MLB Star Bryce Harper and Kayla Varner’s Relationship Timeline
Bryce Harper and Kayla Varner have been together since high school — and they’re still going strong.
Harper graduated early from the pair’s Nevada high school to attend the College of Southern Nevada and advance his baseball career. He made his professional debut with the Washington Nationals in 2012. Varner, a soccer player, attended Brigham Young University before transferring to The Ohio State University.
As the duo navigated long-distance romance, Harper popped the question in 2014. They were set to wed in January 2015 but called off the nuptials.
Less than one year later, the couple got back together, with Varner confirming in July 2016 that the engagement was back on. She and Harper exchanged vows that December.
“He’s this big, professional baseball player and you would never know it off the field because he treats everyone with respect and is genuine,” Varner told The Knot after their wedding. “He’s selfless, the most selfless guy ever… I think that’s what always attracted me to him. And he’s goofy and funny—he loves to play pranks on me, and as much as I get annoyed by it, I secretly love it—he’s just the best. I love him.”
Harper added, “I was very excited and overwhelmed with emotion — just the whole process and getting everything done and finally seeing my bride and wife. You know, you dream about things like that.”
More than two years later, the pair announced Varner was pregnant. She gave birth to son Krew in August 2019, and daughter Brooklyn was born in November 2020.
Scroll through to see their timeline:
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Philadelphia Phillies Star Bryce Harper and Wife Kayla Varner’s Relationship Timeline
Bryce Harper and Kayla Varner have been together since high school — and they're still going strong. Harper graduated early from the pair's Nevada high school to attend the College of Southern Nevada and advance his baseball career. He made his professional debut with the Washington Nationals in 2012. Varner, a soccer player, attended Brigham Young University before transferring to The Ohio State University. As the duo navigated long-distance romance, Harper popped the question in 2014. They were set to wed in January 2015 but called off the nuptials. Less than one year later, the couple got back together, with Varner confirming in July 2016 that the engagement was back on. She and Harper exchanged vows that December. “He’s this big, professional baseball player and you would never know it off the field because he treats everyone with respect and is genuine,” Varner told The Knot after their wedding. “He’s selfless, the most selfless guy ever… I think that’s what always attracted me to him. And he’s goofy and funny—he loves to play pranks on me, and as much as I get annoyed by it, I secretly love it—he’s just the best. I love him.” Harper added, “I was very excited and overwhelmed with emotion — just the whole process and getting everything done and finally seeing my bride and wife. You know, you dream about things like that.” More than two years later, the pair announced Varner was pregnant. She gave birth to son Krew in August 2019, and daughter Brooklyn was born in November 2020. Scroll through to see their timeline:
Harper and Varner, who are Mormon, wed at a Church of Latter-day Saints-approved temple in San Diego.
“Religion was obviously the most important part of our marriage,” she explained to The Knot. “The temple marriage is very sacred. Our religion is very private, and only certain people can attend the ceremony. So it was really nice to just enjoy that with our immediate family.”
"Happy birthday to my best friend! 🤟🏼 Thanks for always picking us up when we’re down and being the reason we smile every day. You’re the best dad and husband that we could have ever asked for! we love you and are lucky to celebrate you today!" Varner gushed via Instagram as Harper turned 31.
On his birthday, Harper hit a home run in the first 2023 NLCS playoff game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (The Phillies won 5-3.)