Power weddings

Everybody loves a wedding. But some capture the whole world's attention, and inevitably each is dubbed the "Wedding of the Century," at least until the next spectacular couple gets their day in the sun. Next up are Prince Albert II of Monaco and South African former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock, who will marry in a civil ceremony on July 1, 2011, and in a religious ceremony that next day.

In this photo, Monaco's Prince Albert II and fiancee Charlene Wittstock arrive for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, in London.

Prince William and Catherine Middleton

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Britain's Prince William and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stand outside of Westminster Abbey following their wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.

More royal wedding photos

Chelsea Clinton and Mark Mezvinsky

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton wed longtime beau Marc Mezvinsky in an interfaith ceremony at the Astor Courts estate in Rhinebeck, N.Y., on July 31, 2010. The bride's dress was by Vera Wang, and the groom's tux was from Burberry.

Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel, Duke of Vastergotland pose after their wedding in Storkyrkan Church on June 19, 2010, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Jenna Bush and Henry Hager

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hager pose for photographs along the lake at Prairie Chapel Ranch following their wedding ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Crawford, Texas.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

The gorgeous but ill-fated marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in London on July 29, 1981, was watched by over half-a-million people in Britain, and a global audience of a staggering 750 million.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer are shown during their marriage service in St. Paul's Cathedral in London on July 29, 1981.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

Britain's Prince Charles kisses his bride, Princess Diana, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after their wedding on July 29, 1981.

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly

American movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III at Monaco Cathedral in the tiny principality of Monaco on April 19, 1956. The marriage endured until her death in 1982, and produced three children, including the nation's current ruler, Prince Albert.

Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy

Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was a socialite and news photographer and John F. Kennedy was a promising young U.S. senator from Massachusetts when the two were married in Newport, R.I. on Sept. 12, 1953.

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

Britain's Princess Elizabeth married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in a lavish televised ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey on Nov. 20, 1947. The Queen and Prince Philip celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2007.

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

Princess Elizabeth leaves Westminster Abbey in London with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, after their wedding ceremony on Nov. 20, 1947.

The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson

Queen Elizabeth's uncle, Edward VIII, abandoned the throne of Great Britain to marry the woman he loved. Here, he is seen with his wife, American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson, just after their civil and religious wedding ceremonies at the Chateau de Cande in France on June 3, 1937. They became the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in exile.

Princess Caroline and Philippe Junot

Princess Caroline of Monaco, eldest daughter of Princess Grace, stands with her husband, Philippe Junot, at the entrance of Monaco Palace after their church wedding on June 29, 1978. The couple were divorced in 1980.

Tricia Nixon And Edward Cox

Tricia Nixon Cox and her new husband, Edward Finch Cox, cut their giant wedding cake at the White House on June 12, 1971. President Richard M. Nixon is seen leading the applause behind the couple.

Tricia Nixon And Edward Cox

President Richard Nixon kisses his daughter, Tricia, as she and her husband, Edward Cox, prepare to leave the White House after their wedding on June 12, 1971.

Lynda Bird Johnson and Capt. Charles Robb

At another White House wedding, President Lyndon B. Johnson escorted his daughter Lynda Bird Johnson to the East Room of the White House on Dec. 9, 1967. She married Marine Corps Capt. Charles S. Robb, later a U.S. senator from Virginia.

Prince Karim Aga Khan and Lady Sarah

Prince Karim Aga Khan and his bride, Princess Salima, the former Lady Sarah Crichton-Stuart, pose for an official picture before their religious wedding at the Aga Khan's mansion on Paris' Left Bank on Oct. 28, 1969.

Chiang Kai-Shek and Mei Lin-Soong

Chinese leader Gen. Chiang Kai-Shek and his bride, Mei Ling-Soong, pose for a portrait after their wedding in Shanghai, China, on Dec. 1, 1927. After the communist takeover of China, the nation's political and military leader was forced to retreat to Taiwan, where he ruled a miniature Republic of China until his death in 1975.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

In a contemporary illustration, Queen Victoria of Great Britain is depicted exchanging wedding vows with Prince Albert in the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace in London on Feb. 10, 1840.