cross Hall of the White House will be decorated with more than 1,200 cherry blossom branches, while the dining room will feature white sweet peas and white lilacs. The White House said it will showcase "the best of America's cuisines and traditions, with nuances of French influences." SPRING LAMBThe opening course will be greens from the White House kitchen garden first planted by former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Source: Daily Nation April 24, 2018 06:45 UTC