Choonri Collection

My wedding dress was absolutely breath taking and customized to my liking. I was getting frustrated to the cost & the styles in bridal boutiques. Being a full figured women & wearing Indian clothes all my life I wanted to be decked out, & was hard to shop in American one, thanks to Shoba who referred me to Seema I was able to customized and get my dream dress, the beading and details was exactly how I imagined and more! Thank you choonri collection for making my gorgeous gown & already planning for my next vow renewal gown! :) highly recommend choonri & Seema on a very important day of our lives.

UPDATE: In response to Seema’s post, some excerpts from emails that I exchanged with her. If you are thinking about doing business here, please contact me first and I’m happy to share the original emails and pics of the dresses.
My bridesmaids and I went to meet with her in Dec at her request, even after we repeatedly expressed concern about meeting that long before the wedding. 2 of the bridesmaids and I went back for fitting in July/​Aug and the wedding was in Sep — so of course those 2 bridesmaids dresses fit the worst.
My email to express my concerns:
I was very disappointed in the overall experience of ordering these dresses, particularly since the women who made two trips to see you for measurements got dresses that didn’t fit.
I’m hoping that you can let us know how you plan to address these issues. Since the service we paid for was for custom dresses, and the dresses were far from fitting, I’m wondering how they will be compensated for their time and for now having dresses that don’t fit. I understand that you said that you didn’t make any profit from this sale, however XX and XX didn’t get the product that they paid for.
Her response:
As i mentioned earlier my own tailor was gone because (deleted this part for privacy).It all happen in end of July & early Aug. I had to find someone who could finish your bridesmaid order for me. Your gown was done by one of my tailor and we had no issue. I had dead line for delivery so i ask my sister to find someone who can stitch these in 2 days. Because then Aug 15^th holiday and weekend was coming. I was working with these tailor first time so i did not have much idea about their work, but someone has recommended them.
In response to my question about the dresses being see through, which was never mentioned to us:
We try not to add lining because it changes fit. If you are present in front of tailor then it is a different story you can try it on. You still have 10 days, girls can go and find slip. I have seen it in TJ Maxx & Mrshall for $ 6 -$ 7 bucks. Good luck
In response to asking about receiving the dresses 2 weeks before the wedding, which she assured me would happen:
i am repeating we say 2 weeks but as i mentioned earlier we have delivered outfits 3 days prior to wedding. Right now i hoping for best. Will let you know by tmr when it is reaching.
Asking about dress prices, a month before the wedding:
Could you please give me a price per dress; I have asked this question in 3 emails and haven’t gotten a response, and it’s very important for me to know this as soon as possible. If the dresses do need adjustments, are you able to make them, or will we need to go to someone else? If you could also spell out for me the timeline and process so far for the shipping, that would be very helpful. When I last saw you, you had said they were ahead of schedule, so I’m wondering what changed.
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Yes you asked me the price but i don’t have final price yet so i cannot give you. I am hoping we don’t need any alterations. If we do i will give you number of the person she needs to see you in dress so you will be taking it. We will figure out if we need it. I hope this answers all your question. I will let you know as soon i get shipping info. If i get it before that will inform you.
Final thoughts:
Seema said in her reply to my review that the dresses didn’t fit because she worked with a different tailor. She never mentioned to me it was due to the fittings, The shapes of the dresses didn’t match their bodies, so I still wonder who the dresses were made for. Bottom line — if you want good quality and good value, don’t come here.

I was running all over looking for a formal salwar kameez for my 50^th birthday party/​kirtan. I only found extremely expensive things ($ 350-​$ 600) or things that were too ordinary. I wanted something fairly elaborate that I could use for Devi Bhava and Gurupurnima. I found one for about $ 100 elsewhere but did not buy it because I had a bad experience with the owner, and also when I tried it on I noticed it was polyester. Later I went online and found many similar salwar kameez for less. Well, I finally decided to give Choonri collection a call. First, the service was incredible. Second, the outfit is designed by Seema and made to her specifications in India. No one else in the world will have your outfit. Third, it is very convenient if you live in the Western suburbs. Fourth, her (small) showroom is a converted upstairs bedroom in her gracious and pretty home. If you want a totally individual experience, go here. I paid $ 280 for a bright red Georgette salwar kameez with elaborate crystal beaded flowers and brass beads, even done on the hem and legs of the pants and a simple dupatta. I went over my budget of $ 200 because it was EXACTLY what I was looking for! My friend who threw the party bought me a tiara, and I looked and felt like a princess. These were the tight legged pants and although I had no problem at her home, it was hard to put them on before the party as it was very humid. I called Seema atypically somewhat upset and she calmed me down and told me how to put them on. (I bought the outfit too close to the party to have it altered or I would not have had this problem. I plan to go back and have zippers or buttons put in for the future.) Any one saying it is too expensive may not have shopped around for Indian clothing in the US. You will only get a better deal for formal clothes in Greater Boston if you luck out on sale rack. (And Seema has some very nice sale items herself, one of a kind salwar kameez for, if I recall correctly, $ 110 or $ 120). Yes, you can order things from India, but you will not be able to feel the fabric, and if you pick it off a website it is not one of a kind. Yes, if you have $ 1200 or more for a plane ticket, of course you can get less expensive formal clothing in India. Otherwise, forget it. Just save yourself a lot of gas and frustration and go to Choonri collections. It is a very special experience visiting this talented and attentive lady.

I have been doing business with this company for the last 20 years. Both myself and my daughter buy all or indian clothing from seema. I have had only good expereince. Her prices are reasonable. I go to india every year and i still shop at choonri collection because her prices are very comparable to india. Her designs are exclusive and service is amazing. She custom designs and fits the outfits. All my freinds and clients (alankar event planners and decorators) shop at choonri and they have been very happy.

This person sold me shoes for my wedding that were used and had dirt in it. Her prices are also ridiculous as she quoted my family 10% off when you buy 10 or more Saree’s. That’s 1% a saree! If you value you your money, please do not go to her.