Candice King Marries Steven Krueger in Intimate Nashville Ceremony as Couple Awaits First Child

A Surprise Elopement in Nashville

Candice King, best known for her long‑running role as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, exchanged vows with fellow CW alum Steven Krueger in a low‑key chapel outside Nashville. The ceremony, limited to 15 guests, included King’s two daughters from her previous marriage and Krueger’s two nieces. Mutual friend Carina MacKenzie officiated, and the couple plans a larger celebration next year.

Timeline of a Fast‑Moving Relationship

The pair first crossed paths at a cast‑reunion dinner for the CW franchise, despite years of working in the same Atlanta‑based productions. In May 2025, Krueger proposed, a fact King announced on Instagram with the caption, “I think 38 just might be my favorite year yet.” The engagement was kept private for a few weeks before the public announcement.

Expecting Their First Child Together

Shortly after the wedding, King confirmed she is pregnant with the couple’s first child, a third child overall. The pregnancy prompted a shift in the original wedding date, turning the celebration into an intimate affair that accommodated her growing belly. The soon‑to‑be‑parents are preparing for a baby arrival later this year.