> At a Glance
> – Zach Bryan revealed Samantha Leonard stitched lace from his late mother’s wedding dress into her own gown
> – The couple wed on Dec. 31, 2025 in San Sebastián, Spain
> – Bryan’s mother, Annette, died in 2016
> – Why it matters: The tribute turned the wedding into a heartfelt family moment that left the singer in tears
Zach Bryan is sharing how his new wife honored his late mother on their wedding day. The country star posted that Samantha Leonard “went out of her way” to weave a piece of his mom’s gown into her own, prompting an emotional reaction from the 29-year-old singer.
The Emotional Reveal
Bryan told followers he “cried for a good bit” after seeing the tribute sewn into Leonard’s dress. He showed the sentimental detail in an Instagram Stories post on Jan. 5, writing:
> “Samantha went out of her way to put my mom’s wedding dress lace on her dress and I cried for a good bit. Meant so much sweetheart, thank you.”
A second slide featured a throwback photo of his mother, Annette, on her wedding day. Bryan captioned it:
> “Wish you were here about now gorgeous.”
Annette died in 2016.
Ceremony in Spain
Photographs shared by Leonard on Jan. 2 show the ceremony took place inside Basílica de Santa María del Coro, a baroque church in San Sebastián. The space was filled with flowers as the couple exchanged vows.
- Bryan teared up as he stood before his bride.
- Leonard’s gown featured sheer sleeves, a long veil, and the meaningful lace panel.
- The bride carried white blooms and captioned her post “forever xx.”
Bryan confirmed the wedding after fans spotted the pair driving away in a “Just Married”-decorated car on Dec. 31. Hours later he posted a shot of the newlyweds along with a clip of himself covering Bruce Springsteen’s Tougher Than the Rest at the celebration.
Key Takeaways
- Samantha Leonard incorporated lace from Bryan’s late mother’s dress into her wedding gown.
- The couple married on Dec. 31, 2025 in a flower-filled Spanish basilica.
- Bryan publicly thanked his wife for the touching tribute, saying it meant the world to him.
The personal detail transformed the New Year’s Eve nuptials into an unforgettable homage to family and memory.
