Grand Prize

The Ultimate Wedding with a whopping $100,000 value. And to make it even sweeter, this day of perfection will be organized by A–list planner extraordinaire Jo Gartin.

2nd Prize

One $7500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

3rd Prize

One $2500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

Honorable Mention

15 winners will each receive a
$1000 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

Popular Vote Winner

The highest vote–getter will receive a
$500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

The Contest

The Planner

Your big day will be in the savvy hands of A–list planner Jo Gartin, who’s planned the nuptials of stars such as Kate Walsh and Tori Spelling, and now maybe, you. Known for her impeccable style and unique ideas, Gartin will make your affair one to remember.

The Announcement

All entries must be in by 11:59 pm CST on March 31, 2010. Couples are encouraged to run their own marketing campaigns, as the 50 finalists will be those with the most votes. A panel that includes Jo Gartin, along with judges from Crate and Barrel and Daily Candy will then select a winner. We will notify the lucky couple and the 18 other winners and post all winners on crateandbarrel.com/ultimatewedding in April 2010.

The Celebration

The planning will begin once the announcement is made. Gartin will be at your beck and call to bring your Ultimate Wedding to life, from designing invitations, choosing a locale, and setting the scene to creating a menu, picking a band, and coming up with favors.

Time is money, so hop to and register.
Its vow or never!

Learn more about celebrity wedding planner
Jo Gartin

Sample Contest Entry

Our love story (in 100 words or less).

When his lab immediately rushed over to my Chihuahua at the dog park, we both rushed over to stop the madness. After some awkward small talk, we realized it was more than puppy love. They’ll be walking us down the aisle.

Three important details about our
Ultimate Wedding.

It will be a small destination wedding on a farm (albeit a fancy one) where there are plenty of activities for guests (swimming in a lake, tractor rides, spa). All family members will behave themselves. There will be a gospel choir singing during the ceremony.

Our everyday dream day.

We would go for a horseback trail ride, stop and have a picnic lunch, and watch the sunset while sharing a great bottle of wine.

Register at Crate and Barrel

Enter the Ultimate Wedding Contest between
February 1, 2010 and March 31, 2010 by first registering online at crateandbarrel.com. Just click the “Create My Registry” button just above on this page.

Complete the Contest Entry Form

After registering at our site, you’ll have the opportunity to link to the Ultimate Wedding contest entry website, where you’ll need to tell us about yourselves:

1. Upload a photo of you and your fiancé;
   
2. Tell us your love story in 100 words or less;
   
3. Share three important details of your Ultimate Wedding in 100 words or less;
   
4. Describe your everyday dream day in 100 words or less.
   

Your entry will go live for all to see. Friends and family can vote for you online at ultimateweddingcontest.com.

Get Out the Vote

Once you’ve created your profile, it’s your job to get as many people to vote for you! 50 couples will be chosen by the voting public to move on to the next round—heartfelt declarations, funny stories, and grassroots marketing plans are welcome.

Add to Your Crate and Barrel Registry

To advance to the final round, your wedding registry must contain at least 50 items and have a total value of at least $2000. With all the great selection of product at Crate and Barrel, this will be easy

Final Judging

A panel that includes Jo Gartin along with
Crate and Barrel and Daily Candy will then select a winner. We will notify the lucky couple and post winners on crateandbarrel.com in April 2010.

View the official contest rules