
in defense of the bridezilla
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The Importance of Protecting a Royal Bloodline
In Bhutan the Dragon King Jigme Kezar his wedding to Chetsun Pema who is actually a woman with no royal connections considered a commoner cost an estimated 17 million dollars. And on the fashion front royal weddings like any high profile events set trends that trickle down through the social classes. For Princess Diana's wedding to then Prince Charles in 1981 her poofy wedding dress as well known to have set a trend of confectionary bridal gowns but also the sapphire blue ring she wore paved the way for future brides to skip the diamond as the center stone and opt for something with more of a pop. In 2011 Kate Middleton's royal wedding gown caused
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