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Monday, July 20, 2009

I am engaged!



Yes, yes as many of you already know via Facebook and Twitter, I finally got engaged! We- as well as our families are thrilled and excited and we are definitely looking forward to a new life together as husband and wife (still feels weird to say!)

I am beyond happy right now and I want to thank everyone for their well wishes. I know I hardly blog these days with all the stuff that's going on in my life but I have not forgotten about makeup! Just hasn't been my primary focus as of late, but I do hope I can squeeze in a few posts here and there. I just want to thank you all for being so incredibly supportive, understanding, and patient throughout everything I go through in life. I am always so blessed and amazed at how many people I have talked to online, some whom I have met, and some who take the time to email or leave a comment- that are just such good, kind, and down-to-earth people. I am blessed to have friends and people in my life that bring positive outlooks and energy into my life. I still have to review some new Purely Cosmetics products im lagging on! Of course I am in the midst of preparing the most important and special day of my life- my wedding day to my one and only and I am looking forward to the journey ahead.

We have not set an official date yet, but it's looking like it's gonna be on August 21st, 2010. We wanted it to be on our ACTUAL anniversary date July 17, 2010 but unfortunately my grandparents will be out of town until early August, and since I want them to be part of it, I am changing the original date so that they are able to share it with me. :)

So how did he propose???

Well we were celebrating our 4 year anniversary in Santa Barbara like we always do because we just love it there, and in a nutshell, he had a gift for me that he told me to open, and it was a medium box that was basically in other smaller boxes (like those Russian nesting dolls where you keep opening them and they get smaller and smaller) finally it was a ring box, I open it and it was empty, and I am looking at him like "Huh??? I don't know what is going on", then he gets down on one knee and tells me how he feels and asks me to be his wife and at first I am just in utter shock; as much as the BF is a jokester, it was hard to believe he was really being serious, so I was like "Shutup! Are you serious right now!??" LOL and he was laughing and was like "Yes!" and so of course I said yes, I didn't cry until he told me that he called my dad for his blessing so everyone knew including his family before me. So of course we were calling our families and everyone was so excited and congratulated us, my dad was crying but they were happy tears!

And of course here is the ring! Princess cut, 1 carat total, .5 center stone platinum band.







253 comments:

  1. awww! Vanessa I am so happy for you. The ring is gorgeous and he proposed in such a sweet way. Congrats and I am looking forward to seeing how your special day turns out.

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  2. CONGRATULATIONS Nessa!!!
    I wish you both the best and it'll be still a lil weird even after the wedding to say husband. lol
    Have you guys set a date yet????
    Im so HAPPY for you!

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  3. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best wishes to the both of you =)

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  4. that ring is gorgeous!! you look so glowy and happy :D so happy for you!!!! how exciting!!! :)

    i send you a DM regarding a wedding photog/videographer if you were interested at all, lemme know! i'd be glad to give you more details, etc.

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  5. omg nessa! i've been reading your blog forever & i rarely comment because i like to lurk ;), but i just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!! that is so exciting! i hope you share with us your process/ideas in planning your wedding! :) i'm so happy for you two & your ring is gorgeous!

    ellie

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  6. awww congrats! as i did mention on fb! hahah i love that black and white pic!!

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  7. awwww how sweet congrats!

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  8. awww Congrats babe! best wishes :)

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  9. oh yeah & that's such a gorgeous ring, and a lovely story u could tell your kids & grandkids ;)

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  10. oh my goooood!!!! how amazing Nessa, huge congratulations to both!!! enjoy every moment of the planning process, it's a beautiful phase too.
    again, congrats!!!

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  11. COngrats! Best wishes to both of you & may happiness always stay with by.
    Pretty ring!

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  12. Awww~ I'm happy for you and your man. Congratulations!!! :)

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  13. Aww congrats Nessa! I love the ring too I hope to have a princess cut one day! I'm so happy and excited for you!

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  14. CONGRATS VANESSA!!!!! :) (irenelovesmakeup)

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  15. I am seriously happy and super excited for you!!! :) Congratulations!

