{"id":22110,"date":"2026-09-16T13:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/?p=22110"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:52:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:52:37","slug":"real-martina-liana-bride-lexie-steven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/real-martina-liana-bride-lexie-steven\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Martina Liana Bride Lexie &amp; Steven"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real Martina Liana Bride Lexie\u2019s wedding was full of moments that reflected who she and Steven are, from their Catholic faith and Hisapnic heritage to the dance floor complete with larger-than-life versions of their pets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a mariachi serenade\u00a0to a newlywed blessing from Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, tradition played a special role in their story. Lexie said \u201cI do\u201d in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/martina-liana\/wedding-dresses\/1752\/\">Martina Liana Style 1752<\/a>, a lace fit-and-flare gown with a sweetheart neckline, styled with a mock neck bolero for her Catholic ceremony.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on for Lexie&#8217;s full story, from an unexpected Christmas party meeting to walking through the Holy Doors of St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica in her wedding gown.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lexie-tell-us-nbsp-about-your-partner-how-did-you-meet-nbsp\"><strong>LEXIE, TELL US&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>ABOUT YOUR PARTNER. HOW DID YOU MEET?<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5038-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride Lexie posing with her husband\" class=\"wp-image-22113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5038-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5038-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5038-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5038-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5038-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5038-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>I met\u00a0Steven\u00a0at a Christmas party that I\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0even want to attend in the first place!\u00a0After some begging from my best friend, I finally agreed to attend the party with her, where I\u00a0met\u00a0my now-husband,\u00a0and the rest is history!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-your-proposal-like-nbsp\"><strong>WHAT WAS YOUR PROPOSAL LIKE?\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our proposal&nbsp;took place&nbsp;at his family\u2019s ranch under the most beautiful sunset&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;ever laid eyes on. It was so unexpected,&nbsp;and just&nbsp;the two of us. It was such a beautiful and intimate moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4953-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride embracing her husband\" class=\"wp-image-22114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4953-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4953-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4953-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4953-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4953-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4953-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5040-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride Lexie posing with her husband\" class=\"wp-image-22115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5040-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5040-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5040-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5040-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5040-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5040-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-describe-your-bridal-style-nbsp\"><strong>DESCRIBE YOUR BRIDAL STYLE.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I knew I wanted a\u00a0dress that\u00a0was form\u00a0fitting with\u00a0no beading\u00a0\u2013\u00a0just pure lace!\u00a0The second I laid my eyes on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/martina-liana\/wedding-dresses\/1752\/\">Martina Liana\u00a0Style\u00a01752<\/a>, my jaw dropped!\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a lace\u00a0fit-and-flare\u00a0gown with a sweetheart neckline. I felt like it was\u00a0so difficult to find dresses without beading or sequins.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our wedding was&nbsp;in a Catholic&nbsp;church where my shoulders needed to be covered, so I added a mock neck bolero jacket underneath my dress for the ceremony that&nbsp;made me feel like pure elegance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5021-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride posing in her wedding gown with a bouquet\" class=\"wp-image-22116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5021-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5021-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5021-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5021-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5021-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5021-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5032-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride Lexie posing in her wedding gown\" class=\"wp-image-22117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5032-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5032-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5032-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5032-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5032-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5032-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tell-us-more-about-your-wedding-nbsp\"><strong>TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING.<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;additional&nbsp;to wearing my wedding gown for our wedding in the United States,&nbsp;I wore&nbsp;it to Vatican City in Rome for our Newlywed Blessing by the Pope! We got to sit in a special section up front during the papal audience, and we had to wear our&nbsp;<em>exact<\/em>&nbsp;attire from our wedding day&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;sit there and receive the Sposa Novelli blessing from Pope Leo XIV. I also got to walk through the Holy Doors of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica with my wedding dress on&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp; such&nbsp;an amazing experience and blessing.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5041-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride Lexie celebrating with her husband\" class=\"wp-image-22118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5041-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5041-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5041-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5041-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5041-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5041-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Our dance floor also included details that made the celebration\u00a0more\u00a0us. We printed giant cutouts of our dogs and\u00a0cat\u00a0so guests could dance with them \u2014 they were a hit, and everyone wanted one to take home! We also hired a giant LED man on stilts and a giant teddy bear to party with us on the dance floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an integration of a popular tradition in our Hispanic culture, Steven hired a mariachi band to serenade us during dinner.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-you-feel-in-your-gown-on-your-wedding-day-nbsp\"><strong>HOW DID YOU FEEL IN YOUR GOWN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I felt&nbsp;absolutely stunning&nbsp;and confident during my wedding day.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-steven-react-when-he-saw-you-in-your-wedding-dress-nbsp\"><strong>HOW DID STEVEN REACT WHEN HE SAW YOU IN YOUR WEDDING DRESS?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He&nbsp;was completely blown away by my dress! Once I got to the altar,&nbsp;the first thing he said was,&nbsp;\u201cWOW, this dress!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4943-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride celebrating with her husband\" class=\"wp-image-22120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4943-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4943-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4943-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4943-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4943-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_4943-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5007-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real bride Lexie embracing her husband\" class=\"wp-image-22119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5007-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5007-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5007-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5007-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5007-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5007-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vendor-acknowledgement-nbsp\"><strong>VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Venue:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paseo-real.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paseo Real<\/a>\u00a0<br><strong>Bridal Shop:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverafterlaredo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forever After Laredo<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<br><strong>Photography:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zerophotographytx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepe Jimenez<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Did you wear a\u00a0Martina Liana\u00a0gown on your wedding day?\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/share-story\/\"><em>Share your photos with us for a chance to be featured.<\/em><\/a><em>\u202f<\/em>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Are you still searching for the perfect wedding dress? Check out our latest designer gown collections from\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/stella-york\/\"><em>Stella York<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/\"><em>Essense of Australia<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/martina-liana\/\"><em>Martina Liana<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/all-who-wander\/\"><em>All Who Wander<\/em><\/a><em>.\u202f\u202f<\/em>\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Martina Liana Bride Lexie\u2019s wedding was full of moments that reflected who she and Steven are, from their Catholic faith and Hisapnic heritage to the dance floor complete with larger-than-life versions of their pets.&nbsp; From a mariachi serenade\u00a0to a newlywed blessing from Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, tradition played a special role in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-brides"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.7.1 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Real Martina Liana Bride Lexie &amp; 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