Here's Your Chance To Win a Wedding with The Knot
One lucky couple will get to choose up to 10 vendors from The Knot Vendor Marketplace and we'll cover the costs*. It's free to enter, just complete your entry on the Win a Wedding landing page by February 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
Here's how it works:
- Choose up to 10 vendors from The Knot Vendor Marketplace*
- We'll cover your wedding vendor costs up to $50,000*
- Already booked a few vendors? We'll reimburse paid invoices, too!*
*Terms and conditions apply. Wedding must occur between 3/11/26 and 3/11/27
More questions? Check out our FAQs below.
Q: How do I enter the sweepstakes?
A: To be successfully entered, you must complete two steps:
- Sign up or log into your account via the official sweepstakes landing page and complete the entry form by February 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
- Verify your email address associated with your account. If your email is not verified, you will be prompted to do so after completing the sign-up form. Please check your spam or promotions tab for the verification email. Your entry is not complete until your email address is verified.
Q: I'm already signed up to The Knot. Am I still eligible for the sweepstakes?
A: Yes, if you are already a member of The Knot follow the directions on the official sweepstakes landing page to enter your name & email address associated with your account. Please check your spam or promotions tab for the verification email. Your entry is not complete until your email address is verified.
Q: How can I increase my chances of winning?
A: In addition to the mandatory entry via the official sweepstakes landing page, you can earn up to three (3) additional entries by performing the following actions during the Entry Period (January 6, 2026 to February 10, 2026):
- App Sign-In: Download and sign into The Knot app for the first time (earn 1 additional entry)
- Venue Lead: After completing the landing page entry, submit a new lead to a Reception Venue (earn 1 additional entry)
- Non-Venue Lead: After completing the landing page entry, submit a new lead to any eligible vendor category other than Reception Venues (earn 1 additional entry)
Maximum total entries per participant is four (4).
Q: What's included in the prize?
A: The winner will receive up to $50,000 in the form of vendor invoice payments or reimbursements. All invoices must be for eligible vendors on The Knot Vendor Marketplace, who are primarily based in the United States and for services for a wedding happening between March 11, 2026 and March 11, 2027. If the winner has already made payment to a vendor for services for a wedding within this timeframe, the winner will be reimbursed within 45 days of receipt of each invoice and related proof of payment. The number of vendor invoices submitted is limited to 10 and all invoices must be submitted by July 1, 2027.
Q: Which vendors are included?
A: The $50,000 prize must be spent on vendors listed on The Knot Vendor Marketplace, who are primarily based in the United States, and must be within the following eligible categories: Reception Venues, Wedding Photographers, Catering, Bridal Salons, Wedding Planners, Wedding Cakes, Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, DJs, Wedding Bands, Videographer, Wedding Rentals, Beauty Services, Florists, Officiants & Premarital Counseling, Photo Booths, Bar Services, Transportation, Soloists & Ensembles, Decor, Invitations, Favors & Gifts and Hotel Room Blocks. Vendors within the following categories on The Knot Vendor Marketplace will not be eligible for Prize: Travel Specialists, Dance Lessons and Jewelers.
Q: Can I enter if I've already booked several vendors?
A: Yes! If you've already booked vendors for a wedding happening between March 11, 2026 and March 11, 2027, we will reimburse you upon receipt of each invoice and related proof of payment as long as the vendors are listed within eligible categories on The Knot Vendor Marketplace. The number of different vendors' invoices is limited to 10 and all invoices must be submitted by July 1, 2027.
Q: How will I know if I've entered?
A: Once you have created your account on The Knot via the sweepstakes page and verified your email address, you will receive a confirmation email. You will then receive additional qualifying emails for each of the optional secondary entries (App Download, Venue Lead, Non-Venue Vendor Lead).
Q: Who can enter the sweepstakes?
A: Entrants must be at least 18 years old, a US resident, a registered user of The Knot, have a wedding date between March 11, 2026 and March 11, 2027, and be using eligible vendors listed on The Knot Vendor Marketplace for their wedding. *Terms and conditions apply.
Q: When will the winner be contacted?
A: The winner will be contacted on or around March 11, 2026.
Q: How will the winner be contacted?
A: The Potential Winner will be contacted via the email provided on entry and required to execute and return an Affirmation of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release (where required and/or permitted) within seventy-two hours of the notification attempt. Entrants are encouraged to check their spam folder to ensure they receive timely notification.
In the event the potential Winner does not respond to the notification attempt within the specified time, such Prize may be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate Winner in a drawing from among all remaining eligible Entries received, time permitting.
Q: Should I not book any vendors until the winner has been announced?
A: We encourage you to keep browsing and booking your vendors on The Knot. If you are selected as the winner, you will be reimbursed for what you have spent on services for vendors in eligible categories, up to the prize budget of $50,000.
Q: What happens if I signed up via the wrong page?
A: Entries will only be counted if you signed up (or if you are an existing user, registered your email) on the sweepstakes landing page and verified your email address.
Q: When does the sweepstakes end?
A: The sweepstakes ends at 11:59pm ET on February 10, 2026
Q: Is there a limit on the number of vendors I can spend the $50,000 budget on?
A: Yes, there is a maximum of 10 vendors and they must be vendors listed on The Knot Vendor Marketplace, who are primarily based in the United States, and must be within the following eligible categories: Reception Venues, Wedding Photographers, Catering, Bridal Salons, Wedding Planners, Wedding Cakes, Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, DJs, Wedding Bands, Videographer, Wedding Rentals, Beauty Services, Florists, Officiants & Premarital Counseling, Photo Booths, Bar Services, Transportation, Soloists & Ensembles, Decor, Invitations, Favors & Gifts and Hotel Room Blocks. Vendors within the following categories on The Knot Vendor Marketplace will not be eligible for Prize: Travel Specialists, Dance Lessons and Jewelers
Q: Can the prize money be used for a vendor that isn't listed on The Knot?
A: No, the vendor must be listed on The Knot Vendor Marketplace on February 10, 2026. If you have already booked different vendors who are not listed on The Knot, we will not reimburse you.
Q: Is this prize transferable? If I win but don't want it, can I pass it to an engaged friend?
A: The prize is non-transferable, except at The Knot's discretion. If you have engaged friends or family members, be sure to pass the details on so they can sign up too!