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October 17, 2011

Surprise: We’re Engaged!!

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So, want to know the really exciting part of the hiking trip yesterday that I left out of my earlier post until we could tell family and friends?

Matt and I got engaged! 🙂

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I was COMPLETELY shocked!! He proposed on the summit of Old Rag with sweeping views of the mountains behind us. It could not have been more picturesque. 🙂

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As I’ve said before, Matt and I have come to Charlottesville/the Shenandoahs almost every year since we started dating — it’s sort of “our place” in a way, so proposing on the top of the mountain on our favorite hike was absolutely perfect.

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I’m not sure who was more shocked — me or Kath and her husband Matt, who were hiking with us! Matt asked if I would take a picture with him on one of the rocks, so I gave my camera to Kath’s Matt. We did take a picture — and then Matt proceeded to get down on one knee and propose! It worked out quite nicely that we had someone standing right near us with a camera still!

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Since I know what you guys really want to see — here it is: THE RING!

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Matt designed it himself with a jeweler in D.C. — the band is platinum and as you can see it’s two tear drop shaped sapphires surrounding a round diamond. The diamond was Matt’s great grandmother’s engagement stone — isn’t that cool? It makes it so much more special to have something that’s been in his family for so long. And why sapphires? They’re my birth stone and I love them. 🙂

I surprised my grad school girlfriends with the news this morning right after class. 🙂 It’s going to be hard to focus on any school work today, that’s for sure! I so wish I didn’t have an exam tomorrow morning!!

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Matt and I first started dating in 2004. We don’t like rushing into things, what can we say. 🙂

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- anne
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192 comments
  • Cassie @ Back to Her Roots
    October 17, 2011 · 2:49PM:
    EEK! Congratulations! So excited for you. :)
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  • Kelly
    October 17, 2011 · 2:50PM:
    What a great engagement story! I love love love the ring! It is beautiful! Congratulations to both of you. :)
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  • alison
    October 17, 2011 · 2:50PM:
    Congratulations Anne and Matt!
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  • BSW October 17, 2011 · 2:50PM:
    CONGRATULATIONS!! I hope you'll be sharing some fun wedding planning on the blog!
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  • Mary (A Merry Life)
    October 17, 2011 · 2:51PM:
    Everything about this is beautiful! Congrats! :)
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  • Heather
    October 17, 2011 · 2:51PM:
    Congratulations!!!! My husband and I waited 7 years to get engaged as well!
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  • Evan Thomas
    October 17, 2011 · 2:52PM:
    Congratulations! So smart of Matt to pick a time when it can all be caught on camera. Happy for you both.
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  • Johanna B October 17, 2011 · 2:52PM:
    That is such great news. Congratulations to you both!!!
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  • Renee
    October 17, 2011 · 2:53PM:
    Congrats, congrats, congrats! What a gorgeous ring and amazing proposal! I can't wait to see the wedding planning unfold here ...
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  • Anna October 17, 2011 · 2:53PM:
    Congratulations! :)
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  • claire @ the realistic nutritionist
    October 17, 2011 · 2:53PM:
    I AM SO SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! The ring is so gorgeous and I love that he chose to propose there!! YAY!! Well, you know how obessed I am with weddings so please let me know if you need help :)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:39PM:
      I may be emailing you for some advice soon. ;)
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  • Sana
    October 17, 2011 · 2:53PM:
    AHHHHHH! I totally squealed when I saw the good news on FB!!! Ahhhhh! So happy for youuu and Matt!
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  • Amber from Girl with the Red Hair
    October 17, 2011 · 2:53PM:
    CONGRATS!!! That is so exciting and SUCH a romantic way to propose. How awesome you have photos of the engagement to have forever. Very very sweet :)
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  • Jane H.
    October 17, 2011 · 2:54PM:
    congrats!:)
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  • Katy @ MonsterProof
    October 17, 2011 · 2:54PM:
    Congrats! The location and ring are both beautiful!
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  • Haley October 17, 2011 · 2:54PM:
    The ring is BEAUTIFUL and I love the pictures...outdoorsy, hiking and backpack still on and all!
