Paul Wesley, best known for playing Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries, is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Natalie Kuckenburg. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram with a sweet black-and-white photo of their hands, showing off Kuckenburg’s new engagement ring.
The model, 25, posted the picture on July 19, 2025, with the caption:
“Yes 🤍 Always and forever.”
Wesley, 42, also celebrated the engagement on his Instagram Stories with a selfie of Kuckenburg flashing her oval-shaped diamond ring. He kept it simple, adding just a red heart emoji.
The Proposal Happened in Italy
The couple has been traveling through Italy, visiting scenic spots like Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. Wesley posted vacation photos earlier in the week, calling it “a beautiful time in Tuscany.” Kuckenburg replied in the comments, “The best time!!”
Italy holds special meaning for them—they were first linked in late 2022 after being spotted together on a romantic trip to Nerano. Since then, they’ve often shared glimpses of their relationship on social media.
Their Relationship Timeline
Wesley and Kuckenburg have been dating for nearly three years. Though they keep their romance private, they occasionally post sweet tributes to each other.
On Valentine’s Day 2025, Kuckenburg called Wesley her “best friend,” “soulmate,” and “everything.” She wrote:
“Every day is Valentine’s Day with you. Love you @PaulWesley. Thank you for making me the happiest girl in the world!”
Wesley responded with heart emojis. He also posted a birthday tribute to her in June 2025, calling her his “favorite person.”
In a March 2024 interview with People, Wesley shared what makes their relationship strong:
“There’s two people that are the funniest in my life—Number one, my dog, and number two, frankly, my girlfriend. All we do is laugh, and I think that’s probably the most important thing in a relationship.”
Wesley’s Previous Marriages
This will be Wesley’s third marriage. He was first married to actress Torrey DeVitto from 2011 to 2013. In a May 2024 podcast, DeVitto reflected on their split:
“We were really young when we met. We were 22 and crazy—two insane people getting married. Once I knew it was time to go, I always wanted the best for him.”
He later married Ines de Ramon in 2019, but they separated in 2022 and finalized their divorce in early 2024.
No wedding date has been announced yet, but fans expect a small, intimate ceremony—fitting the couple’s private nature.
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Credits: Information gathered from People, E! News, Just Jared, and Instagram updates.
