The Vampire Diaries alums Candice King and Steven Krueger get engaged: Relationship timeline explored

Renowned for their parts in the Vampire Diaries universe, Candice King and Steven Krueger revealed their engagement on Instagram on May 14, 2025, one day after King's 38th birthday. The couple made their public debut in December 2023 and quickly released personal photos shot at their favorite Nashville bar.

Included in the photos were vintage beverages designed to commemorate the couple's first year of marriage and square-cut diamond rings. When King announced this news, close friends and former co-stars, including Nina Dobrev and Michael Trevino, rushed to congratulate her in the comment area.

Candice King and Steven Krueger get engaged: more details

King and Krueger first met in 2018 on the set of The Originals' fifth and final season, when Krueger portrayed gay vampire Josh Rosza and King guest-starred as a character unconnected to the story. Through their commercial dealings, their connection grew into love in late 2023.

King posted an Instagram montage on December 28, 2023, in which she briefly kissed Krueger in a clip. In the post, King wrote a kind note and marked Krueger straight, implying it may be the start of more than just a connection. Over the weeks that followed, the couple verified their link to fans with several amusing posts, including red carpet appearances, dinner outings, and holiday pictures.

A few weeks ago, King said Krueger had recommended precisely one day after her 38th birthday on May 14, 2025. In the post, she wrote:

"I think 38 just might be my favorite year yet 🎂 ♥️. A couple of weeks ago, @stevenakrueger gave me the best gift of all when he asked me to marry him. The privilege of getting older is much sweeter knowing I get to share it with you, Steven. Thank you for asking me to dance through life with you. And thank you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes x."

In recognition of their mutual passion for the lively bar scene, the couple's favorite cocktail club in Nashville hosted the engagement session. The pictures show King smiling with her new ring as Krueger and King raise old-fashioned glasses in toast—a little indication that the traditional drink may be rather significant for their next party.

Candice King's and Steven Krueger's engagement signals the start of a new era for two beloved The Vampire Diaries characters. Their path from co-stars to confident partners has seen them develop both personally and as a creative team. Friends and admirers are honoring a love tale that, similar to their fictional characters, mixes fanciful aspects with real sincerity as they are about to marry.

Their common Nashville base, vibrant toasts, and tight network of fans make King and Krueger's romantic future as bright as any cinematic moment they have produced onscreen.

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