The “Sorry” singer is only 24 years old and his new wife is just 21, but a source close to the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively the newlyweds feel ready for marriage.
“Since they began dating, Justin has been 100 percent committed,” says the source. “They’re young and in love and feel confident about their relationship.”
According to the source, Bieber and Baldwin havereceived counseling from their pastorsover the last few months which has only reinforced their commitment to each other.
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The stars have had many ups and downs over the years and previously dated. Bieber also had a brief fling withex-girlfriend Selena Gomez earlier this yearbefore quickly moving on with Baldwin afterthey called it quits once again.
“Hailey was so heartbroken when things didn’t work out with Justin in the past,” adds the source. “She was seriously devastated. They’ve been through a lot.”
Multiple sources confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE on Friday that the couple had a civil ceremony on Thursday ahead of a bigger wedding. “They’re going to have a big blowout, in front of God and everyone they love,” a religious source previously told PEOPLE.
In a recent interview withThe Cut, Baldwin shut down any buzz that her family disapproves of her relationship. “My sister was 24 when she got married, and my parents also got married when they were young, too,” said the model. “I see no reason to wait. When you know it’s right, it’s right.”
Bieberproposed to Baldwinon July 7 while in the Bahamas during dinner at a local restaurant, according toTMZ, which was the first to report the news.
“It’s kind of a surprise, but kind of not. Justin has been extremely happy these past few weeks,” a sourcepreviously told PEOPLEabout the engagement. “He has known Hailey for a long time. This might seem sudden, but they know each other very well.”
source: people.com
