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In a plot twist worthy of a Hallmark movie, When Calls the Heart stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum stunned fans on June 23 by announcing they’re officially married. After keeping both their relationship and engagement under wraps, the couple dropped the surprise via Instagram, sharing two tender wedding photos that sent waves of joy through the Hearties fandom.
The post, simply captioned with an infinity symbol “♾️,” featured Krakow radiant in a white satin gown and flowing tulle veil, clutching a classic bouquet of white and blush-toned flowers. Rosenbaum looked every bit the dashing groom in a brown double-breasted suit paired with a crisp white shirt. One photo showed the newlyweds sharing a kiss, while the other captured them smiling blissfully, now as husband and wife.
Fans were understandably floored. While rumors had quietly swirled since January 2023 about the couple’s off-screen romance, neither Krakow, 40, nor Rosenbaum, 38, had confirmed their relationship publicly until February 2024. The pair maintained such a low profile that many followers admitted to not even knowing they were together—let alone engaged.
“I am tearing up, this announcement made my heart glad!” one fan commented on the surprise wedding post. Another excitedly wrote, “Omg congratulations my favorite couple!!! So beautiful.” And perhaps most hilariously relatable, a confused but delighted fan asked, “Is this a Hallmark movie or real?”
The pair’s love story bloomed on the set of When Calls the Heart, Hallmark’s beloved frontier drama where they have worked together since 2014. Krakow stars as the series’ central character, Elizabeth Thatcher, while Rosenbaum plays the gentle and dependable Mike Hickam. Their chemistry on-screen was undeniable—but no one quite expected the romance to extend into real life.
As it turns out, Krakow and Rosenbaum aren’t the only WCTH couple to turn fiction into reality. Co-stars Kevin McGarry (Nathan Grant) and Kayla Wallace (Fiona Miller) confirmed their own off-screen romance years ago and tied the knot in September 2024. Fittingly, they were among the first to comment and celebrate the newlyweds online.
“Beautiful pictures, beautiful friends, beautiful husband and wife — xo,” wrote McGarry. Wallace added, “I’m still crying. My favourite pairing!”
In a world where celebrity relationships are often splashed across headlines before they’ve even had a chance to settle, the quiet nature of Krakow and Rosenbaum’s courtship feels refreshingly genuine. Their decision to keep their relationship private, only to surprise fans with a simple, heartfelt reveal, perfectly mirrors the values so often portrayed in the Hallmark universe—love that’s quiet, meaningful, and built on a strong foundation.
Whether you're a longtime fan of When Calls the Heart or just a sucker for real-life romance, this sweet surprise is sure to warm your heart. Here’s to Erin and Ben—a love story written off-screen, but no less magical.
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