Vampire Diaries Stars Elope in Nashville

0:00On April 4th, Candace King and Stephen Krueger, both stars from the Vampire Diaries world, just got hitched in a super intimate ceremony. The 38-year-old actress and her 36-year-old fiance said I do on February 28th at a chapel in Nashville, with only 15. Guests, including her 10-year-old and 5-year-old daughters from her previous marriage. They opted for this quick, elotement-style weekend, with close family, pushing the big party to next year after learning she was pregnant. Dating since 2023, the couple announced their first baby together back in December 2025, scrapping original plans for a Fall 2026 wedding. Family made it special, with one of their best friends officiating and Krueger's nieces joining in. King gushed about loving motherhood and how Krueger is already shining as a stepdad to her girls, proving he'll be an amazing father. She nailed the bridal look in a flowy gown that worked perfectly over her baby bump, joking about the challenge of finding one that fit just right.

1:02They're expecting a baby boy in May, and everything came together flawlessly with great photos, flowers, and food. Sounds like the start of an epic family chapter for these two, blending their TV roots into real-life bliss. Pop culture, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. I'm Corey, with the story.