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  16. Hi Nessa, I'm a regular Aussie visitor to your site since i got married last year, and just happened to randomly click on your bookmark and see that you are engaged!! I don't know you personally but you are a beautiful person and reading about how he proposed really made me get a little emotional. It's such a wonderful thing. I wish you all the best and I am so happy for you. xx
    Jeniffer from down under ;)

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  17. Omg CONGRATS hun~! <3 How exciting to hear!!! ^__^

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  18. Congratulations!! (a long time reader, though only recently got an account to be a follower haha). You two are so perfect for each other. Many blessings and wishes for you, the hubbie and both fams as the big day approaches!
    The ring is gorgeous too x)

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  19. awww once again,congrats vanessa :)

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  20. That's amazing and so adorable... Congrats to you and your fiance!

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  21. awww I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!

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  22. that's so cute and i love how he got your dad's blessing!! congrats!

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  23. YAY! Congratulations!!! OMG my Fiance and I were thinking about getting married next fall, too. =) I'm trying to shoot for a small wedding in the Spring because I love that time, but we'll see in the next month or 2. Yay for you!

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  24. congrats nessa!!! im so happy for you and your ring is gorgeous, he did good :)!!

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  25. CONGRATULATIONS BEAUTIFUL VANESSA!!! I wish you and Jon an amazing and blessed life together! I am sooo happy for you! Your ring is beautiful! A stunning ring for a stunning woman! I can't wait till' you get married and have tons of adorable little babies!!! :D

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  26. Congratulations!!! You both look very happy.
    The ring is gorgeous. =)

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  27. congratulations beautiful girl!!

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  28. CONGRATS Vanessa, its the most exciting time, preparing for a wedding =) All the best!

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  29. Congrats!!! So happy for you. :h:

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  30. congratulations!!! wish you both the best of luck :)

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  31. Congratulations and best wishes!!!~

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  32. Another long time lurker here - just wanted to pop in and say congratulations!

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  33. Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck and a world of happiness!

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  34. Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck and a world of happiness!

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  35. Aww congratulations to the 2 of you! Wishing you all the best in the future!

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  36. congrats Vanessa,i m really happy for you,i wish that my bf could be romantic like your bf :P
    it's so romantic...
    congrays again :)

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  37. wow look how many congrats you got already! well here's another- CONGRATS!

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  38. wonderful! Congratulations.

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  39. i had to hold back the tears.. :> I'm so happy for you!! it's like you know it would happen but you're just not sure when and how and when it does, you can't believe your eyes. :) we miss your posts but with reasons like this... you take all the time in the world, sweety. we're here for you always. :)

    your loyal fan! :)

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  40. Aw that's so sweet! Congratulations!!

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  41. congrats!!! that is so cute! i was going to cry while reading how he proposed lol

    -ting

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  42. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Whenever I hear of people getting married it reminds me how happy I was (and AM) by being with my best friend and husband!!!! All the best! :D

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  43. Congrats girl!!! I wish you and Jon a wonderful blissful life ahead together!! I feel so excited for you... you'll surely be a STUNNING bride!! :D

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  44. Beautiful ring! Congratulations Vanessa!

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  45. Aww Congratulations Vanessa! I am so happy for you! You are a wonderful person and you deserve all the good things in life! The ring is beautiful and you look gorgeous!

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  46. i am SOOOO HAPPY for u nessa! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! (: can't wait for u're wedding!!!!! am i invited????? lol. i might just have to driiiive down there!!! =P

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  47. Oh my gosh! My jaw dropped as soon as I saw this on my dashboard, haha.
    CONGRATULATIONS! You must be estatic! I'm so happy for you & Jon.
    You guys seem like a great couple, I wish you the best (:

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  48. congratulations!

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  49. Congratulations Vanessa :)

    The ring is gorgeous and you & Jon look so so happy in that last picture :)

    Wishing you both all the best!

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  50. Congrats Vanessa!I'm so happy for you!I wish you to have an amazing and happy life together!

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  51. Congratulations! The best part is the wedding preps. Have fun!

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  52. omg congratulations! i'm happy for you.

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  53. Congrats!!! Im soooo happy for you!! I can't wait to see the wedding pictures!!!

