Love is officially in the air for British sweethearts Christopher Marshall and Jacob Maynard who just announced their engagement after more than five years of quietly building one of the most charming and wholesome love stories on Instagram.
The couple shared the news from New York with a sweet caption saying they had finally “taken the hint” from everyone telling them to make it official which immediately sent their followers into a happy little frenzy.
For anyone who has followed these two over the years the engagement feels less like a surprise and more like the natural next step in a romance that has unfolded like the world’s softest slow-burn rom-com.
Marshall and Maynard first met in 2019 while working on a show together and although they were not sure whether it was the right time to start dating the chemistry between them clearly had a different opinion.
The pair ended up taking a trip to Southeast Asia not long after and that adventure turned into the kind of bonding experience that transforms a “maybe” into a “this is absolutely something.”
One month traveling together turned into two months which turned into three as they wandered beaches jungles and cities together discovering both new places and new feelings.
By the time they returned home they were already becoming inseparable and their Instagram feed slowly evolved into a beautifully curated scrapbook of their life together.
From shirtless beach days and poolside grins to Christmas trips in matching winter coats the couple has documented a relationship defined by warmth humor and more than a little undeniable chemistry.
Over the years they introduced each other to their families spent holidays together and supported one another’s creative careers including Maynard’s stage work and Marshall’s growing presence in lifestyle and fashion content.
Their engagement announcement was quickly met with a flood of love from followers including big-name LGBTQ+ creators like Jack Kinsey Toby’s Home and even Don Lemon who all dropped in with heartfelt congratulations.
The proposal itself was classic Chris-and-Jacob energy: tender playful and completely authentic to the way these two seem to navigate the world together.
They may not be traditional celebrities but they have become a beloved couple within the online LGBTQ+ community proving that representation comes not only from Hollywood but also from everyday lives shared generously and joyfully with the world.
Their engagement marks a beautiful new chapter and if their past five years are anything to go by their future together is looking bright loving and full of adventure.
So here’s to the newly engaged kings of soft romance and effortless style and to whatever gorgeous chapter comes next.
📷 IG: @ chrisandjacob