It’s time for the final roundup of 2010! So many exciting things to finish off the year with, though I can barely believe we’re here!

Firstly some posts around the specialty blogs

Wanting a gorgeous Australian produced shirt? Check out Polka Dot Groom for my latest find

Real bride Aimee decides on her reception location on Polka Dot Weddings

Whitney gives time saving wedding planning tips on Polka Dot Wisdom.

We’re winding down the new posts until 2011, but we’re still taking contributors! So if you’d like to sign up and contribute to one of our specialty blogs, just register for a personalised collection and fill out the contributor application!

The anniversary issue of Eco Beautiful Weddings has launched! Along with some amazing giveaways for our US brides! Not only can you win a chevy for a week (cruising honeymoon anyone?) you can also win an eco friendly cotton wedding gown from The Cotton Bride!

Online mega store Pink Frosting is having a sale to end off 2010! They’ve discounted over 160 products by 60% of more including wedding favors and bomboniere, wedding decorations, party supplies, Christmas decorations and more. I always love to look over the party goods at Pink Frosting so it’s worth a look for a last minute treat!

Sydney wedding coordinators Paper, Lace & Confetti launched their brand new website this week. To celebrate, they’re holding a launch party like no other! The launch is on February 3rd 2011 and will feature live entertainment and a showcase of some of Sydney’s favourite wedding vendors! There’ll be champagne and canapes as well as plenty of giveaways (including an event planning package from the girls) Register here for your ticket.

Sydney bridal designer Clarissa Grace are sadly shutting their doors. From January 8th they’re having a sample sale and all stock is heavily reduced until sold! Call 02 9531 2407 to make an appointment.

Have you entered our Belcanto Designs giveaway yet? As a treat, Belcanto Designs is offering Polka Dot Bride readers 20% off their best selling rhinestone and pearl chandelier earrings.

Have you voted for your favourite entry in our Henry Roth “Win Your Dream Wedding Gown” competition yet? Voting closes next week!

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service is holding their Christmas appeal – we all know how vital this service is to our health and by supporting it you’re helping to save so many lives. It’s worth considering pre (and post really!) Christmas. They’ve even come up with a printable “Perfect Gift” box you can give to family and friends to encourage them to donate blood over Christmas. Visit the ARCBS website to learn more.

I have ten double passes to the new movie ‘Heartbreaker’ for Polka Dot Bride readers to GIVE AWAY! To win a double pass for some time out with your girl friends or loved ones over Christmas just leave a comment on the entry telling me your favourite way to mend a broken heart. Entrants must live in Australia and be aged 18 or older and competition closes December 23rd 5pm 2010.

I love this Save The Date video sent over by Adam- he’s a producer and she’s an actress in Hollywood- I love that the video reflects their personalities while also being a lot of fun!