Paul Wesley announces engagement with model girlfriend Natalie Kuckenburg

Paul Wesley, best known as Stefan Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries, is officially off the market but in the most understated, no-fuss way possible. No paparazzi, no media blitz, and definitely no glitzy announcement. Instead, his girlfriend Natalie Kuckenburg soft-launched the engagement on Instagram with a minimalistic black-and-white snap showing off the ring. No long caption, just a poetic, “Yes. Always and forever.” And with that, the internet lost its mind.

Paul Wesley gets engaged to his model GF Natalie Kuckenburg

The couple seems to be soaking up la dolce vita in Italy, according to reports. First stop: Tuscany. Then: Amalfi Coast. Wesley shared a few envy-inducing vacation pictures, captioning them “a beautiful time,” while Kuckenburg matched the energy with “The best time!!” We see what you're doing there.

As per reports, the 41-year-old actor and his 25-year-old fiancée have been dating since at least late 2022. Fans first caught wind of their romance when they were spotted dining together in (you guessed it) Italy. Subtle clues on social media started lining up like a slow-burn rom-com: same locations, similar backdrops, and then finally, some joint appearances in each other’s feeds. Their relationship has remained refreshingly low-key. On Valentine’s Day, Kuckenburg referred to Wesley as her soulmate. His reply? A string of heart emojis. In June, he marked her birthday with a sweet post, calling her his “favorite person.” Cute, right?

This engagement follows Paul Wesley’s previous marriage to Ines de Ramon, which ended in an amicable split finalized earlier this year. While the newly engaged pair haven’t shared any wedding plans yet fans aren’t expecting a grand reveal. Judging by how they’ve handled their love story so far, the wedding will likely be just as private, intentional, and deeply personal.

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