Brides By NoNA's designer: Nneka C. Alexander is the creative director and head designer of the brand, which is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Nneka is so dedicated to her customers, she includes them in the entire process of creating their one-of-a-kind bespoke gowns, offering every client her private phone number. "My designs are timeless and chic, and so are my brides. I want people to be able to identify a Brides by NoNA gown without even looking at the label. I want my designs to still have a jaw-dropping effect 10 years after the initial debut, and I want my designs to draw brides from diverse races, ethnicities, and cultures," Nneka told POPSUGAR.
The Brides By NoNA Bride: has an appreciation for pieces that transcend short-lived trends. She understands the language of luxury and the intricacies of a bespoke process. She may even want to lend her garment to her offspring several generations down the line.
Brides By NoNA's Current Mission: "With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen a major shift in our process from personal to virtual. Every part of my design process — from the initial consultation to the selection of fabrics, embellishments, and materials — has gone completely virtual with a heavy reliance on technology. We've always maintained and applied this virtual process with our international clients who were unable to fly to us in the past, so we simply extended the process to our domestic clients and it wasn't that shocking to my team."
Where to Shop: Online.