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  • Jennifer@knackfornutrition
    October 17, 2011 · 2:55PM:
    AH!! I am so excited for you!! The ring is stunning! Congratulations!!
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  • Kelly
    October 17, 2011 · 2:55PM:
    So exciting!!! I LOVE the ring! So unique and gorgeous! :)
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  • Emily Malone
    October 17, 2011 · 2:56PM:
    xoxo, so exciting!!!
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  • Green Dog Wine
    October 17, 2011 · 2:56PM:
    SOOO exciting - and holy cow did he do a great job on the ring! it's gorgeous AND sentimental - perfection! :) congrats - very happy for you the two of you!
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  • Lauren @ Sassy Molassy
    October 17, 2011 · 2:56PM:
    AH! So exciting, ANNE! Congrats to you two!!
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  • Jillian D. October 17, 2011 · 2:58PM:
    That's amazing!!! Congratulations - such a perfect place and gorgeous ring!!
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  • Cate
    October 17, 2011 · 2:58PM:
    Congratulations, Anne!! It's funny...for some reason a few weeks ago when I was reading one of your posts I had a strange feeling that you and Matt would be getting engaged soon. I have obviously never met you or Matt, so it was very weird! I am so excited for the both of you, and I LOVE your engagement ring...it's beautiful and has such a wonderful story behind it.
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:39PM:
      How funny! And thanks :)
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  • Kris @ spabettie
    October 17, 2011 · 2:58PM:
    CONGRATULATIONS, Anne!! (and Matt!) :D what a great place to do this - a wonderful new memory to add to the old ones!
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  • Mellissa
    October 17, 2011 · 2:59PM:
    Congrats, such exciting news :)
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  • Brittany
    October 17, 2011 · 2:59PM:
    Congratulations to you both. I'm so excited for you!! :)
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  • Gwen
    October 17, 2011 · 2:59PM:
    So super wonderful! Congratulations! The ring is beautiful! My stone is also a family heirloom on my husband's side and it does indeed make it so much more special. Enjoy this time! xo
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:37PM:
      :)
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  • Julie @SavvyEats
    October 17, 2011 · 2:59PM:
    Congrats!! Don't know if you'll ever be able to beat that photo on the rocks on your future visits ;)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:37PM:
      Ha sooo true!
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  • Kelly October 17, 2011 · 3:00PM:
    Congratulations to both of you! What an awesome way to get engaged. You two are such a cute couple, and I'm super excited for you. You're going to make a beautiful bride!
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  • Annie
    October 17, 2011 · 3:00PM:
    Congratulations!!
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  • Kath
    October 17, 2011 · 3:01PM:
    Wheee!
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  • Heather C
    October 17, 2011 · 3:01PM:
    SO excited for you two!! What an awesome proposal story :) LOVE the pictures, and love how beaming & happy you look. xoxo!
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  • Lisa October 17, 2011 · 3:01PM:
    Congrats!! I too dated my husband (off and on) for seven years before we got engaged. Best wishes to you!
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  • DHP October 17, 2011 · 3:01PM:
    fANNEtastic! Congratulations. Very, very pleased for you and Matt. And huge kudos to Matt for being such a romantic dude, picking such an awesome setting, and designing the ring! Really impressive and nice. Again, so pleased for the two of you!
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    • MedDoc Chris August 9, 2012 · 8:07PM:
      Congrats 2 You too. You must be very proud now. Be happy !
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  • Jennifer October 17, 2011 · 3:01PM:
    Congratulations! You guys look so happy, and I'm so excited for y'all! (And your ring is really gorgeous!) Hooray and huzzah!
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  • Charlotte
    October 17, 2011 · 3:02PM:
    EEEEEK!!!! So excited for you two that I screamed out loud! You are the cutest couple. Best wishes!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:36PM:
      Hehe aw thanks!!
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  • Amanda
    October 17, 2011 · 3:02PM:
    Awwww, congrats on your engagement! I just recently got married to my high school sweetheart after being together for 10+ years, so I understand not rushing into things. :)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:36PM:
      Congrats to you too! :)
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  • Katie @ Peace Love and Oats
    October 17, 2011 · 3:03PM:
    Congratulations!!!! That's so exciting and what a perfect place to propose!
