This post is long overdue! So many exciting events are coming up and so many exciting developments have taken place! I wanted to share them with you.

Pallas Couture are having a sample sale! They’ll be selling off over 100 gowns at their Paddington showroom, some are able to be dyed and others are just plain gorgeous choices for your wedding gown.

The sale will run for four days only from July 29th – August 1st, 2010 and appointments must be made. No walk-ins will be accepted. All gown flaws (if any) will be clearly marked and no alterations will be made. Cash, Mastercard, Visa and EFTPOS will be accepted however there will be a 1% charge on all credit purchase with no returns. There will also be a cancellation fee for missed appointments.

To make an appointment please contact Kathryn Prior on 0417 188 836 or [email protected]

Angela Wilson is holding a New York bridal gala from July 23rd- July 25th in Sydney to showcase the full range of Amsale gowns! This event is the only chance to see the full collection so if you want to attend you must register so you can be allocated a time! There’s a bunch of discounts from selected Sydney vendors if you book too (over $7000 worth of savings).

The ICMS Annual Wedding Expo will be held  at the ICMS in Manly, NSW on Sunday, 2nd of August. Book your tickets here, There will be a fashion show including gowns from Badgley Mischka and Pronuptia Paris plus lots of lovely exhibits.

The lovely Bonnie at Amour Amour has relaunched her blog with a sleek and stylish look! As always Bonnie packs the blog full of snippets of stylish inspiration and is perfect to drink in with your morning cup of tea.

Speaking of relaunches, Kat at Rock N Roll Bride has also added a brand new look to her already funky site! It’s always ozzing with completely fantastic brides who are living up their wedding days their way (with lots of pink hair for good measure)

Our Portobello Jewellery winner has been chosen! Owner Susan has chosen comment number #38! Congratulations Nic! You have won a $300 voucher to spend! I will be in touch shortly with details of your prize!

Finally! Our Shoes of Prey Winner (which was SO HARD to choose!) We went back and forwards on this one, shortlist of 50, shortlist of twenty, shortlist of 10…you get the idea! It came down to two hot contenders but Jodie chose Clare’s shoe as our winner! Congratulations Clare on your winning shoe, we can’t wait to see you walk down the aisle in them! I will be in touch shortly with details of your prize! If you wear Shoes Of Prey on your wedding day let me know,  because i would love to have seen each and every pair made up! Polka Dot Bride readers are so creative!

Any news to add dear readers? Exciting developments?