Hallmark Channel actress Hunter King celebrated Valentine's Day in an unconventional fashion, marrying Chris Copier at Medieval Times, the renowned dinner theater chain known for its jousting tournaments and period entertainment.
The February 14 ceremony marked one of several high-profile celebrity weddings occurring during the early months of 2026, as numerous entertainment industry figures have chosen to begin the year with matrimonial celebrations.
King, recognized for her work on Hallmark productions, selected the theatrical venue for her romantic holiday nuptials. The choice represents a departure from traditional wedding venues, embracing the immersive medieval-themed atmosphere for which the entertainment chain has become famous.
The Valentine's Day wedding date proved popular among celebrities this year. Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke also married longtime partner Christian Lee Hutson on February 14, according to photographs obtained by media outlets. The ceremony was described as a surprise event for the couple, who had maintained a relationship for several years prior to their wedding.
February weddings continued beyond Valentine's Day, with Dance Moms alumna Brooke Hyland marrying longtime partner Brian Thalman on February 21. The ceremony featured numerous former castmates from the reality television series, including Kendall Vertes, Kenzie Ziegler, Chloe Lukasiak, Nia Sioux, and Kalani Hilliker, according to photographs shared through social media platforms.
The wedding season began immediately with the new year. Wheel of Fortune personality Vanna White married John Donaldson in a private ceremony, announcing the union through social media on January 21. White shared a photograph of Donaldson carrying her over the threshold, writing that the ceremony had been conducted privately.
Love Is Blind season two participant Iyanna McNeely married Alex Lewis on January 17 during a Chicago ceremony. McNeely, who had previously been married to fellow reality television participant Jarrette Jones before divorcing in 2022, described the new union as representing a fresh beginning rather than simply a dream fulfilled.
Additional January ceremonies included ABC News journalist Will Reeve, son of the late actor Christopher Reeve, who married Amanda Dubin on January 17. Miss World America 2020 Alissa Anderegg wed Winthrop Gruber, nephew of actor Kyle MacLachlan, in New York City on January 3. Anderegg explained that the couple selected New York as their wedding location because the city served as their home and the place where their relationship developed.
Love Island USA season one winner Elizabeth Weber married Gianni Settino on January 15 in Naples, Florida. Weber indicated through social media that the courthouse ceremony represented an official legal union, with additional celebrations planned for summer 2026.
The concentration of celebrity weddings during the opening months of 2026 reflects a broader trend of entertainment industry figures selecting the winter season for matrimonial ceremonies, with Valentine's Day emerging as a particularly favored date for romantic celebrations.