Alexyara & Astley in Houston, TX

Alexyara was at a crowded jazz bar with friends when a stranger -- Astley -- offered her his seat. She politely declined, but he persisted, and soon enough she sat down and the two talked all evening. Two days later, Astley called Alexyara and invited her to lunch, and the two were soon an item. The Bride Alexyara Marques, 37 The Groom Astley Blair Jr., 48 The Date November 5 One night after the couple had been out to dinner with Astley’s parents, Alexyara was just getting into bed when she felt something under her pillow -- an engagement ring box.