Prince & Mayte’s wedding pic, Valentine’s Day 1996
If you want a peek into the inner sanctum of Prince, this might just be the closest you’ll ever get. This auction is “curated” by Prince’s ex-wife Mayte Garcia and former manager Owen Husney –which makes you wonder if Prince really wants this to happen?
Vanity Fair just featured this interview with Mayte,
In an interview last year, Garcia reflected on her relationship with Prince, which ended in 2000.
“Our entire time together was amazing and surreal, and he showed me some incredible things and introduced me to incredible people,” said the ex, for whom Prince wrote “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.”
The two married on Valentine’s Day 1996 in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis. Fittingly, white doves were released as the duo exchanged vows. Prince, as you might imagine, was not a prototypical husband—never taking Garcia on a date (although their home did have a night club inside), always wearing high heels, and, because of his mid-career name change, making it hard for Garcia to address him.
“We never had any pet names, and I don’t think in the whole time we were together I called him anything, which I guess is a bit weird.”
“I never called him Prince because I wanted him to be a person to me, not the man behind Purple Rain. Plus, technically, I was married to the Symbol. Our house was full of them, but I just couldn’t say the word. When we got married it was much easier. If someone else was there I could say, ‘Could I speak to my husband please?’”
Sadly, the two split after losing their son, Boy Gregory, a week after he was born, and suffering another miscarriage.
“There is no animosity or bad blood, and he was my husband and the father of my child. So although I am not actively in love with him, I will always love him—he’s a great guy.”
So, here are some of the superstar’s fabulously decadent costumes, props, jewelry and even his wedding china. It’s also has the 2.2-carat diamond engagement ring Prince used to propose to Garcia, his then back-up dancer (bids begin at $100,000), to a demo tape made in 1978 (starting bid, $20,000). Have a look. You can see more outfits that no one in the world could ever wear and even bid on them here at Nate D. Sanders Auctions.
Prince Diamond Engagement Ring & Handwritten Marriage Proposal to Mayte Garcia. Starting bid, $100,000
Prince’s Bride’s Wedding Dress Ensemble — Stunning Backless Dress, Full Length Wrap With Faux Fur Trim & 11” x 14.25” Portrait Photo of the Couple. Starting bid, $25,000
50 Piece Set of China From Prince’s Wedding — Featuring Prince’s Love Symbol. Starting bid, $50,000
Pair of Goblets From Prince’s Wedding to Mayte Garcia — Engraved With Their Wedding Date of February 14th, 1996. Starting bid, $20,000
Prince Worn Electric Blue Shirt & Pants With Beige Shoes — Worn on the Cover of His 1999 Album ”Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic”. Starting bid, $30,000
1978 Cassette Tape Containing Six Early Songs by Prince — Includes an Early Version of “Sometimes It Snows in April”. Starting bid, $20,000
Prince Stage-Used Handcuffs — Used During the Performance of ”The Most Beautiful Girl in the World”. Starting bid, $10,000
Moon & Star Ear Wrap Worn by Prince –Worn at 1998 NBA All-Star Game With Spike Lee. Starting bid, $7,000
Scorpio Diamond Necklace Worn by Prince When he Met Prince Charles. Starting bid, $30,000
Prince Worn ”Love / Life” Outfit with Matching Shoes Bearing His Love Symbol. Starting bid, $7,000
$100 check, endorsed by Prince Nelson. Starting bid, $2000
(T/Y Tad; via Vanity Fair)
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