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  54. congratulations, Vanessa! <3

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  55. congratulations! you're blooming ^-^

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  56. Omgosh congratulations Vanessa! I'm so thrilled for you! The ring looks beautiful. What a sweet little story of how he proposed to you. Many blessings to you two n__n.

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  57. OMG!!! Congratulations!!! I am sooo happy for you... I'm sure it'll be a beautiful wedding. :)

    PS. He did a good job on picking the ring, it's GORGEOUS!

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  58. Congrats Vanessa! I look forward to wedding pics :)

    God Bless you both!!

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  59. Congrats babygirl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    makes me tear!!!...send me an evite lol...perfect excuse to get to to cali and to see a blushing bride....ohhhhhhhh too happy!

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  60. Awwww, big CONGRATULATIONS to you guys!!! That's so sweet! Can't wait to see everything you guys put into the wedding! (Maybe you should start a wedding blog? hmm.. LOL) Congrats again!! <3<3

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  61. Congrats on getting engaged Vanessa!!! You two are the cutest couple ever!! I wish you and Jon a happy life!

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  62. Eeee congratulations!!! Wishing you both all the best <3

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  63. Oh So sweet.. Congrats Vanessa! You two make the loveliest couple ever !

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  64. That's so great! Major CONGRATS!

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  65. I know I'm late to the game, but CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you too! You will live happily ever after!

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  66. Congratulations Vanessa! I'm really happy for you!

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  67. wow congrat!!! so happy for you!!!

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  68. Congratulations!
    I wish you both the best!!!

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  69. Congratulations! He has wonderful taste, because that ring is tasteful and gorgeous! You make a beautiful couple! <3 <3 <3

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  70. Congratulations!! Love the bling and the cute pic of you two :)

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  71. congratulations!! I'm so happy for you. It's so sweet that you guys still have romance going after 4 years :D can't wait for more wedding updates ;)

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  72. WOWOWOWOW!!! Congratulations! I wish you the best <3 :D Hope you still have time to continue your blog!

    -Renee

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  73. Congratulations! The ring is beuatiful adn you two look so great together! Best of Luck with all the marriage preperations!!

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  74. Congratulations to you both! I wondered if it wasn't coming after all the weddings, showers, and babies you've written about lately. Now we'll get posts about dress shopping...awesome!

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  75. Awwww!!!! Congrats, beautiful!!!! Love the ring..

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  76. congrats...that is so exciting. I have been dating my boyfriend for a year and a half....and I sent him a picture of a ring I liked today..and he is like uhh what have you been looking at lol...and he is anti marriage so I am trying to convert him lol. Congrats and the ring is beautiful!!!

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  77. awwwwwwwwww yay! congratulations! I got teary reading it. This is wonderful!

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  78. I tried to post last night, but my phone doesn't like Blogger, and my hotel internet connection had expired (I'm still in Vegas from Cosmoprof and some R&R).

    I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's so exciting :) Congrats to both of you!

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  79. Omg congrats Vanessa!! First time commenting, been following your blog for a long time. Jon seems like a great guy, I know you guys will live happily ever after haha.

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  80. Congrats! Best wishes to both of you! <3

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  81. Awww I'm so happy for you, that's awesome!!
    I wish the best for both of you :)

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  82. Congratulations! I'm so happy & excited for you. :D I can't wait to see your wedding!

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  83. Congratulations!!! I'm so happy & excited for you. :D I can't wait to see your wedding - I'm sure it will be as fabulous and lovely as you are!

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  84. you guys are the cutest couple .. i am so happy for you <3
    wish you a very happy life
    xX

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  85. OMG!!! Congratulations!!!!! I am sooo happy for you.. I wish you and Jon the best...You guys make such a beautiful couple...

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  86. CONGRATULATIONS, VANESSA!! I'm so happy for you :)

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  87. This post seriously made me tear up!!!! I am so happy for you!!!

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  88. OMG! CONGRATS SWEETIE!!!! You are the first beauty blog I ever came across! I'm blessed to have found you and thanks for always posting about all the new things you discover, we don't take u for granted Nessa!!! CONGRATS TO YOU AND JON! MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!!! Happy planning, welcome to the beautiful world of engagement and marriage honey!!