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  • Amy
    October 17, 2011 · 3:04PM:
    Wonderful news! Congratulations!
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  • Nicole @ PancakesandPilates
    October 17, 2011 · 3:05PM:
    Congrats! The ring is gorgeous! I love that he proposed on your favorite hike :) What an incredibly beautiful and sweet setting.
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  • Kay
    October 17, 2011 · 3:07PM:
    Aww, congratulations!
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  • Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
    October 17, 2011 · 3:08PM:
    CONGRATS!! The proposal was so wonderful - Matt is definitely a keeper :)
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  • K
    October 17, 2011 · 3:08PM:
    Congrats! I got engaged this year too and have been dating my fiance since 2004. Best of luck to you both!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:34PM:
      Congrats to you as well! :)
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  • Eleanor@Eatinglikeahorse
    October 17, 2011 · 3:08PM:
    Congratulations! What a lovely ring and gorgeous pictures :-)
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  • Renie October 17, 2011 · 3:10PM:
    Congratulations Anne and Matt. Now don't wait seven years for the wedding, hehe. Beautiful ring. One of my sister's engagement ring is center sapphire surrounded by diamonds. What a romantic. I love it.
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:32PM:
      Heh definitely not another seven. We're thinking a year, year and a half tops :)
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  • Kimberly
    October 17, 2011 · 3:11PM:
    Ahh! Congrats!
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  • Steph
    October 17, 2011 · 3:12PM:
    Hi Anne, I started reading your blog a few weeks ago and just love it! I used to live in Chapel Hill, and I'm enjoying reading about all my old haunts! I've been a "silent reader" to this point, but wanted to send a big congratulations your way after reading this post! Getting engaged is such an exciting time, and I hope you both enjoy every second of it!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:32PM:
      Thanks for de-lurking to say hello! :)
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  • cait
    October 17, 2011 · 3:13PM:
    congrats anne :) thats so amazing! i love that he designed the ring himself! i just love your blog and def am a new follower!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:32PM:
      Welcome to the blog! :)
      Reply
  • KaraHadley
    October 17, 2011 · 3:13PM:
    O'm'gosh! That is so ah-maze-ing! You and Matt seem crazy happy together. And the fact that the diamond is a family heirloom is such a wonderful gesture. All the best to both of you.
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  • Lindsey
    October 17, 2011 · 3:14PM:
    Congrats! Me and my hubby dated 6 and a half years before getting engaged and another 1.5 years before we got married :)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:30PM:
      All the cool kids date for a million years before getting married ;)
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  • Rose
    October 17, 2011 · 3:15PM:
    So excited for you! Congrats.
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  • Erin
    October 17, 2011 · 3:16PM:
    Congratulations! :)
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  • Silvia @ skinny jeans food
    October 17, 2011 · 3:18PM:
    OMG!!! He succeeded in getting you distracted and hire excellent wedding photographers! Smart guy! Congratulations!!
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  • Paige October 17, 2011 · 3:19PM:
    Awww congratulations! I bet Matt was super nervous carrying a diamond ring to the top of a mountain...I know I would be!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:30PM:
      For real!
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  • Celeste October 17, 2011 · 3:19PM:
    It's a beautiful ring, just like you. I wish you two a long life of happiness together.
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  • Caitlyn
    October 17, 2011 · 3:26PM:
    Congratulations, Anne!!
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  • Amanda October 17, 2011 · 3:28PM:
    Congratulations!! Just got engaged about 6 weeks ago to my bf from high school ... dated for a loong time too! Can't wait to read all about your wedding planning adventures :)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:30PM:
      Congratulations to you too! :)
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  • Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio
    October 17, 2011 · 3:34PM:
    YAY!! How exciting!! I got engaged last week too! Love it!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:29PM:
      CONGRATS!!
