Crate and Barrel Ultimate Wedding comes with some serious strings
It sounds like a dream come true for the recently engaged: a $100,000 wedding designed by an event planner to the stars. That's the grand prize of the Crate and Barrel Ultimate Wedding contest. Couples simply have to upload a photo, tell their love story, describe their dream wedding, and their "everyday dream day" -- world peace? -- in 100 words or less. And the rest of us can vote. It sounds like a cool opportunity if you can forward your entry page to an army of family, friends, Facebook friends and Twitter followers.
There is no such thing as a free wedding, though: some of the restrictions that come with the Grand Prize are startling. Not only are you obligated to do all the press that comes with winning -- you're promoting Crate and Barrel, after all -- but the company and event designer get the final say on your "dream wedding." From the official rules page:
