Princess Cadance

Princess Cadance is a Pegasus unicorn pony who is scheduled to appear in the second season's two-part finale, A Canterlot Wedding, alongside Shining Armor, her husband-to-be. The New York Times ad for the second season's finale states that "Cadance served as a foal-sitter for the groom's younger sister, Twilight Sparkle", and that she is the niece of Princess Celestia.

Development
Lauren Faust was involved in the inception of the story in which Princess Cadance appears. At that point in development, Cadance was not designed as a Pegasus unicorn, and Faust was surprised to see her as such; the decision was made after she was no longer working on the show.

Name
The Princess's name was inspired by that of the daughter of a Hasbro Studios executive. Cadence is also a musical term meaning modulation, inflection rhythm, or the closing sequence of a musical phrase. The original spelling was used by Hasbro in early publicity material and some products, but the later variation "Cadance" is now used exclusively and prominently in publicity material and products. A New York Times ad gave Cadance's full title as Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, and it was mentioned within the episode by Fluttershy.

Merchandise
A "Pony Princess Wedding Castle" featuring a plastic castle, Shining Armor brushable, and Princess Cadance brushable, has been set to be released August 2012.

Gallery

 * Princess Cadance image gallery