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  • Clare @ Fitting It All In
    October 17, 2011 · 3:34PM:
    SO excited for you Anne! And what a beautiful and unique ring. Can't wait to follow along with wedding planning:)
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  • Andrea @ Run, Eat, Date, Sleep
    October 17, 2011 · 3:34PM:
    Congratulations!!! He did good! :)
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  • Lauren
    October 17, 2011 · 3:35PM:
    Congratulations! Beautiful setting, beautiful ring!
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  • Jeanelle @ Glocal Girl
    October 17, 2011 · 3:37PM:
    congrats!!!!! love is definitely in the air this weekend. My best friend (@kyahr) got engaged as well!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:29PM:
      Aw congrats to her as well!
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  • Valerie @ City|Life|Eats
    October 17, 2011 · 3:40PM:
    Congratulations!!
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  • Jen October 17, 2011 · 3:41PM:
    Yayyyyyy!! So happy for you two! About time :P
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  • Heather @ Happy Healthy Heather
    October 17, 2011 · 10:20PM:
    Aww!! Congratulations! Beautiful Pictures! and the summit Old Rag is a great place to get engaged if I may say so myself. That is where my husband proposed too. Good Taste! Your ring is beautiful! :)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:29PM:
      No way! How cool!: )
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  • Kim
    October 17, 2011 · 10:20PM:
    SO exciting!! That ring is gorgeous and seriously, how lucky of you to have these pictures! Congratulations to you both :)
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  • Barbara Younger
    October 17, 2011 · 10:25PM:
    Congratulations! Kath told me all about it! When I see these lovely pictures, it makes me worry what if Matt had dropped the ring and it had gone rolling off those rocks. The ring is gorgeous! Barbara (Kath's mom)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:29PM:
      We joked about that after! That would have been so horrible!
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      • Barbara Younger
        October 17, 2011 · 10:45PM:
        I bet it's happened. We should send out a call for dropped engagement ring stories. I had a good friend in high school who flushed a too big ring down the toilet (by mistake). Not an engagement ring but a nice one. She didn't tell her boyfriend and used all the money she had to get a new one.
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        • Anne P
          October 17, 2011 · 10:48PM:
          Oh man. That's like something from a movie!
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  • Katie @ Healthy Heddleston
    October 17, 2011 · 10:26PM:
    Congratulations Anne and Matt! I absolutely love the pictures and your ring! I was engaged in grad school too -- it was super fun :)
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  • Theodora
    October 17, 2011 · 10:26PM:
    You are GLOWING! Congrats again and can't wait to see the ring in person...sometime! :)
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:28PM:
      Hopefully sometime soon! :)
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  • Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
    October 17, 2011 · 10:28PM:
    Omg congratulations!! I think every girl dreams of how she will be proposed to, yours was such a romantic story!!
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  • sMiles from Callie
    October 17, 2011 · 10:28PM:
    Awwwww Anne!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! This is one of the sweetest stories I've ever heard!! I love, love, love this!!! And you're beautiful photos! They're all framers! Oh, and that ring is so sentimental....Matt did a great job!
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  • Amy S. October 17, 2011 · 10:29PM:
    Delurking to say congrats!!! What a great engagement story and photos to remember the event forever :) I love that he incorporated your birthstone into the design. My husband wanted to do that (mine is emerald and I also love it) but he was told an emerald is "too soft" for daily wear. I'm excited to read all about your wedding planning now! :)
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  • aubrey
    October 17, 2011 · 10:30PM:
    Ahhhh I have been waiting to read the story, but the blog was down. That's such a cute way to propose! And you have beautiful pictures :) Congrats!!
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  • Gavi @ Gavi Gets Going!
    October 17, 2011 · 10:35PM:
    Congratulations, Anne!!! I am so, so excited for you both--you seem like such a happy couple!! My fiance and I got engaged about five months ago, and we had been together for a long time, too. I hope you enjoy being engaged as much as we have--it's been the best time in our life! I wish you both all the happiness in the world!!
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  • Vanessa October 17, 2011 · 10:42PM:
    Congratulations, Anne!! So exciting - all the best to both of you!
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  • Ryane October 17, 2011 · 10:43PM:
    Congratulations!!! What amazing pictures to have forever for remembering!
