Malika and Ray

After four years of courtship, South Trinidad native, Elvis “Ray” Dwarika & North Trinidad resident, Malika Howell decided to wed on Malika’s birthday in New York City, N.Y.. Ray is a contractor, who is transitioning his home renovation business to T&T. Malika is a professional artist, who has shown her paintings in galleries across the US and T&T. Their intimate gold & white themed wedding was filled with joy and laughter, as both families joined together for their special day. The honeymoon was held at the ultra-modern Yotel, over-looking the New York City midtown skyline. The couple plan to have a larger “Trini” vow renewal in 2022.

Wedding: November 27th, 2017

Photographer: Nieka Williams

Ceremony: Kew Gardens Court, Queens, NY

Reception: Kaieteur Resturant & Hall, Queens, NY

Honeymoon: Yotel, NY NY