Congratulations to the 2012 DEBI Award Winners!

To kick off October bridal market, Bridal Guide was invited to attend the 26^th annual DEBI (Distinctive Excellence in the Bridal Industry) Awards, a night of dinner and dancing at The Chicago Field Museum. Hundreds of designers and retailers gathered in black-tie attire to honor the best and brightest in the bridal industry. The gala was hosted by Jack Wagner, actor and former Dancing With The Stars contestant. Bridal Guide watched the nominees’ gorgeous designs float down the runway, and awaited the winners’ announcement with bated breath!

Bridal Guide would like to give a big congratulations to Mon Cheri Bridals, who took home two DEBI awards! This is the eighth consecutive win in the Special Occasion category for their Montage line, and the third consecutive win in the Flower Girl Category with Joan Calabrese!

Allure Bridals took home the Bridal award, and Bill Levkoff received the DEBI award in the Bridesmaid division. This is the 6th consecutive win for Bill Levkoff!

Pronovias won the award in the Better Bridal/Designer category and Benjamin Walk took home the DEBI for footwear.

Bel Aire Bridal won the headpiece category, while the Quinceanera DEBI was awarded to Vizcaya by Mori Lee.

Click here for a list of all the nominees. Congratulations again to all the winners and nominees!

—Noelle Gharbi