#weddingmoon – Travel With A Purpose

Famed local designer Neil Young hails from Cascade, Trinidad. He has been in the “glambition” business for about three years professionally. However, he has been around this type of business for most of his life. Neil’s family is involved in this type of business so there is little to no surprise that he vicariously learned about design, fashion and glam for most of his life. Future clients can find Neil Young and Company Limited as well as The Glam Bar on the Corner of Ariapita Avenue and Gallus Street in Woodbrook. Neil Young’s designer aesthetic can be described as having a focus on international appeal, high quality and high fashion for the modern day chic woman. However, this year Neil will be debuting for the first time ever his bridal boutique which is a holistic concept boutique that will be open throughout the year and caters to more than just the June bride.

Neil Young’s Bride in Pearl Embellished Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress for Bride

Neil Young has noted a few trends for bridal season 2017. Popular silhouettes for this season appear to be the sleek fitted types like the mermaid dress. Details are trendy this year with brides having a fancy for decorated ensembles particularly pearls and “bling”. There is also a movement away from the traditional white to a more colourful palette with tones of rose gold, ivory and blush fabrics for wedding day wear. Yet, the most consistent trend Neil has noted is sanctioned by the demand of the brides who want more than just a gown. They want a one stop shop where they can have access to additional services other than a wedding dress or outfits for the bridal party, bridal boutique will feature styling services, hairdressing, makeup, décor, wedding favors, wedding invitations, catering and wedding planning to name a few. A concept boutique like this would eliminate stress of finding suppliers and hiring and stretching the bride from one end to another just to get everything together for one of the biggest projects she will ever manage in her life; her wedding day.

Wedding Invitation

Decor

As a creative he has to decipher his role and his contribution to the world via the gift he has been given. Although Neil is exceptional at his work in design he is driven to deliver excellence based on his need to fulfill his purpose. Simply, Neil believes he has been vested with the power to create positive change through design. His clients are mostly women who come in all shapes and sizes with so many personalities and a plethora of energies and vibes. Over the past few years Neil has realized that women are very emotional creatures and some of them are misguided into thinking that they need to depend on their significant other or best friend to make them feel more confident or empowered to take over the world. He thinks this is where his path crosses theirs. He is approached with the opportunity to use design to create something that will make the woman will be able to keep with her. The completed piece will make her look good and feel good too.

Wedding Dress Fitting

Gown for Client Photo Shoot

Neil’s creative process is not just a one off or one way type of approach. Often creatives appear to be affected by the natural elements of the world. Often Neil is found recharging his creative soul in the tranquility of early mornings at the poolside where he gets in the frame of mind to be the super hero of his day. In addition, Neil hones his creativity with visits to the fabric shop. He has been compared to a kid in the candy store when he visits these shops. I guess it is safe to say that creative design inspires Neil Young. Bolts of fabric bearing a multitude of patterns and prints provoke his thought and instantly he begins the creative thinking process. Nonetheless Neil has adopted certain skills to enable a dual process in his art form. He has learned the art of listening to his client, learning about their personality, discovering their energy and vibe and working these tenets into design. However, the most certain thing here is he has befriended change. He admits that he has accepted that change is inevitable. There were many times in his experience of working with design that an original or first attempt changed creative direction and morphed into a totally different look.

Bridesmaids Dresses in Rose Gold with Pearl Waistbands by Neil Young

Flower Girl Dress by Neil Young

Neil Young is an upcoming fashion designer who brings differentiation to the local fashion market. He is one of the most sought after emerging fashion designers that this twin island state has to offer. He also designs for men which makes his one stop bridal boutique even more appealing for brides to be. Neil’s global appeal and haute couture finish is perfect for modern day destination brides who wish to marry in Trinidad and Tobago. There is little need for the client to worry about putting together herself and her wedding day as Neil Young and his team are quite competent and capable of getting the job done. Trinidad has just become even more attractive to those brides to be, those vow renewal couples, bridal parties and wedding guests worldwide. The destination already boasts of cultural diversity and naturally gorgeous sites for hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions. Now, the destination bride can have more. She does not just have to wait for a season to do so as she can thoroughly enjoy her bridal experience minus exorbitant custom check in dress fees, wrinkles, dry cleaning woes and drama of every caliber imaginable.

Blush Bow Ties

Customized Wedding Shoes

The bride and her entourage can rest assured that their outfits will be created for them. This design will be an invaluable memento that transcends decades. These gowns will stand out in crowds as they will be unique creations from the designer’s creative mind and that of the bride. Neil’s gowns can be used at many other events celebrating life’s successes. They can be taken back to the bride’s host country and serve as a reminder that she has committed to marriage and the union of two souls. However, it is more of a motivational memory that she has created positive change by supporting a local small business and a local economy by her purchase power. Also it strives to be an emblem prompting her to aspire to create her own happiness by keeping herself well maintained or doing little things to make her look good and feel good about herself so that she is ready to use her gifts, to fulfill her purpose and consequently be her own superhero.

