BRIDAL CONTEST RULES

The Bridal Contest is exclusively for engaged couples currently planning their wedding in Ontario ("Contestants"). Contestants earn points through various activities, and the highest point scorers will be crowned the Grand Prize winners. As of now, there will be 8 winning couples, with only one couple winning the Grand Prize. The contestants with with the highest number of points will be announced on July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter. Additionally, there will be vendor giveaways on Bridal Confidential's Instagram.

For full contest rules, refer to the Bridal Contest Terms and Conditions.

Contest Period:
January 7, 2025 to June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

How to Enter:
To be eligible to participate in the Bridal Contest, you must be planning a wedding, a legal resident of Ontario who is of legal age as of January 1, 2025, a registered and confirmed BridalConfidential.com account holder, a follower of Bridal Confidential, Transat Travel and Grand Palladium on Instagram and/or Facebook and you must submit a photo of you and your partner to be featured on the Bridal Contest webpage (preferably an engagement photo, but not necessary). Under "Title", please include you and your fiancé's name and wedding date (i.e. John & Jane - December 7, 2025). Once reviewed by Bridal Confidential, your photo should be posted live within 2 business days.

How to Earn Contest Points:
There are five ways to earn Bridal Contest points:

1. Get Likes On Your Contest Photo
   • Share a direct link to your Bridal Contest photo with your family and friends and encourage them to vote/like your photo
   • Votes are tracked and presented on the Bridal Confidential website in real time. Only one vote is allowed per visitor (IP address)
   • For every vote, you'll receive one contest point
2. Connect With Bridal Confidential Vendors
   • Request information or schedule meetings with Bridal Confidential vendors directly our site using the "Message Vendor" contact form found on every vendor business page in our Wedding Directory
   • For every 5 Bridal Confidential vendors contacted, you'll receive 25 contest points, up to a maximum of 50 vendors contacted
3. Book With Bridal Confidential Vendors
   • Book wedding-related services with any Bridal Confidential vendor featured on our Wedding Directory
   • Provide proof of booking/purchase via email to contest@bridalconfidential.com with either a receipt or email from vendor
   • For every booking over $100, you'll receive 40 contest points
4. Write a Review on Google
   • Share a positive Google Review about Bridal Confidential and our digital wedding platform
   • This one-time review offers 15 contest points
5. Refer a Local Business to Bridal Confidential
   • Encourage a new business to join Bridal Confidential through one of our annual vendor advertising packages
   • Receive 50 contest points for referring any new business

PRIZES

Grand Prize:
The Grand Prize winners will enjoy a 7-night stay for two (2) at the all-inclusive 5-star Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico! Trip also includes complimentary airfare with Air Transat from Toronto.

• Subject to availability, some blackout periods will apply.
• Must be used by December 15, 2025

Exclusive Vendor Prizes:
Bridal Confidential local vendors are also giving away some incredible wedding-related prizes, including:

• Engagement Photoshoot with John Lyons Photography
• Engagement Videography Package from Lovestar Films
• Wedding Officiant Services from Enduring Promises
• Delicious Wedding Cake from Jessy Cakes
• Deluxe Fitting Package, including Gown Alterations from Sew Retro Bridal Alterations
• 50% Off Any Groom/Groomsmen Suit Package from The Suit Shop Co. 
• Wedding Bouquet & Boutonnière from LaPier’s Flowers & Gifts

More vendor prizes may be added soon!

Vendor Giveaways:
Bridal Confidential also gives away wedding-related prizes from its local wedding vendors via Instagram. Giveaways include anything from free photo engagement shoots to discounted services. Bridal Contestants are required to follow Bridal Confidential's Instagram contest rules and winners will be chosen randomly.

Email Communications:
Every contestant who enters the Bridal Contest opts in to receive email communications from Bridal Confidential and from our Travel Sponsor, Transat Travel. Contestants may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by using the "unsubscribe" link provided in each email.

For full contest rules, refer to the Bridal Contest Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions, please contact contest@bridalconfidential.com.