How it unfolded
On February 28, 2026, Steven Krueger and Candice King exchanged vows in a small, intimate ceremony at The Chapel at High Point Farm in Nashville. The couple’s decision to elope came after they discovered that they were expecting their first child together, a baby boy due in May 2026. This significant event marks a new chapter in their lives, as both have previously navigated their own family dynamics.
The wedding was attended by just 15 family members, emphasizing the couple’s desire for a private celebration. Steven Krueger, known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, and Candice King, who also starred in the same CW universe, first met at a cast reunion dinner in 2023. Despite working in the same franchise for years, they had never crossed paths on set.
In April 2025, Steven proposed to Candice in their Nashville home, which they described as a 100-year-old house filled with love and memories. Candice expressed her joy about the proposal, stating, “I love that he asked me to marry him in what has become our 100-year-old house here in Nashville.” Their engagement led to plans for a larger wedding celebration in the fall of 2026.
However, as Candice’s pregnancy progressed, the couple faced challenges, particularly in finding a wedding dress that accommodated her baby bump. Candice humorously noted, “Shockingly, there’s not a huge market for wedding dresses that fit over a baby bump.” This led them to opt for a more intimate elopement-style wedding instead.
Steven shared insights into their decision-making process, stating, “We decided to have a small elopement-style weekend in Nashville with just our immediate families, and save the bigger celebration for sometime next year.” This choice reflects their priorities as they prepare to welcome their new child into the world.
As they embark on this journey together, both Steven and Candice are blending their families. Candice has two daughters from a previous marriage, Florence, age 9, and Josephine, age 5. The couple’s union not only signifies their commitment to each other but also the merging of their families.
With their wedding now behind them and a baby on the way, Steven Krueger and Candice King are looking forward to the future. Their story highlights the importance of love, family, and the unexpected turns life can take. As they navigate this new chapter, their fans and followers are eager to see what lies ahead for the couple.