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  • Kim October 17, 2011 · 10:43PM:
    Anne, I hardly comment but read everyday. So happy for you. :)
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  • Anna October 17, 2011 · 10:45PM:
    Congratulations! Gorgeous ring!
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  • Katy (The Singing Runner)
    October 17, 2011 · 10:47PM:
    I am so happy for you two! The ring is absolutely stunning!!!! :) Oh, and when I was reading about your post about the hiking trip, I thought to myself, "that would be a gorgeous place to propose to someone!" Haha!
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    • Anne P
      October 17, 2011 · 10:48PM:
      Heh great minds think alike!
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  • Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean
    October 17, 2011 · 10:49PM:
    congratulations! so exciting! love how unique the ring is :)
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  • DaniV October 17, 2011 · 10:49PM:
    Congratulations! I am a long time reader from Australia but don't really comment - but how could I not today :-) Very happy for you, and what a romantic proposal (& ring)
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  • Ashley @ Cooking for John
    October 17, 2011 · 10:51PM:
    Eeeeep!!! Congrats to the both of you! :)
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  • Sara October 17, 2011 · 10:52PM:
    Congratulations! What a sweet way to propose, and a beautiful and unique ring :)
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  • Krystina (Organically Me)
    October 17, 2011 · 10:57PM:
    That ring is so beautiful and that is a special and sweet way to propose. Congrats to you and Matt!! :D
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  • Heather
    October 17, 2011 · 10:57PM:
    Congrats Anne! This is the beginning of such a fun and exciting time! Take it all in. :) Congratulations to Matt, too. The guy always gets left out.
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  • Tara @ Nutrtion Boutique
    October 17, 2011 · 11:03PM:
    Congratulations!!! :) You know, when you posted earlier about going for this annual hike each year, I realized that you two had been together for a long time and wondered if you'd get engaged soon. . . and look what happened!!! Love sapphires in a ring, so interesting and elegant. Congrats again.
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  • Kayla @ Learningtosayyes.com
    October 17, 2011 · 11:16PM:
    congratulations... everything in its own time and happiness through all of it :)
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  • Doty October 17, 2011 · 11:22PM:
    We are so pleased and happy for the both of you. Looking forward to a lot of good times together and good eats! I'm glad you were surprised...that makes it special Congrats!
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  • Julianna @ Julianna Bananna
    October 17, 2011 · 11:27PM:
    congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the ring is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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  • Koko @ KokoLikes.com
    October 17, 2011 · 11:31PM:
    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
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  • Leila @ Spinach and Skittles
    October 18, 2011 · 12:44AM:
    How exciting - congratulations!
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  • gina (fitnessista) October 18, 2011 · 12:54AM:
    yaaaaay!!!! congratulations!
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  • Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
    October 18, 2011 · 1:09AM:
    Yay, your blog is finally working again so I can now see the ring! Gorgeous :) Congrats again!!
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  • grace b
    October 18, 2011 · 1:30AM:
    Yay Anne! When do we get the full low down you two?? :) So cute! Congrats.
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  • Maria
    October 18, 2011 · 4:19AM:
    Congratulations!!!! Great news!
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  • Adventurer October 18, 2011 · 5:17AM:
    Wonderful news! Very exciting. And well done, Matt! Congratulations to both!
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  • Michaela
    October 18, 2011 · 6:54AM:
    congrats! what a surprise :) that ring is absolutely stunning!!
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  • Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine
    October 18, 2011 · 7:21AM:
    Congratulations Anne!!! That is so wonderful. And SO sweet he designed the ring! It's beautiful. So happy for you guys!
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  • Jumanah @ Healthy Living in the Middle East
    October 18, 2011 · 7:21AM:
    Wow! Awesome proposal! Congrats!
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  • Karen October 18, 2011 · 8:26AM:
    Congratulations! What an awesome proposal:)
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  • Megan
    October 18, 2011 · 9:04AM:
    Congratulations to you both! It's funny, after reading that it was kind of "your spot" I had a feeling this would happen! Have fun being engaged, enjoy it and definitely enjoy planning your wedding!
