Essense Designs Nominated for 2016 International Bridal Industry Awards

Overland Park, KS, June 11, 2016 --(PR.com)-- ​​​​​​​​​​​​International bridal gown design house, Essense Designs, has been nominated in three out of three eligible categories for the 2016 Distinctive Excellence in the Bridal Industry (DEBI) Awards. The awards are regarded as the highest honor for design and manufacturing in the bridal industry, and are presented by National Bridal Market Chicago and New York International Bridal Week.

Essense Designs is returning to defend its title in the coveted ‘Bridal Manufacturer of the Year’ category for Essense of Australia as well as the Bridesmaid category for its Sorella Vita collection; both of which it proudly won at last year’s 2015 DEBI Awards. The ‘Bridal Manufacturer of the Year’ Award recognizes the manufacturer that excels in every single part of business including: customer service, design excellence, customer satisfaction, reliable delivery, and overall excellence. In addition, the Stella York collection has been nominated for ‘Collection of the Year’ for design innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

“We are so honored to be nominated for these prestigious awards,” saidMartine Harris, Chief Creative Officer. “One of our core values is to create mutually beneficial and truly long-lasting relationships with our stores, so to be selected by retailers in this manner is quite meaningful.”

The award winners will be announced during National Bridal Market Chicago. This year’s award ceremony will be held at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois on the evening of September 10, 2016.

About Essense Designs
Essense Designs was founded in Perth, Western Australia, by Wayne and Martine Harris in 1992, with the mission to exceed brides' expectations by designing, manufacturing, and wholesaling to retailers wedding gown collections with fashion-forward styling, superb fit, couture finishing, and extraordinary customer service. The company's Overland Park, KS, office in the greater Kansas City metro area, serves as the hub of its northern-hemisphere business, while its original office in Perth, Australia, serves the southern hemisphere. In addition, the company has offices in the UK and Switzerland, as well as over 1,000 retailers worldwide. Essense of Australia, Stella York, Martina Liana wedding dresses, and Sorella Vita bridesmaids dresses can be found in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Europe. Dresses can be viewed online at the company website EssenseDesigns.com, and blog, PrettyHappyLove.com.

Contact
Becky Rossman
pr@essensedesigns.com
+1 913 276 5601

Notes to editors:

Full list of awards and finalists:

-Manufacturer of the Year
Casablanca Bridal
Essense of Australia
Maggie Sottero
Morilee by Madeline Gardner

-Collection of the Year (Design Innovation)
Lillian West
Madison James
Sophia Tolli
Stella York

-Special Occasion Nominees
Jovani
Mon Cheri
Morilee by Madeline Gardner
Terani Couture

-Prom Nominees
Alyce Paris
Clarisse
House of Wu
Morilee by Madeline Gardner

-Bridesmaid Nominees
Allure Bridals
Bill Levkoff
Morilee by Madeline Gardner
Sorella Vita

-Headpiece Nominees
Bel Aire Bridal
Marionat
Maritza’s Bridal Veils, Inc.
Richard Designs

-Flower Girl Nominees
Amalee Accessories
Joan Calabrese by Mon Cheri
Lille Couture
Rosebud Fashions

-Men’s Formal Wear Nominees
Allure Men
The David Tutera Men’s Collection
Ike Behar New York

-Quinceanera Nominees
Bonny Bridal
House of Wu
Mary’s
Vizcaya