I made Christmas Princess Bride Barbie in honour of my friend Judée who has just announced her engagement to Michael.
Once a couple decide to marry, a million questions arise in regards to the actual wedding.
Where? A tropical island getaway, something quick at City Hall, a short ceremony in your living room, a hotel ballroom, under a tree at a public garden, a cathedral service by candlelight or an Elvis chapel in Vegas?
Who should be on the guest list? The list can range from just two witnesses pulled off the street, to only parents and siblings, to anyone who can afford to join you in Paradise, to all your Facebook friends.
What will the bride wear? A navy blue skirt suit, a Steampunk ensemble in black lace with tall leather boots, a sarong over a white bikini, a soft silk shift with floating chiffon panels, or a $10,000 gown covered in crystals and beads with a long train and a veil?
For Barbie, the answer is easy. All of the above.
This is a place where Barbie and bags of fabric scraps meet. With each post, you will see a Barbie creation and learn its significance. The project began many years ago, when a young girl received the gift of a lifetime from her mother.
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