Hailey Bieber has celebrated a treasured milestone in her relationship with her husband Justin Bieber. The 29-year-old Rhode founder posted a selfie of herself and the singer to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, July 7, marking their engagement anniversary. In the black-and-white photo, the couple can be seen mid-kiss, sharing a sweet embrace that captured the affection they continue to share years into their marriage.Hailey captioned the snap with “8 years” next to two ring emojis to reveal how much time has passed since the Grammy winner popped the question in 2018. The engagement anniversary post comes days after she celebrated the release of his Coachella live album, expressing her enthusiasm for his musical work.
From rekindling their romance to building a family together, Hailey and Justin Bieber continue to celebrate the milestones that define their relationship.Image credit (Instagram)
Justin Bieber’s original engagement announcement
The couple’s journey to the altar began when Justin, now 32, announced their engagement on Instagram in July 2018. In his announcement, he shared his deep feelings for Hailey. “Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindly,” he wrote. Justin extended his commitment beyond their romantic relationship to their future family and spiritual foundation. “I promise to lead our family with honor and integrity letting Jesus through his Holy Spirit guide us in everything we do and every decision we make. My heart is COMPLETELY and FULLY YOURS and I will ALWAYS put you first! You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn’t want to spend it with anybody else,” he declared in his heartfelt post.
The couple’s path to marriage
The couple’s relationship had not followed a straightforward path before their engagement. After going through a “dramatic” break-up in 2016, the pair separated for a period. Reflecting on that difficult time, Hailey later told Vogue about the challenges they faced. “Negative things happened that we still need to talk about and work through,” she explained regarding the split.However, the couple reconnected in June 2018, just one month before Justin’s proposal. Their reunion ultimately led to their commitment to spend their lives together.
Eight years after their engagement, Justin Bieber’s promise that he “wouldn’t want to spend it with anybody else” continues to resonate as the couple celebrates another milestone.Image credit (Instagram)
Civil and celebratory ceremonies
During the following September after their engagement, Justin and Hailey tied the knot in a civil ceremony in New York City. The couple was seen at a courthouse in lower Manhattan with Hailey dressed in an all-white ensemble for the occasion, marking their legal union.They celebrated their marriage with a second ceremony in South Carolina on September 30, 2019. For the celebratory wedding, Hailey wore three custom dresses, with her main bridal gown designed by a renowned fashion designer. She matched the white outfit with a long veil that had embroidered the words “Till Death Do Us Part” on it thus creating a meaningful and personalized look for her wedding.
Their growing family
In August 2024 the couple welcomed their son Jack Blues further enriching their family and companionship. The arrival of their child represented a major milestone for the couple as they built their life together.
The anniversary comes after another life-changing chapter for the couple, who welcomed their son, Jack Blues, in 2024 and continue to embrace family life together.Image credit (Instagram)
Reflections on their partnership
In an episode of Justin’s docuseries ‘Seasons’, the musician shared his feelings about their partnership. “Getting to share my life with [Hailey] just makes it so much more rewarding,” he expressed highlighting the positive impact Hailey has had on his life.Hailey offered her own perspective on their relationship reflecting on the depth of their connection. “He was the first person I ever had real feelings for” she explained of their partnership. “When things kind of went south for a little bit and we went our separate ways, I just knew that no matter what the outcome was going to be he was going to be somebody that I loved for the rest of my life. No matter what he was always going to hold a special place in my heart.“Her words highlighted how their bond was a permanent one and that their separation was merely temporary, and it did not affect the basic connection they felt for each other. They went from being separated to reunited and married showing their dedication and determination to live together despite initial setbacks.
