On the morning of April 29, 22 million Americans tuned in to watch Kate Middleton marry Prince William.

The following week, the couple was on the cover of dozens of magazines, with people still poring over every detail of their royal “I do’s.”

But Kate’s turn as a bridal cover girl would be short-lived.

Just three weeks later, reality star Kim Kardashian landed herself on the front of People magazine with a big ring (with a 20.5-carat diamond, for those keeping score) and the big news that she was engaged to NBA player Kris Humphries.

And with that, the other wedding of the year was under way.

Not convinced the Kardashian hoopla rivals the royals? According to several of the countless paparazzi hoping to get a shot of her wedding this Saturday, a high-quality candid photograph of the bride in her wedding dress could sell for the same price as a 2012 Porsche Boxster.

Kim, and her “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” co-stars/family members, will also have their own four-hour TV special — yes, four hours — to air on E! in two parts, on October 9 and 10 (more..)

Source: CNN