Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace captured more than just the audience’s attention when they joined When Calls the Heart in 2019 — they also caught each other’s hearts.
The actors began working together during season 6 of the Hallmark Channel series playing Nathan Grant and Fiona Miller, respectively. While their characters aren’t romantically involved, McGarry and Wallace sparked a real-life relationship off camera.
McGarry confirmed they were dating via social media in November 2020. Less than two years later, the couple starred in their first rom-com for the network, Feeling Butterflies, which aired in March 2022.
The twosome took the next step in their relationship that December when McGarry asked Wallace to marry him. McGarry revealed in September 2024 that they had secretly tied the knot.
Scroll down to see the Hallmark Channel couple’s love story from the beginning:
2019
Both actors joined When Calls the Heart cast during season 6.
November 2020
McGarry made the duo’s romance Instagram official.
December 2020
The Snowed in for Christmas star shared a photo ornament of her and her boyfriend.
May 2021
The duo took a ride on McGarry’s motorcycle.
November 2021
The couple dressed up as Channel 4 news anchors in celebration of Wallace’s 28th birthday.
March 2022
“Sunshine of my life, the source of 99% of my laughter: my dearest, Kevin,” the Heatwave actress wrote via social media. “Happy Birthday to you 💙.”
March 2022
Wallace shared a series of Instagram photos with her man from their spring adventures.
March 2022
The duo costarred in Hallmark Channel’s Feeling Butterflies playing Emily, a butterfly farm owner, and Garrett, a single dad.
June 2022
The lovebirds enjoyed an Italian getaway with their When Calls the Heart costars.
July 2022
The twosome teamed up for Hallmark’s Christmas in July film My Grown-Up Christmas List. In the movie, Wallace portrayed Taylor Nichols, while McGarry played Luke Malone.
October 2022
“The trick to my treat. It’s like being in a loving caring, magical relationship with the house that gives full size chocolate bars!” the Christmas Scavenger Hunt actor wrote via Instagram in a tribute to his love. “Happy Birthday Darling xx @imkaylawallace.”
December 2022
The pair announced their engagement days before Christmas. “Forever❤️,” Wallace and McGarry captioned an Instagram video showing off the ring.
December 2022
Wallace and McGarry celebrated their proposal in New York City with Hallmark pals Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum.
March 2023
“My darling, it’s my greatest pleasure to get the gift of you every day. Happy Birthday!” Wallace wrote via an Instagram tribute to her fiancé.
October 2023
Wallace showed McGarry support ahead of the premiere of his holiday film, Checkin’ It Twice, which premiered on Hallmark October 20. She reposted the movie’s poster via her Instagram Story, adding a red heart emoji alongside a tag with his name.
September 2024
McGarry confirmed at the annual Hearties Family Reunion fan event that he and Wallace had tied the knot. “That ring on your finger, I hope it’s not a prop,” a panel host asked him in an Instagram clip from the event. McGarry responded, “No, it’s not a prop,” before flashing his wedding band for attendees. He did not share additional details about their nuptials at the time.
