"Through All That Lace"

Written and Photographed By: Stephanie Ogeleza

        As wedding season continues to reign , many are in awe of designer wonders and nothing say's "I do" like a Wedding Dress. 

The ring is just the beginning of this harmonious ceremony but once the dress makes it's entrance, guests now understand why they have been privileged to be in attendance.                                                               This gown is a statement of it's own. It speaks for the one whom embodies it through it's tailoring and inquisitive threads. Whispers and Gasps fill the air of it's presence. Breaths are taken away, some even complain, but none the less, it has done it's job, and majority cannot wait for their turn to be in possession.

 It is with great pride, one awaits in front of all for the arrival of their beautiful bride.The music plays and out she struts, "I...I  see her, (With a nervous smile) , that's  My Wife, right there, (slowly approaching).. there's  my other half” ( Slow steps,soft breaths), Locked eyes.

Ceremonies are always filled with multiple feelings. Funeral's with sadness and spurts of anger here and there.Children's birthdays and baby Showers lots and lot's of Joy and sometimes hints of jealousy.But when it comes to a Wedding,we welcome you to the essential meaning of an emotional roller coaster.

Weddings not only bring together families but for some it proudly divides.Divides those filled with fear from the those that are brave and those  that choose to encounter the  bitter from those that are seeking to taste the  sweet.

A true union is an independent force bringing two well knowing of one another individuals to become one.The ceremony is meant to show their close friends and loved ones whom it is they have chosen to create their fairy tale Happily Ever After Adventure(s) with, a bold statement and one none should be ashamed to live out.

As humans we know that work is to continuously be done and that perfection may not be the attainable goal but  the practice of whatever best you can bring to the table at all times,is.

Happiness is to be executed at it's finest. So when it comes to getting dressed, when it comes to showing out,showing off, showing the entire world and those you consider close what and who you are and the more you are about to become, make sure to do it with style.Make sure to do it with elegance and of course, grace.Make sure that it is you and although you are covered with whatever threads you have on, that you shine, that you are seen and your glow is of the utmost immaculate...through all  that lace.