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  • Charise
    October 18, 2011 · 9:15AM:
    So happy for you! That does seem like a perfect, personal spot for it t happen. Enjoy the giddiness of being engaged before the wedding planning kicks in! :)
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  • Sylwia October 18, 2011 · 9:27AM:
    Anne: I LOVE your blog! My office buddy and I check it out almost every day :) With that being said, CONGRATS to you and Matt! All the best - can't wait to hear all about the wedding (when times comes). :) sm
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  • kdiddy
    October 18, 2011 · 9:42AM:
    So exciting! Congratulations!
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  • Laura
    October 18, 2011 · 9:42AM:
    CONGRATS! What a perfect proposal:)
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  • Allie@LiveLaughEat
    October 18, 2011 · 9:43AM:
    Congrats, Anne!!! Hooray for having someone nearby to photograph it.
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  • Seeking Amy
    October 18, 2011 · 9:48AM:
    Congrats! The ring is beautiful! What a great story! :)
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  • Lindsay October 18, 2011 · 10:10AM:
    So happy for you, congrats! Very glad the blog recovered, too :)
    Reply
  • Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn
    October 18, 2011 · 10:30AM:
    AHHHHHHHHHHH
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  • Jenny October 18, 2011 · 10:33AM:
    This news makes me happy :-)
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  • Jennifer L October 18, 2011 · 10:49AM:
    That's got to be one of the very best proposals. Men should always propose with a view and a special spot! Congrats, Anne!
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  • Kris S October 18, 2011 · 11:05AM:
    YAAAY! Glad the news is out!! CONGRATULATIONS! :)
    Reply
  • Stephy C October 18, 2011 · 11:09AM:
    I've been trying to get on the blog since yesterday afternoon! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D How wonderful! I totally teared up.
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  • Diane October 18, 2011 · 12:04PM:
    Congratulations to you both! I saw it first on KERF, jumped to fANNEtastic food and your blog was down, gaaak! So happy to see the story and pics now :)
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  • Cat @Breakfast to Bed
    October 18, 2011 · 12:11PM:
    How awesome is it that you have a picture to remember this moment?!??!?!?!? wonderful!!! Congratulations!!
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  • Kara
    October 18, 2011 · 1:29PM:
    Congratulations! What a cool way to propose!
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  • marlina
    October 18, 2011 · 1:32PM:
    Ahh CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting and wonderful, wishing you two happy blessings :)
    Reply
  • Kelly @Leafy Not Beefy
    October 18, 2011 · 1:33PM:
    Aww, congratulations! And the ring is very beautiful!
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  • Chris
    October 18, 2011 · 1:34PM:
    Congratulations friend your friends at Dole!
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  • barbara n October 18, 2011 · 1:35PM:
    Have been following your blog for a while now, and am so happy for your!! Best wishes.....
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  • Colette Hollenquest October 18, 2011 · 1:58PM:
    Congratulations! How fitting of a proposal.Happy Planning
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  • Ella, RD
    October 18, 2011 · 2:04PM:
    Amazing setting - what a sweet story! Congrats!
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  • Dee
    October 18, 2011 · 2:06PM:
    Congratulations! So happy for the two of you!
    Reply
  • Pat Elsberry October 18, 2011 · 2:12PM:
    Oh my gosh, how exciting!!! CONGRATULATIONS to you both!! :) I actually got a little teary-eyed reading your post and couldn't be happier for you! The ring is simply beautiful and such love and thought had obviously gone into it! I'm already looking forward to all the future posts as wedding plans begin. :) Today is my 8th wedding anniversary and I wish you a lifetime of happiness with an awesome partner, as I have been blessed with these past 8 yrs. Hugs to you both!
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    • Anne P
      October 18, 2011 · 3:45PM:
      Aw thanks :) Happy wedding anniversary!
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  • Stephanie
    October 18, 2011 · 2:16PM:
    Congratulations! That is so exciting! So great you were able to get pics of all of it!
    Reply
  • Jessica @ Jess Go Bananas
    October 18, 2011 · 2:49PM:
    Congratulations! I am SO happy for you!
