'Star Trek' Star Shares Stunning Vacation Photos With 25-Year-Old Fiancée
, beloved for his roles as Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries and most recently as James T. Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and his fiancée Natalie Kuckenburg have been lighting up social media with sun-drenched captures from Greece—and it's every bit as idyllic as it looks.
Wesley took to Instagram today, Friday, Aug. 8 to share several picturesque snaps of the beautiful scenery, and of course one with his lady, who looked chic in a brown cutout dress as he rocked an open button-up shirt with dark pants.
'Shoutout to our friends in Costa Navarino, Greece who hosted us a few weeks ago…' the dreamy Greek getaway content was captioned, in part.
Fans in the comment section raved, writing things like, "Beautiful pictures guys! As always 🔥❤️," and "You are so perfect together. I love it all. ❤️❤️❤️"Their European escape follows a wave of engagement announcements. On July 19, Kuckenburg posted a black-and-white photo of their hands, the engagement ring gleaming in an intimate close-up, where she promised, "Always and forever." Wesley echoed the sentiment shortly after, sharing a selfie on his Instagram Stories showcasing her ring with a simple red heart emoji.
The location of the proposal carries deep meaning for the couple. Kuckenburg revealed that Wesley popped the question at the Caruso, a Belmond hotel perched on the Amalfi Coast—where they first visited together three years ago. The couple quickly fell for the charm, vistas, hospitality, and even the local street cats; that spot has become part of their shared story.
The pair's relationship journey began more than two years ago, when they were first spotted together in Nerano, Italy, in Nov. 2022.
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'Star Trek' Star Shares Stunning Vacation Photos With 25-Year-Old Fiancée first appeared on Parade on Aug 8, 2025
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