One of the biggest couples of 2021 just took another gigantic step: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are getting married! Ever since they got together in Jan. 2021, everyone fell in love with how in love the couple was. And since their beginning, it seems like they’re permanently on Cloud 9.
In a September 2021 Nylon interview, Barker said that Kourtney is his rock and makes him feel as happy as can be. “It’s still something very new to me, but having something that gives me the strength and [I] hope to overcome things that were so traumatic in my life, it just says a ton. She’s definitely that for me. I’m invincible when I’m with her.”
The fan-favorite romance has been a bit of a whirlwind, with them only getting together less than a year ago. Since then, we’ve seen PDA-packed Instagram videos, touching little moments, and everything in between. And we’re loving it. Now, they’re engaged! The proposal was stunning, along with the gorgeous $1 million rock he gave her. And their gothic wedding in Italy was truly a sight to see!
Learn more about their unlikely love story, specifically their relationship timeline — and the exciting things ahead for the happy couple.
A version of this article was originally published in Oct. 2021.
Awkward Origin Story (2015-2020)
In an interview with Us Weekly in 2015, Travis talked about how he had a thing for Kourtney’s younger sister, Kim Kardashian, back in the day. “How could you not stare at Kim? Mind you, I enjoyed hanging out with Paris, but I love curvy girls… Kim was eye candy. I was not disrespectful to Paris, but I couldn’t keep my eyes off Kim!” He added, “I had a crush on her and we were flirtatious but nothing ever happened.” It’s slightly awkward now since he’ll be tying the knot with her older sister in a few years’ time.
But this encounter doesn’t matter, since Kourtney and Travis had been friends for years before they got together in 2021. According to Entertainment Tonight, “they’ve known each other for years and have a strong connection,” so it’s no wonder they considered marriage soon after getting together.
Friends First (2007-2021)
Before they were the adorable lovebirds, staring into each other’s eyes lovingly as you see here, the pair were quite good friends over the years, having their children go on play dates and going out to group dinners.
Beginning of a New Relationship (Jan.- Feb. 2021)
Fast forward to 2021 and many questions arose from fans about Kourtney and Travis’ relationship status. After Kourtney Kardashian posted this photo to her Instagram, fans freaked out when they saw that Barker posted a red rose emoji underneath.
Soon after, they announced to their fans that they were indeed dating, and everyone was losing it.
The news initially broke on People, with a close source saying, “They’re in Palm Springs together. They’ve been dating for about a month or two…They’ve been friends for a long time but it’s turned romantic.” And thus everyone’s favorite new celebrity couple was born.
Pack on the PDA — and Marriage Rumors (Feb.- May 2021)
Now that the news is out, Kourtney and Travis are getting pictured everywhere: holding hands in their cars, kissing backstage at awards shows, and straddling one another for Instagram. Every adorable photo of the pair went viral on social media. Everyone was so excited for the happy couple.
With any fan-favorite couple, marriage rumors are inevitable. But the marriage and engagement rumors came in back in May, when an E! source said that Kourtney and Travis were heavily considering it, and even talked about it frequently.
Big Milestones Together (April- Aug. 2021)
April was a whirlwind of a month for Kourtney and Travis. First, they went on their first family vacation with their children: Alabama Parker, Atiana De La Hoya, Landon Barker, and Penelope, Mason, and Reign Disick. The happy family snowboarded their worries away.
Next, Travis ended up getting a tattoo of Kourtney’s name by his heart (cue the awws). And as if it couldn’t get any wilder, they went on a private, sexy vacation to the Utah canyons.
And then they flew on a plane together. While this may not seem like a momentous occasion for some, it’s a lot for Travis. Travis survived a terrifying plane crash back in 2008, which tragically killed four people. So them going on a plane together was a huge and highly romantic step.
Engaged (Oct. 2021)
The news everyone had been waiting for finally arrived! On Oct. 17, Kourtney and Travis announced their engagement in a heartwarming series of Instagram photos and stories. The pair seem as happy as can be, and after this news, we’re just as happy. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Red Carpet Firsts (March-May. 2022)
Throughout the early months of 2022, Kourtney and Travis seemed like they were everywhere — and they kind of were. They made their debut at the Met Gala and the Oscars, matching in darker ensembles.
Wedding in California (May. 2022)
After their initial elopement that ended up not being legal, Kravis officially tied the knot in Santa Barbara, California in mid-May in a private ceremony.
Italy Getaway (May. 2022)
May of 2022 is a huge month for Kravis. Along with their Met Gala debut, the pair married in mid-May and made headlines for their extravagant Kardashian-Barker family trip to Italy. As a part of their nuptial celebration, the pair and their blended family embarked on a beautiful four-day trip to Portofino, Italy.
Newlywed Bliss & Trying for a Baby (May 2022- Present)
Ever since their Italy wedding, they’ve been so happy with their newlywed status. They’ve been out and about on the red carpet, still full of PDA moments, and appearing together on the new Hulu show The Kardashians. They’ve also been working on expanding their blended family more, along with making a routine for everyone.
Expecting Couple!
On June 16, 2023, Kardashian announced the news with a handwritten sign held up during the Blink-182 concert reading, “Travis I’m Pregnant!” We’re seriously so excited for these lovebirds!
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