    Reply
  • Athena R October 18, 2011 · 2:56PM:
    Congratulations! It's so funny that you wrote you were engaged because when I looked at your first post, I thought to myself that it looked like a great place to get engaged. Who knew! :-)
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  • Sokphal
    October 18, 2011 · 3:40PM:
    Congratulations Anne! :) You guys are totally cute together!
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  • Aggie October 18, 2011 · 3:42PM:
    Congratulations! So happy for you!!!
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  • Lexi October 18, 2011 · 3:50PM:
    Congrats!! My fiancee almost proposed on top of Old Rag, but he said he was too scared he'd lose it on the way up! :) We've been going every year since 2007!
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    • Anne P
      October 18, 2011 · 3:59PM:
      Matt was scared about that, too! How much would that have sucked?!
      Reply
  • KatieG @ Just Roll With It
    October 18, 2011 · 3:55PM:
    CONGRATS Anne!!! I got engaged this weekend too! And we've been dating since 2004 also! ha. We were in Ocean City for the weekend. He thought about doing it camping or hiking but couldn't wait, it was perfect though! So happy for you!!!
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    • Anne P
      October 18, 2011 · 3:58PM:
      Awww congrats to you too, girl!!
      Reply
  • Angela (Oh She Glows)
    October 18, 2011 · 4:13PM:
    So happy I can finally get on your blog today! :) Congrats to you both. I can't imagine a more picturesque spot to get engaged. What a lucky girl you are (and he a lucky guy!). Can't wait to hear all about your wedding plans. Eric and I were together for almost 8 years before getting hitched...sometimes taking it slow is fun.
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  • Marta Ferreira October 18, 2011 · 5:51PM:
    I have been reading your blog since I found you on Spark People long ago. (And yours is the only blog I read). I am 53, live in Massachusetts and have used many of your wonderful ideas to make my life healthier and tastier. I know you don't know me, but to me you are part of my family as I check in and read what you and Matt are doing as well as getting dietary help. I couldn't be more thrilled for you too! Many prayers are heading your way! Make sure there's a picture or two (or 20!) when the big day finally arrives!
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    • Anne P
      October 18, 2011 · 5:57PM:
      What a sweet comment, Marta! Thank you so much and I'm honored and happy to hear my ideas have helped make your life healthier and tastier. :)
      Reply
  • Lauren
    October 18, 2011 · 6:55PM:
    Yay, the blog is working again!! (I couldn't get on to see this post last night) I am so happy for you guys! :) You two make a beautiful couple and I wish you the very best always.
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  • Mary Ann October 18, 2011 · 7:46PM:
    How exciting!!! CONGRATS.... can't wait to see all of your postings as you plan your beautiful wedding... such fun!!! Your ring is absolutely gorgeous!!! Good luck to both of you!
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  • Megan October 18, 2011 · 8:08PM:
    Congratulations! Such a beautiful engagement story and the ring is absolutely gorgeous!
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  • Laura
    October 18, 2011 · 8:39PM:
    Congratulations! I love that you have actual engagement pictures! Enjoy every moment of his excitement.
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    • Laura
      October 18, 2011 · 8:39PM:
      *this, not his
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  • Amanda @ Running On Waffles
    October 18, 2011 · 8:56PM:
    YAY!!!! Congratulations!!!! How exciting!!! Beautiful ring, beautiful setting! And I love that you had built-in photographers for the moment!
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  • Cate
    October 18, 2011 · 9:17PM:
    Huge congrats to you both! :D
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  • Chase @ The Chase Project
    October 18, 2011 · 9:22PM:
    Congratulations Anne!! Such an amazing time! :)
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  • Shelly @ Cake is a Food Group
    October 18, 2011 · 9:52PM:
    Congratulations! Those are pictures you will cherish forever!
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  • The Healthy Hostess
    October 18, 2011 · 9:58PM:
    So happy for you guys! Yay!!! Congratulations!
    Reply
  • Hilliary Wolfe
    October 19, 2011 · 9:47AM:
    What a wonderful engagement story! Congrats to you both! He did a great job with the ring, it is beautiful!
