NATIONAL BRIDAL MARKET™ CHICAGO RETURNS TO
THE MERCHANDISE MART OCTOBER 7-10, 2006
2006 DEBI Award nominees announced
CHICAGO (March 31, 2006)— The National Bridal Market™ Chicago, the nations largest and longest-running bridal show, will be held at The Merchandise Mart Chicago, October 7-10, 2006 featuring the latest styles from the industry’s top manufacturers of bridal gowns, both moderate and designer, bridesmaids gowns and mother of the bride, flower girl, accessory, prom and special occasion resources.
Once again, The Distinctive Excellence in the Bridal Industry (DEBI) Awards®, produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) and the National Bridal Market Association (NBMA), will coincide with the Market. The DEBI Awards are regarded as the highest honor for excellence in design and manufacturing in the bridal industry. The nominees are recognized for their stellar contribution to the industry and selected based on their performance in the following areas: quality, service, salability and fashion leadership.
The 2006 DEBI Awards ceremony will be held on Monday, October 9, 2006 at Chicago’s historic and beautiful Field Museum. The black tie gala will begin at 7 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dinner at 8 p.m. and the awards presentation at 9 p.m. followed by dancing.
2006 NOMINEES
BRIDAL/DESIGNER
Eve of Milady
Henry Roth
Jim Hjelm
Paloma Blanca
BRIDAL/MODERATE
Allure
Casablanca
Maggie Sottero
Mori Lee
BRIDESMAIDS
Bill Levkoff
Jim Hjelm
Jordan
Watters & Watters
HEADPIECES
Bel Aire
Edward Berger
Malis-Henderson
Winters & Rain
ACCESSORIES
Coloriffics
Dyeables
Salon Shoes
Touch Ups by Benjamin Walk
FLOWER GIRL
Ladybug Collection
Mori Lee
Sweet Beginnings by Jordan
Us Angels
SPECIAL OCCASION
Daymor Couture
Jade by Jasmine
Jovani
Montage by Mon Cheri
PROM
Alyce Designs
Jovani
Mori Lee
Tiffany Designs
DISTINCTIVE NEWCOMER
Emerald Collection
Justin Alexander
Matthew Christopher
Raylia Designs
COUTURE
Lazaro
Monique Lhuillier
Reem Acra
Vera Wang
For more information about The National Bridal Market Chicago or the DEBI Awards, please visit www.merchandisemart.com or call 800.677.6278 (MART).
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.
MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart and 350 West Mart Center in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the Boston Design Center in Boston; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Federal Center Southwest in Washington, D.C.
Vornado Realty Trust, owner of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado's common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.
MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY:
Natalie Campbell
Public Relations Manager
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Phone: 312.527.7790
E-mail: ncampbell@mmart.com