Essense of Australia is a leading international bridal design house and wholesaler that creates and manufactures award-winning gowns for independent bridal retailers throughout the world under labels Stella York, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana, as well as private label collection Oxford Street and bridesmaid label Sorella Vita.  
 
The Essense journey began more than 20 years ago as a shared adventure that took place when Wayne and Martine Harris met - thus establishing the love affair with bridal that would go on to build the worldwide industry leader that is Essense of Australia.  

The union between Wayne’s talent for business and Martine’s experience in bridal design - brought together by their personal love story - has since fused two passions which changed the way our industry approaches and values the relationship between designers, retailers and brides. 

Innovative design combined with a passion for creating an exceptional experience has propelled Essense of Australia forward as a world-renowned company, allowing its international team to flourish in an environment that encourages living one’s best professional and personal life. Now employing more than 250 partners worldwide, the Essense team is truly valued as the heart of its growing success as a global company.  
 
The company’s Lenexa, Kansas office serves as northern hemisphere headquarters and showroom while its office in Perth, WA, Australia serves as the southern hemisphere headquarters and showroom. Additional offices located in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Canada help complete the Essense global footprint. 
 
The Essense of Australia family of brands can be found at more than 1,200
retailers worldwide including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and
throughout Europe.
 
For more information about Essense of Australia and available positions,
please visit www.essensedesigns.com/careers.


Wedding

Essense of Australia

Wayne and Martine Harris

Kristi Ensign

Denise Staudinger

Ashley Kurtzman

Alyssa Bower

Renee Goodin Elliott

Lynette Threlfall

Cecilia Sunden

Shana A.

Mike Rodriguez

Caroline Johnston

Melody Smith

Abbey Caton

Angela Schuler-Keiser

Wallace Wilson

Jeanette Carter

The Leadership Team at Essense of Australia is responsible for steering the company’s strategic vision and ensuring operational excellence across its global operations. Comprised of key executives from various departments, this team collaborates to drive innovation, enhance brand experiences, foster retailer relationships, and elevate employee engagement, all while maintaining the company's commitment to creating award-winning bridal designs. Their leadership is vital in positioning Essense of Australia as a market leader in the bridal industry, facilitating growth and cultivating a supportive corporate culture.

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