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  • kristen
    October 19, 2011 · 1:10PM:
    congrats! and the ring is absolutely beautiful. Matt defiantly gets points for that and the proposal!
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  • Lea @ Healthy Coconut
    October 19, 2011 · 1:24PM:
    Congrats Anne and to your future husband :) What a great place to do the proposal. I got married in May and I enjoyed every minute of the wedding planning process the last year or so. My advice for future bride-to-be is to enjoy every step (whether big or small) in the planning process, because you only get to do it once. It might get tedious at time but just think of the big picture.
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  • Caitlin @ Cake with Love
    October 19, 2011 · 2:05PM:
    Congrats!!! :)
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  • lorrie October 19, 2011 · 4:03PM:
    congrats on your engaement, looks like you got quite a catch for a guy
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  • Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun
    October 19, 2011 · 10:09PM:
    I'm just now playing catch up with blog reading and had to tell you how EXCITED I am for you. Huge congrats!!!!! :)
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  • Liz October 20, 2011 · 10:52AM:
    I spent the last several days moving & am now playing catch up with all my blogs, so I just now saw your amazing news! Congratulations, Anne! :D
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  • Tanya @ Vegan Faith
    October 20, 2011 · 10:54AM:
    Oh my goodness, I nearly cried! Congrats Anne!
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  • Esther October 20, 2011 · 10:57AM:
    Soo happy for you both! I have been a reader for awhile now, and strangely I agree with the earlier person that commented she'd had a feeling for awhile that you two would get engaged soon. I thought the same thing! Many blessings as you start your wedding planning!
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  • Jessica C. The Happy and Healthy Blog
    October 20, 2011 · 12:40PM:
    Amazing! That's such a lovely way to do it--in nature, doing one of your favorite activiities together. Congratulations!
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  • Annelies
    October 21, 2011 · 7:19PM:
    Congrats Anne! So excited for you and Matt and love that he proposed to you in such a special place for both of you. :)
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  • Katie
    October 25, 2011 · 11:47AM:
    CONGRATS! I am late on this, had no idea : p I am so happy for you! How sweet the way he proposed and how SPECIAL that ring is and beautiful!!! Congrats girl!
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  • Lauren October 31, 2011 · 3:34PM:
    Congratulations!! :)
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  • Morgan
    November 10, 2011 · 4:11PM:
    Beautiful engagement story and pics! Congrats again!!!!!!!!
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  • LouLou November 15, 2011 · 9:23PM:
    Getting a bit misty-eyed in a doctors waiting room in Melbourne AU! Congratulations to you both!
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    • Anne P
      November 16, 2011 · 7:26AM:
      Aw! Thanks! :)
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  • Elizabeth F. June 10, 2013 · 9:17PM:
    New to your blog! I found your link as I was reading running info to start training for my first half marathon. I realize your engagement was a couple of years ago, but I was so happy to see Old Rag as a part of your story! I grew up hiking Old Rag with my dad! Your blog has provided a lot of great tips!
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    • Anne
      June 11, 2013 · 12:10PM:
      Thanks for reading! :)
      Reply
  • Julie May 14, 2014 · 4:22AM:
    Oh my, this is rather oldish news by this point! I am writing this with a big tear running down my right cheek.. I'm a romantic, so what a lovely tale you have.. I hope and your beloved are married and happier than ever at this point (since it's a few years after the fact!). I am in Sweden.. it looks gorgeous where you and your fellow are, too. Best and sweetest wishes :) xo Julie
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    • Anne
      May 14, 2014 · 10:23AM:
      Aw, thank you so much, Julie! :)
      Reply
  • Eureka July 23, 2014 · 1:03PM:
    I'm glad you two took your time to get to know each other, THEN made that big decision. I don't know you two but I see this lasting awhile.
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  • Kat
    April 7, 2015 · 12:55PM:
    Just stumbled upon this old blog post of yours and I just love this story Anne! Can I quote you for an article about best places to get engaged in DC area? Old Rag is the cutest spot!
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    • Anne
      April 7, 2015 · 1:00PM:
      Sure! :)
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