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  89. You two are so cute. Love the story of how he proposed. Wishing you all the best. :h:

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  90. I know I said it on twitter already but CONGRATULATIONS! I'm really happy for you & your fiance. :D

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  91. such a great post and lovely story:)
    congrats!
    best wishes to you both!

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  92. OMG!! i squealed when i saw the title! YOU'RE ENGAGED!!!!!!! im so happy for you. i wish you guys nothing but the best. with all the craziness in the world, its good to know that good people still get to have happy endings.

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  93. aww girl! i'm so so happy for you! of course i already congratulated ya over twitter but here's another! CONGRATS! i hope for many many more happiness coming ur way =)

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  94. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Welcome to the fiances club! hahaha Happy planning!!!

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  95. Yay for Nessa & Jon!!!!! I wish u many blessings and eternal love!!!

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  96. Yay! Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear that, ahhh how excited I am for you!

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  97. CONGRATULATIONS SWEETIE! HOW EXCITING IS THIS? I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. YOU AND JON ARE SUCH A CUTE COUPLE.

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  98. congrats! i am so happy for you two :)

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  99. Congratulations to you both!
    That's so exciting!!

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  100. congratulations!!!!!

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  101. CONGRATULATIONS, VANESSA!

    reading about how he proposed almost made me cry. i'm a sucker at those things lol.

    many blessings to you and jon. may your journey be a wonderful one, full of love and joy. and may you not stress out so much on planning your big day =)

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  102. Congrats girl!!!! You look like your glowing! :) Im So happy for you and your soon to be hubby!!

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  103. I am sooooooo happy for you, mama!! Congrats!!!

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  104. yayyy!!! Congratulations Nessa! The ring is absolutely beautiful!!!

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  105. congrats Nessa.. I wish u and ur future hubby the best!!

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  106. that's truly amazing. congratulations :]

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  107. Congratulations. It's a beautiful ring. I wish you and him all the best in the future.

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  108. Congratulations! I'm so happy for the two of you!

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  109. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
    !!!!!!!!! Congratulations girl!!! Such a sweet proposal :D

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  110. Congratulations to both of you!

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  111. awww... congratulations!!! best wishes to both of you :D

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  112. OMG congrats! im sooo happy for you! i dont really know you but ive been following your blog for so long i feel like i do :-) best of luck in everything!

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  113. CONGRATULATIONS VANESSA! OMG I am super happy and excited for you!!

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  114. You are such a beautiful person and you deserve all the happines in the world. Congratulations Vanessa!!!

    I wish you and Jon the very best...eeeeekk..how exciting!! lol

    Looking forward to more entries....I'm sure we'll see some of you wedding plans soon

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  115. congratulations vanessa, so happy for you =) ~maha

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  116. Congratulations!! You two are a cute couple!!

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  117. Congratulations, you two make a beautiful couple! I wish you all the best.

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  118. congrats to u Vanessa ! so happy for u.. n ur ring is gorgeous..

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  119. congratulations!! I love the ring :) :h:

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  120. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    Best wishes to you & BF :))))
    xoxo

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  121. Congratulations Vanessa! I am so happy for you and your new fiance! The ring is so pretty! (:

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  122. Congratulations Vanessa! I am so happy for you even though I do not know you personally. I enjoy your reading your blog. I hope you have the best wedding!

    Best wishes, Amy.

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  123. My God that was so sweet! You are a lovely couple!Congratulations!!!

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  124. Congratulations Vanessa! I'm sure you will be a beautiful bride! :)

    -Celeste xxx

    3 kisses

    Future
    Present
    Love

    :)

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  125. Congrats.
    Wonderful News. Thanks for sharing!!
    Wish you both all the best. :):):)

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  126. I was engaged for a year and a half and just got married on Saturday the 18th! If you have any questions about wedding planning then def ask me =] It will be the most AMAZING day of your life and all the stress of planning is totally worth it when you walk down the aisle and see your future husband all teary eyed!

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  127. OH MY GOSH CONGRATULATIONS!
    :) I am so excited and happy for you!!!

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  128. CONGRATS! That's amazing! I like how he proposed!!

