'Vampire Diaries' actor Paul Wesley is now engaged to longtime girlfriend Natalie Kuckenburg
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'Vampire Diaries' actor Paul Wesley is now engaged to his longtime girlfriend Natalie Kuckenburg . Paul, 42, asked his partner to marry him, the 25-year-old model announced on Instagram on Saturday, July 19.The couple announced the happy news online by sharing a picture of the wedding ring, sending the fans into a frenzy. Kuckenburg's ring was front and center in the post, which included a black-and-white snap of her and Wesley holding hands.'Yes,' she captioned the close-up shot of her oval-cut sparkler. 'Always and forever.' Shortly after Natalie announced their engagement, Wesley also took to Instagram. He shared a selfie on his Stories. The photo shows Kuckenburg flaunting her engagement ring.The couple has been sharing their latest travel updates from Italy for quite some time now. On July 18, Natalie Kuckenburg shared a picture showing a black and white photograph of their hand with the wedding ring. The caption on the post read, 'Yes 🤍Always and forever', leaving fans in awe of their relationship.Paul Wesley had earlier shared multiple photos from their vacation, calling it 'a beautiful time in Tuscany.' Natalie commented, 'The best time.' Wesley and Kuckenburg got engaged during their trip to Italy, according to a report by US-based news outlet People. The couple had begun dating in 2022.On Thursday, July 17, the pair was spotted soaking up the sun — and sharing a kiss — in Italy, this time on the Amalfi Coast.The two were first spotted together while on vacation in the European country in November 2022. At the time, the couple were seen enjoying a romantic dinner date in Nerano. After they were photographed sharing a kiss, they each posted photos from the same location on their Instagram accounts. (The pair also shared a kiss in Kuckenburg's most recent post documenting their latest Italian vacation.)In an interview to PEOPLE, Paul gave a rare glimpse into the couple's relationship in March 2024, explaining what keeps their relationship going.'There's two people that are the funniest people in my life — Number one, my dog, and number two, frankly, my girlfriend,' Wesley said at the time. "I think the reason we get along so well is because all we do is laugh,' he added, 'and I think it's probably one of the most important things in a relationship.'Since they were first linked, Wesley and Kuckenburg have posted several sweet tributes to each other on their respective Instagram accounts. Wesley, also known for his work in projects such as 'Beneath the Blue and Roll Bounce', was previously married to actress-singer Torrey DeVitto. They tied the knot in 2011 but got divorced in 2013. The actor later married Ines de Ramon in 2019, but the couple eventually decided to part ways. They were granted a divorce in 2024.
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