Teamwork makes the Dream work

Neil Young and Co. Ltd

(The dress second from the left designed by Neil Young & Co Ltd)

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Trinidad and Tobago is eclectic as a weddings destination. There are so many cultures here. It is possible to do any type of wedding imaginable in a location that is united by cultural differences. Undeniably, hosting an an Indian Wedding right here is an immaculate reality. This destination has gorgeous temples, qualified marriage officiates to do Hindu wedding rites, exceptional wedding planners, Indian food caterers and of course Ind0 Trinidadian fashion designers. Moreover, couples can choose from an array of design concepts to copy and paste from including traditional Indian cuisine, designer wear and décor. They can opt for Indo Trinidadian inspired weddings which are adaptations of Indian culture rather a fusion created in Trinidad and embraced by all. The added bonus here is that the couple gets to experience firsthand distinctive culture in an untapped (English speaking) destination at cheaper rates and closer proximity than flying to the East (if the couple is from the western side of the world). The bride can be least of all worried if she decides to choose a local designer. Her outfit would be designed and customized just for her. No one would be wearing a replica of her outfit. Needless to say her bridal party and her guests can also get their fittings and customization done at the same place. Instantly, the designer that comes to mind for the destination bride who yearns for a more ethnic appeal is Neha Dawar of the fashion label Neha Karina.

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Neha Dawar was born in India. I officially proclaim that she is a love child of India and Trinidad. Although she grew up in Trinidad she pursued her studies in fashion at schools in India, Dubai and Trinidad. Not too long ago she graduated with her BFA in Fashion Design from The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design. Often she visits India and Dubai where she is exposed to fashion from that side of the world. She has been quoted as discussing her overall aesthetic as East Indian with West Indian and European details to minimalism steeped in subtle traditional elements to edgy, contemporary modern day Indian wear. The designer often starts with natural fabrics although she has used man made fabrics at times. She believes in starting with minimal designs then building and eventually developing them to the point where they are ready to achieve the style and look set out for it. Neha is special because of her educational background, experience and the fusion blood line that pulses through her veins. Her creativity and source (s) for inspiration come from a creative space that is common to her only. There is only one Neha Dawar and this is boldly found in her label Neha Karina.

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The Neha Karina Destination Bride can choose from several designs in her bridal collection. Her engagement wear can also be found among Neha Karina’s collection. The finest silks featuring intricate hand beading, hand stitching, embroidery, luxurious details and embellishments add regality and pomp to the Neha Karina bride’s identity. Undoubtedly, it was this feeling of royalty that inspired Neha to create, “The Heiress Bridal” collection, “The Princess” collection and “ The Timeless Unique Bridal” collection to name a few. Now brides who want to live Disney inspired Princess Jasmine roles can look to her collection to live that dream. Even those who do not take to Disney’s productions but swoon over the labour of love and lavish details of the graceful and poised Indian Bride can peruse the collection. Modern day women who seek to find their bridal identity can also find something in the collection that suits them. Neha designs bridal accessories. These accessories include minimal to ornate jewelry designs and other pieces that complement her stunning bridal collections. If the bride has her own ideas then she can also connect with the designer and have a few consultations on how they would collaborate to bring to life a design. Neha has designed pieces for Hindu and Muslim brides .

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The bridal party can feel less than left out at Neha Karina especially if the bridal party includes “millenials”. This is not to chastise the brand in any way as a brand for a younger demographic as senior persons from other generations often enjoy Neha Karina’s fashion and style. Basically, this is merely noted here because “millenials” are taking over and if they are not getting married one can bet they will be part of a bridal party or on someone’s guest list. Needless to say this generation is conscious of brands that are rich in culture and purpose. Hence, if the bridal party is not styled by Neha Karina outfits but they acquire bridal accessories or statement pieces, these will be worth more than memories of a time gone by for them. The symbolism and profound attachment to Neha Karina’s pieces will be pronounced by the bespoke emblems of their support for movements from cultural integration to world peace. In any case they would still be on point as the Neha Karina brand is a powerful fashion label that is pivoted on creative and high quality fashion design that empowers the individual to stand up for a greater cause and make positive impacting contributions to the world.

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Honeymooners and guests can also find reassurance in any on Neha Dawar’s collections as the designer also creates resort wear for the tropics. Forget about being the belle of the ball or wearing what the best friend wore for her honeymoon. This is not “Keeping up with…” the lifestyles of others but “keeping up with… carving out one’s own bridal identity and lifestyle.” Neha Karina’s resort wear is trendy. It’s contemporary designs stand out. They are designed to suit the climate of the tropics and capture the fusion of Indo Trinidadian culture without being skewed as religious Indian wear. These designs persuade brides to build their entire bridal wardrobe inclusive of honeymoon wear from Neha Karina collections. The designs are simple and functional but riveting in aesthetic appeal. Brides can step up their bridal game with modern day resort wear and set their own bridal trends. The flexibility of Neha Karina resort wear entails wearing these same pieces throughout the year and being astute enough to mix and match prints. Accessories like bangles, earrings and head pieces can be kept and used to add a pop of colour to everyday wear or a hint of swag.

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Neha Karina’s flagship store is based at Hilton hotel in Trinidad. This designer boutique is also a one stop shop. Neha Karina offers styling services for the bride inclusive of hair and makeup. This makes things even more convenient and accessible. I recommend the couple to pre plan a trip and stay at the hotel where the bride will be able to work with the designer through design inspirations, consultations and fittings. The designer also does customized wedding invitations among other things. Perhaps the couple can even discover design ideas with Neha Karina for tokens/wedding favors for their “big” day. Whilst in Trinidad the couple can hire a wedding planner and go site seeing to scout for scenic locations to exchange nuptial vows and do a taste testing of Indo Trinidadian fusion cuisine. If the destination couple is interested in having an ethnic wedding or ethnic inspired wedding attire then their bridal bliss is guaranteed in a Neha Karina ensemble.

Connect with Neha Karina

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Email Address: nehakarinatt@gmail.com

Telephone No. : 1.868.621.5907

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