HGTV stars Erin and Ben Napier are known for their work on Home Town. Their creative renovations, chemistry, and loving marriage have won fans. Married for over 16 years, the Napiers have created a unique tradition to celebrate their enduring relationship – “Love Week.”
This holiday-season tradition involves Erin surprising Ben with gifts and romance. The couple shares glimpses of their celebrations on social media. They invite fans to celebrate the love in their own lives.
Reflecting on the first time she met Ben, Erin Napier wrote on Instagram, “I wanted so badly to be his friend. He made anyone he spoke to feel like they were special … because of that, I loved him before I even knew him.”
Ben, never shy about praising Erin, often highlights her creativity and strength, calling her his “forever partner.” Fans admire how the Napiers blend work and love. They prove that both can coexist.
Wedding Throwback: Erin and Ben Napier Look Totally Different
For their 16th anniversary in 2024, Ben Napier shared a throwback video of their 2008 wedding. The montage included moments like their first dance, bouquet toss, and a grand departure in a vintage Corvette.
Fans couldn’t help but comment on how much the couple’s appearance has transformed. Erin Napier sported a voluminous, curly bob—a far cry from her now-iconic short hairstyle. Meanwhile, Ben, who has since undergone a major weight loss journey, rocked a partial beard and shoulder-length hair.
“That definitely doesn’t even look like you,” one fan noted. Others focused on the milestone itself, with a follower adding, “Happy anniversary to one of my favorite couples. Your love for each other shines through on your show.”
From College Sweethearts to HGTV Favorites
Erin and Ben Napier’s love story began in 2004 when they met at Jones College. Erin, then smitten with Ben, volunteered to interview him for the school yearbook. The connection was immediate. “In six days, we would decide we wanted to get married,” Erin shared in a touching post.
Their early days included moments that defined their bond. Erin admired how Ben went out of his way to include others. “He sat with the person eating alone,” she wrote, recalling her own experiences of loneliness in school and how Ben’s kindness stood out to her.
Since their early days, the couple has been “attached at the hip.” Now, they are parents to daughters Helen and Mae.” While Erin admits she struggles when Ben isn’t around, their dynamic showcases a deep partnership that fans can’t get enough of.
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