Justin Bieber confirms engagement to Hailey Baldwin in Instagram post: “You are the love of my life”

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Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber in Brooklyn, New York July 5, 2018; Gotham/GC ImagesTwo days after reports first surfaced that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin were engaged, Justin himself has now confirmed the happy news.

Was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast,” Justin writes in a lengthy Instagram post that’s addressed to Baldwin.  “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.”

Justin goes on: “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. You make me so much better and we compliment each other so well!! Can’t wait for the best season of life yet! The thing I am most excited for is that my little brother and sister get to see another healthy stable marriage and look for the same!!!”

TMZ first broke the news that Justin had popped the question Saturday night at an unnamed resort in the Bahamas, after which Justin’s parents quickly seemed to confirm that there was big news in the family.  His dad Jeremy wrote on Instagram Sunday, “Proud is an understatement! Excited for the next chapter!”  Mom Pattie Mallette tweeted Saturday, “Love Love Love Love Love Love Love.”

Justin, 24, and 21-year-old Hailey — a model and daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin — recently rekindled their relationship after previously being linked as far back as 2014.

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