Announcing the Winners of the first ever Charm Weddings Toilet Paper Derby Hat Contest presented by
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Grand Prize Winner is Kari Curletto of Nevada! She wins $500 and a display in an Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium! Her entry is named "Silver Charm" after the oldest living Derby race winning horse. It features a TP and Glue crank that makes Silver Charm leap in the air!

Second Place went to Susan Nicholson of Georgia. She won $250 for her entry named "Rosé Bouquet. Her entry is a wide brimmed hat in a soft and subtle pink. It features oversized flowers, fluffy ruffles and a floral brim.

There was a Tie for Third Place and the winners are Gale Ruppel of Missouri and Roy Cruz of Virginia. Gale's entry is named "Polly Loves the Races!" and Roy's is Named "A Queen Called Mom!"

Gale's "Polly Loves the Races!"

Roys' "A Queen Called Mom!"

New Contest!!
The 2026 Toilet Paper Derby Hat Contest!

We have a brand new contest...Can you create a Kentucky Derby inspired Hat or Fascinator using only Toilet Paper, Tape, Glue and Needle and Thread? Be sure to check out the Contest Page and the Rules before you start!

The 2026 Charm Weddings Toilet Paper Derby Hat Contest Presented by Ripley's Believe It or Not! Starts April 2, 2026 and the Deadline is April 28, 2026.

Winner announcement will take place on May 1, 2026.

We are thrilled to have Ripley's Believe It or Not! join us in bringing you our brand new contest! We appreciate and love working with Ripley's, who have worked with us for 20 years!

Highlights of the 2022 Toilet Paper
Wedding Dress Contest

The 2022 Charm Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Finale took place on September 15th at The Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort. Emmy Nominee and Broadway Star, Paige Davis Hosted the finale runway event!

International Artist and Multi Genre Violinist Ian Mann (Insta:@ianbmann) performed gorgeous music throughout the event!