When Trinbagonian style aribiter and designer Peter Elias’s daughter, Alexandra Nicole Elias, married Michael Andrew Gabriel on June 27, 2026, it was always destined to be a celebration at which the fashion would be every bit as memorable as the love story. Dressed in a custom Naeem Khan creation inspired by the timeless elegance of American actress and princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, Alexandra delivered a bridal moment that balanced couture craftsmanship with modern romance.

The romance, however, began long before the dress.

Although their families had been close friends in Trinidad for decades, Alexandra and Michael’s own love story blossomed from a quiet friendship during the COVID-19 lockdowns before flourishing while they were both studying in New York City.