My experience at Nazranaa has been extraordinary!!! I first found out about them from their show "Nazranaa Diaries." Seeing each episode and how unique each bridal lehenga is, inspired me for my own wedding. After attending a destination weddin...g in May 2022, I received Shia's (Nazranaa owner) contact info from the bride who was wearing Nazranaa as well. I immediately texted Shia introducing myself and gave her all my wedding details. Despite myself and my husband living in Florida, we were able to maintain constant communication with Shia regarding our wedding outfits.
Months before my wedding, I took a quick trip to New Jersey with my Mom and brother to order my Nazranaa outfit. Unfortunately my husband couldn't attend due to his work schedule. However, he still got what he wanted..stay tuned! My first impression of Nazranaa was that I was walking into a sophisticated, beautiful, modern and classy boutique. Coming from Florida, Nazranaa was definitely an upgrade. I met with some of Shia's assistants first to choose my color and design. This was the first time in my life that an Indian boutique was able to understand my vision and give me what I wanted. Unlike most Indian brides, I chose purple as the color for my bridal lehenga since it is my favorite color and the theme for my wedding. After trying on a couple red pieces in the design I liked, I was assured that they could make it purple for me. Once I was in the design I chose, I met Shia and had a fangirl moment! It felt surreal to finally meet (in-person) the designer I dreamed of designing my bridal lehenga. Shia personally assisted me with all my measurements, selected the 2nd dupatta I wanted across my body and gave her jewelry team a heads up on what pieces would go best with everything. Before myself and my Mom could give our recommendations, Shia took the thoughts right out of our heads and brought it to life. Never have I seen an Indian boutique's owner and their team go above and beyond to make me look my utmost best. The jewelry team at Nazranaa found the perfect earrings, necklace, sirbindu, and customized my own pair of bangles.
After trying on everything, I felt like a real Indian Bride! Customary to our Guyanese culture, my Mom selected some jewelry pieces for my husband to wear on our wedding day. She chose a beautiful Groom's necklace and turban broch that would match his Sherwani. Since I came from Florida, Shia gave me detailed instructions on when I would receive the proof via WhatsApp, when my outfit would arrive via mail, when my virtual fitting would be and what size heels I should wear. We stayed in constant communication throughout.
My husband and in-laws had an amazing experience with Nazranaa as well! Since he couldn't make it in-person, he did a virtual appointment with Shia's team, myself and in-laws. I always wanted my bridal lehenga to be a surprise for my husband until our wedding day and Nazranaa kept it that way. After listening to what my husband envisioned, my sister-in-law and mother-in-laws suggestions, Shia's team was able to put together his outfit exquisitely. They incorporated the colors of my lehenga and 2nd dupatta into my husband's Sherwani, scarf, turban and shoes. After he selected everything, they did virtual measurements. As Shia's team asked for each body measurement with their male model, my sister-in-law and brother-in-law measured with their tape measure and gave the needed sizes. Shia's team gave my husband and in-laws detailed instructions on when he would receive the proof via WhatsApp, when his outfit would arrive via mail and when his virtual fitting would be. Despite being a virtual appointment, everything went smoothly and was a success!
When both my bridal lehenga and husband's Sherwani came, ourselves and families were both in awe. We literally felt like an Indian King and Queen! Shia and her team captured our vision perfectly. Everything and all accessories fit perfectly! On the day of our wedding, my husband and I received countless comments about our outfits. During the Baraat, I was told my family and in-laws how everyone loved my husband's Sherwani and accessories. Walking down the aisle with my Mom, I could feel everyone's love and appreciation of how I looked. After the wedding finished while my husband and I greeted our guests, everyone wanted to know who we were wearing and where they could get Indian outfits like that for themselves.
I have great respect, admiration and love for Shia and Nazranaaa! If my husband and I did not receive our outfits from them, our wedding would not be a success. We recommend Nazranaa to all brides and grooms. Trust me, you will not be disappointed at all!!