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  129. CONGRATS VANESSA! What exciting & happy news! I was thrilled to see your tweet about it on Twitter. Thanks for sharing how he proposed. Sooo cute. :)

    My BFF got engaged this month too. She said the same thing to her bf/now fiancee... "Are you serious!?" HAHA. <3 it.

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  130. Congrats! you guys are the cutest!

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  131. Congrats!!! more than a year reading your blog.. never post a comment but now it´s a perfect time for it!!!
    best wishes from brazil :h:

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  132. Congrats! I'm so happy for you! The ring is beautiful! Best wishes to the both of you!

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  133. congrats vanessa! May the whole planning part be as smooth as the proposal!

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  134. awww, congratulations to the both of you nessa! now we'll be looking forward to wedding pics :) godbless

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  135. oh my gosh!! i was so excited when i saw the title of this post! *sigh* so beautiful...i have tears in my eyes and I barely know you, u just seem like a great person who deserves this happiness. he seems like the perfect guy for you!! congratulations *tear* <3 oh yeah BEAUTIFUL ring! please tell us about all the planning, too!

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  136. congratulation Vanessa, you deserve all the happiness in the world!! You will make a very beautiful bride!

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  137. Congratulations Vanessa. I am so happy for you. :D


    aryssu.blogs.sapo.pt

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  138. I was wondering when this was going to happen! The ring is gorgeous, he has really good taste! Congratulations to both of you! I wish you a happy engagement, and a not too stressing wedding planning :) Good luck to both of you :)

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  139. Congrats!! this is a very exciting time. Wish you nothing but happiness & sucess!!! xo

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  140. Vanessa, I went to your blog to see if you updated & bam! I saw this! Such big news : ) Congratulations! I am happy for you, too.

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  141. CONGRATS!!! you guys will make tons of sexy babies >:]

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  142. aww congrats vanessa :) i wish you both the best and a happy life together :)

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  143. :j
    your ring is gorgeous

    Congrats Vanessa, I am so happy for you!!
    :h:

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  144. Congratulations Vanessa, that is a gorgeous ring! Happiness and blessings to you both!

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  145. wow - congratulations vanessa! you two make a lovely pair, and i'm certain that you guys will have a gorgeous life together. don't stress too much about not blogging, especially when you're planning your wedding! we all understand =D

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  146. awwww congrats!!!!!!! how exciting!!!

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  147. wow congratulations!!! you must feel like you're on a cloud right now :)

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  148. Congratz Vanessa! You two make a really cute couple. :)

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  149. Congratulations. The ring is beautiful. I hope you and Jon live happily ever after.

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  150. Congrats!! I am a big fan of your blog.

    Megan
    acaseofcosmeticevents.blogspot.com

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  151. :h: jealous! I just broke up with my boyfriend -_- but that just means the search continues! I'm so happy for you! Congrats on finding "the one" !

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  152. congratulations! <3
    Such a sweet way to propose!!! <3

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  153. I am so happy for you two!

    May you have a lifetime of love together!

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  154. yayayayay<3 congratulations!! i've been following your blog for a while, and always thought when u 2 would get married. yayyyy i'm so happy for u two!! be happy forever!!

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  155. Congrats babe!!! So happy for you two...happy planning!

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  156. Congratulations Lovely Vanessa!

    Wish you both a lifetime of happiness :)

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  157. Congrats!!
    Wishing you two a sweet happy life together!

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  158. Congrats.. I am so happy for you..You deserve the best, and I know he is just that...Best Wishes.. bigshell123

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  159. Congrats.. You deserve the best, and that he is...

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  160. Congratulations! This post as a whole is soooo beautiful and sweet!

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  161. YES!!!!
    Nessa, I've been following NM for over a year and while I haven't been a frequent commenter, I want to tell you I'm incredibly happy for you and can only imagine how excited you must be. Copngratulations! You two always seemed like one of the most adorable couples :) and you and the ring both look gorgeous!

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  162. haha couldn't even spell congratulations...my bad

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  163. I'm rather new to your blog and I happened upon this article today. It was so cute and I must say a big, big congratulations to you and your fiance!!!

    And may I say that is a gorgeous ring :D!!!

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