{"id":19631,"date":"2024-12-03T11:18:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T17:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/?p=19631"},"modified":"2025-06-19T08:25:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T13:25:05","slug":"real-martina-liana-bride-melissa-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/real-martina-liana-bride-melissa-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Martina Liana Bride Melissa + Chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who doesn\u2019t love a high school crush that turns into forever? For Melissa and Chase, it all started junior year with quick hallway glances and a little courage on Twitter. One DM led to another, and a quirky yogurt mishap sealed the start of their nine-year journey to \u201cI do.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fast forward to years later \u2013 as a bridal stylist herself, Melissa always dreamed of wearing a Martina Liana gown. When she slipped into <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martina Liana Style 1171<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, with its allover lace and glamorous sheer sides, she knew it was the one for their Italian-themed celebration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From a heartfelt ring-blessing ceremony to the white and gold d\u00e9cor that brought the couple\u2019s Italian-themed wedding to life \u2013 keep reading to uncover all the thoughtful touches that made Melissa and Chase\u2019s wedding a stunning reflection of their journey together!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW194485025 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194485025 BCX0\">MELISSA, TELL US ABOUT YOUR PARTNER.\u202f\u202fHOW DID YOU MEET?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW194485025 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chase and I met our junior year of high school. We didn\u2019t really know each other but would always pass each other in the hallways and he caught my eye. We didn\u2019t have any classes together, but ate lunch at the same time, so I had to be strategic about how I was going to get to talk to him.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One night on Twitter, I saw Chase tweeting, so I decided to respond to one of his tweets. Seeing a notification on my phone with his name on it somehow gave me the courage to slide into his Twitter messages and nine years later, here we are!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After messaging on Twitter, we talked about how we have the same lunch hour, and Chase would walk to my table and start saying \u201cHi\u201d to me. One time, while I was waiting for Chase to make his way over, I was opening some yogurt and right when Chase walked up to me, the whole thing splattered all over me and I thought I had ruined my chance with him. Luckily, I didn&#8217;t!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once we were engaged, I would ask Chase what he thought my wedding dress would look like and even showed him other dresses I tried on to see his reactions. He thought I would wear an A-line or a ballgown, so I knew I would throw him off with a fitted dress on our wedding day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2489.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride and groom outside of a building walking through a lawn. Bride wearing a lace wedding dress and the groom is wearing a black suit.\" width=\"1284\" height=\"1851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2489.jpeg 1284w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2489-208x300.jpeg 208w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2489-710x1024.jpeg 710w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2489-768x1107.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2489-1065x1536.jpeg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW41323935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41323935 BCX0\">DESCRIBE YOUR BRIDAL STYLE AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR DRESS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41323935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41323935 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41323935 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I always knew I wanted to wear a Martina Liana dress! While working at a bridal shop, I loved seeing all the new Martina Liana dresses we would receive. From the beading, beautiful lace pattern and the gorgeous trains, I would fall more in love with these gowns. I had my heart set on a dress with beading, a long train and beautiful detailing. I wanted my dress to fit the Italian wedding theme of our wedding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Being a bridal stylist, I have seen wedding dresses on all kinds of brides. I would often get asked, &#8220;is it hard to pick a dress even though you have seen it on different women?\u201d I really didn&#8217;t think it would be hard picking one, despite seeing dresses I liked on other women. Going into my own bridal appointment, I had certain Martina Liana gowns picked out that I\u2019d previously loved on my brides and figured I would like them on me as well.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I felt great knowing exactly which dress was going to be my wedding dress. Once I got to what I thought would be &#8220;the dress\u201d it ended up not being it because it didn&#8217;t feel like me.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After trying on a few more dresses, I ended up trying on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martina Liana Style 1171<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a dress we had in the shop for a while that had never caught my eye. Once I put the dress on, I knew that THIS was it! It checked all my boxes: long train, beading, beautiful lace, open back and side cut-outs that shaped my body perfectly. From the moment I tried on my dress to my wedding day to today, I am so blessed to have worn my dream Martina Liana dress!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19633\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2488.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride posing in a bedroom wearing a lace fit-and-flare wedding dress\" width=\"1284\" height=\"1872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2488.jpeg 1284w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2488-206x300.jpeg 206w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2488-702x1024.jpeg 702w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2488-768x1120.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2488-1054x1536.jpeg 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW53685702 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53685702 BCX0\">IN YOUR OWN WORDS, TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\">I really wanted<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\"> our wedding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\"> to have an &#8220;Italy feel&#8221; without being in Italy. I felt like my venue, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW110896799 BCX0\">The <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW110896799 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehoweymansion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW110896799 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Howey Mansion<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW110896799 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110896799 BCX0\"> really gave you that feeling. Our color scheme was white and gold with greenery and our bridal party was our pop of color. I wanted to do something special for our ceremony \u2013 a blessing of the rings. Each person in our bridal party was able to say a blessing over our rings before we exchanged them. This is something I will always hold close to my heart, knowing that our favorite people helped bless our marriage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19637\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2496.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride and groom standing on a staircase above recpetion. The bride wearing a lace wedding dress and long veil.\" width=\"1284\" height=\"1900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2496.jpeg 1284w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2496-203x300.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2496-692x1024.jpeg 692w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2496-768x1136.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2496-1038x1536.jpeg 1038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cheers to Melissa and Chase!\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wedding Dress<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nicolemareebridal.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nicole Maree Bridal<\/span><\/a> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Photo\/Video:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/kindleandgrain.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kindle and Grain<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">DJ\/Lights<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/press_play_ent\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Press Play Entertainment<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Planner\/Florals: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.julieminerevents.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Julie Miner Events<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tuxes: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/menswearhouse\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Men&#8217;s Wearhouse<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Catering:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthurscatering.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arthur\u2019s Catering<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hair:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautybyor.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beautybyeor<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Makeup: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/audreyparkermua\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Audrey Parker<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tan: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeydippedfl.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honey Dipped FL<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bridesmaids Dresses: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shoprevelry.com\/pages\/bridesmaid-dresses?srsltid=AfmBOor8v-E1k6KcgPDcpNigSXJWkcQyjvlKCbSMkUiD3Gn9GgUiObYn\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Revelry<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 <\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Venue<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehoweymansion.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Howey Mansion<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cake:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nothingbundtcakes.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Did you wear a Martina Liana gown on your wedding day? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/truesociety.com\/share-your-story\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Share your photos with us for a chance to be featured.<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are you still searching for the perfect wedding dress? Check out our latest designer gown collections from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/stella-york\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stella York<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Essense of Australia<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/martina-liana\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Martina Liana<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/all-who-wander\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">All Who Wander<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a high school crush that turns into forever? For Melissa and Chase, it all started junior year with quick hallway glances and a little courage on Twitter. 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