WIN YOUR WEDDING
small town | BIG DAY | WIN YOUR WEDDING & mini moon
Dreaming of an intimate wedding that feels romantic, meaningful, and truly unforgettable?
Downtown Carleton Place BIA and WOW FM are pleased to announce your chance to win a storybook riverside small-town wedding in the heart of Carleton Place — complete with a curated celebration and mini-moon experience full of local and memorable experiences
What You Could Win
Riverside Wedding Ceremony – Intimate Reception – Wedding Dress – Bridal Bouquet – Jewellery Gift – Two-Night Stay – Mini-Moon Local Experiences
- Riverside Wedding at Town Hall Square (with Officiant & Licenses)
- Bridal Suite, Rain & Reception Space at 18 Mill Street
- Wedding Photo Op from Pop Marqee & Carleton Place Nursery
- Dress from With Love Rack Bridal (up to $1000)
- Bouquet from The Floral Boutique
- Wedding Cake from Oh So Sweet (Freska)
- Champagne Toast and Charcuterie
- Jewellery from Burns Jewellers ($500)
- Wedding Photos from Randi-Lynne Creative
- Wedding Day Wake-up Package from Foundry Coffee Bar
- 2 Night Stay at the Grand Hotel
- Wedding Dance Special from Total Rhythm Dance Studio
- Engagement Photos or Portraits from Nowforever Photography
- Beard Trim/Haircut from Towne Barber
- One Night at the Black Tartan Kitchen Air BnB + a four course Dinner for 2
- Brunch for 2 + reservations at Freska
- Couples Wedding Flash Tattoos from Mississippi Ink
- Honeymoon Blend Candlemaking Workshop from North and Rose
- 5 pin Bowling at Chasin’ Turkeys
- Lunch to go from The Little German Bakery
- 50% off Cooking Class at Blue Spoon Atelier
- $100 Gift Card from Coastal
- Mini-Moon itinerary & swag from Carleton Place Tourism
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How to Enter
Tell us your love story
Step 1: Apply Online
Beginning April 20th, submit your application online, including:
- A video (60 seconds or less) telling your love story and what winning your micro-wedding and mini-moon would mean to you.
- Two photos of you as a couple
- Completed application questions
Step 2: Listen & Qualify
Starting May 1, listen to 92.3 WOW FM for your names announced on-air.
If your names are called, text:
Your names + “I DO”
to qualify for your chance to win.
Step 3: Voting *Round 1
Share your entry, and recruit friends and family to VOTE online for you! Top 5 Entries will proceed to Round 2.
Step 4. Voting *Round 2
Top 5 couples will have their story featured and have another round of voting. The winning couple will be announced LIVE on 92.3 WOW FM at Bridge Street SummerFest in Downtown Carleton Place July 25, 2026.
Step 5: Say I DO
Enjoy your BIG DAY in small town style on October 17th 2026 & then redeem your mini-moon at your leisure.
Can I enter?
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be legally able to be married in Canada
- You must agree to the terms and conditions
- You must be available on October 17th 2026
Say Yes, Carleton Place Campaign: Small Town Big Day – Win your Wedding & Mini-Moon
Official Contest Rules (Summary)
Eligibility:
The Say Yes, Carleton Place – Win Your Wedding contest (the “Contest”) is open to couples who are legally eligible to marry and are residents of Canada. Participants must be able to accept and participate in the prize on October 17, 2026. Employees, board members, and immediate family members of the Downtown Carleton Place BIA and participating sponsors are not eligible to enter.
How to Enter:
To enter, couples must submit:
- One (1) video submission of 60 seconds or less, including audio
- Two (2) photos of the entrants as a couple
- Answer important questions
Submissions must tell the couple’s love story and explain why they would like to win their Small Town, Big Day in Carleton Place (and/or what it would mean to them to win). All entries must be submitted by May 25, 2026 and qualified via Listen/Text by May 30, 2026 in order to be voted on.
Use of Content & Consent:
By entering the Contest, participants agree that their submitted video, photos, names, likenesses, and love story may be used, shared, published, and reproduced by the Downtown Carleton Place BIA and its partners for promotional, marketing, and media purposes, in any format, without additional compensation.
Judging & Voting:
All eligible entries may be shared publicly. Entries will be qualified via Listen & Text through 92.3 WOW FM before advancing to a public online voting phase. The entry receiving the highest number of valid public votes (after both rounds of online voting) will be declared the winner, subject to verification.
Prize:
One (1) couple will win the Say Yes, Carleton Place – Win Your Wedding prize package, which may include contributed goods, services, and experiences from participating businesses. The prize has no cash value, is non-transferable, and may not be substituted. No cash alternatives will be offered.
Winner Requirements:
The selected winner must be available on October 17, 2026 to accept and participate in the prize experience. Failure to meet availability requirements may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
General Conditions:
The Downtown Carleton Place BIA and WOW FM reserve the right to verify eligibility, disqualify incomplete or non-compliant entries, and cancel or modify the Contest if necessary. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations.
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Come back here to submit your entry on Monday April 20th
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