The Barbie Sphere: Here Come The Brides

From 1999, Millennium Wedding Teresa and Barbie.

Possibly the most highly publicized wedding so far during this millennium occured on April 29, 2011 between Prince Williams and Catherine Middleton...

and probably the most highly anticipated wedding since the wedding between the Prince's parents 30 years ago...

From Reuters:
"Fashionistas across the world had been engulfed in months of fevered speculation over who would get the career-defining job of designing one of the most talked-about outfits of the decade. The dress featured a long train and hand-made lace applique over an ivory-coloured bodice and skirt, made of silk and satin. Inspired by the Middleton's new coat of arms, Kate's earrings included diamond oak leaves and pear-shaped diamond acorns..."

Here come the brides...

1996 reproduction of 1960's Wedding Day Barbie

This is one of the first bridal Barbies that I purchased, 1989's "Wedding Fantasy" Barbie. The exaggerated puffed sleeves typified the style of the 1980's.

A year later, Midge, Barbie's best friend tied the knot.

From 1990. "Wedding Day Midge"

Here's an entire entourage: Bridesmaid Barbie,Midge the Bride, Alan the Groom, Ken the best man, Todd the ring bearer, and Kelly the flower girl. The current Ken has the Alan face and head mold.

Brides from the late 1990's, "Wedding Day Barbies" made exclusively for collectors in the Philippines, where many Barbies are manufactured. I purchased these from ebay years ago and currently are very rare.