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February 25th, 2008
a special day

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well, i thought i’d start posting today like always but something wonderful happened this weekend and i decided to take the day off to travel and enjoy my first real week….being engaged!

that’s right- ac and i are getting married! this weekend, in front of my family and his family, ac proposed and i said yes! most of the night was a blur for me but i remember crying, being totally and completely shocked and then being so thrilled to look across the table and see our families right there with us. it was the most special night and little details are slowly starting to come back to me. i remember wondering why ac wanted so much room between our chairs at the table (so he had room to get down on one knee) and then listening to him propose while “you are my sunshine” played in the background (the o brother where art thou version). it was one of the most amazing nights of my life and i’m just so happy. after almost four and a half years together i can’t imagine spending the next eighty-four with anyone else. so today i’m taking the day off to travel to portland and enjoy every second of being engaged to the love of my life.

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i’ll be back tomorrow with today’s regular posts- the rest of the week will follow as always, with tuesday’s product roundups being spread between thursday and friday. thanks for indulging my little personal time out and thank you for being a part of both of our lives for the past 3 and a half years. xo, d*s.

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463 comments
kati said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:06 am

aw congrats!

mejezabel said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:09 am

Holy cow!!! Congratulations!! You two are so dang cute! He is a very lucky man.

WooHoo!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 8:12 am

Oh wow, congratulations! All the very, very best to you both.

February 25th, 2008 - 8:15 am

Congratulations Grace and AC!
My very best wishes to you both…
Bless you!

February 25th, 2008 - 8:21 am

Congratulations!!

JuliaL said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:22 am

Congrats!!! I wishing you two a lifetime of happiness :-)

JaneG said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:24 am

Congratulations

annie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:25 am

yay!!!! a d*s wedding!!!!!!! congratulations!

elisa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:26 am

Congratulations Grace!! Enjoy every bit of this time with AC. Adorable photos too :)

Heidi said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:26 am

Awwww! Congratulations! Enjoy looking down at that ring all week. Thanks for sharing the great news :-) Blessings to you both in your new life together!

Marta said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:30 am

Love is the higher law! All the best in this precious moment :)

Hugs from Portugal!

Lara said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:31 am

Congratulations!!

Olivia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:32 am

What a WONDERFUL news! Congratulations!!

joy said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:34 am

yay! congrats grace! SO SO happy for you!
-joy

emily said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:35 am

congrats!! best wishes in your new life together

julia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:35 am

YAY! Congrats!!!

marisa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:35 am

grace – that’s amazing!! congratulations to you and a.c.!!

sandra said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:35 am

congratulations! have fun on your trip!

Jessy said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:36 am

Oh my gosh! Congratulations and best wishes to the two of you!

nicole said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:39 am

oh congrats grace! being married is such a rewarding thing in life! I wish you many fun filled years of blissfull time together!

Hijiri said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:41 am

OMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS to you and ac!!! I am soooo happy to hear that, Grace!!! Congratulations!!!

Emily said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:42 am

YAAAY! :) Well congrats to you both!! Wonderful news.

a-ieK said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:45 am

Congratulations!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 8:45 am

On Congrats Grace. I’m five years into married life and still loving it. It is a great adventure. My best to you both!

Erica said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:46 am

Congratulations! My engagement was a complete surprise too. Isn’t it wonderful! Enjoy every second of it.

shannon said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:48 am

Great news! Congrats!

james said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:48 am

congrats! enjoy the day!!!! being married young is so fantastic!

February 25th, 2008 - 8:48 am

congrats, what a sweet story!

neverseenblue said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:49 am

congratulations!! that’s wonderful news!

momo said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:51 am

Congratulations!!

Ann said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:53 am

Wonderful news. Congratulations, Grace!

Tina said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:03 am

Congratulations!!! That is wonderful

February 25th, 2008 - 9:03 am

What a blessing. It will be the hardest thing you will have ever done, but the BEST thing you will ever have. There is no better blessing than marriage. Best Wishes!

LOVE THE RING!

Kristin said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:05 am

Congratulations! :-)

nat said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:06 am

yay, big congrats!!

February 25th, 2008 - 9:07 am

That is so wonderful!
Congratulations!
xo
Melissa

liz said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:08 am

congratulations from a faithful d*s reader – much happiness!

Kate C. said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:08 am

Congratulations! I can’t wait to see what a D*S wedding will look like!

elizabeth said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:08 am

Congratulations! What an exciting Monday morning post.

Michelle said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:09 am

Congratulations! That is so wonderful, you two are such a sweet looking couple, I wish you nothing but the very best. Thanks for sharing your wonderful news!

Christa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:11 am

jiiipppee! congratulations also from switzerland ;)

Barbara said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:11 am

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you both.

Vane said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:14 am

congrats! thats wonderful!

janet said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:15 am

such great news, grace! congratulations!!

Caitlin said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:17 am

Congratulations! I wish you many happy beautiful years together.

Kelly said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:19 am

congratulations Grace! wishing you both all the best that life has to offer.

February 25th, 2008 - 9:21 am

Congratulations and best wishes for many years of happiness to come. It just gets better and better.

February 25th, 2008 - 9:22 am

i’m SO excited for you both!!!!!

anne

Sarah said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:23 am

Yay! Congratulations. It’s pretty amazing to “know” you two simply through a blog, and to feel as excited and happy for you and your sweetie as I do for my girlfriends and their loves. Best wishes for the happiest future (and what I’m sure is going to be a truly, truly beautiful wedding!).

jen j-m said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:24 am

three cheers + congratulations to you both!

Alia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:25 am

Congrats! That’s really awesome! I wish the both of you nothing but the greatest years of your lives:)

kristin said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:27 am

congratulations!!

Patricia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:28 am

Congratulations! After ACs guest post in December, I knew the two of you were meant to be. Enjoy being a fiawnsay;)!

Barbara said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:29 am

incredible news! how wonderful – congratulations!! let love rule!!!

lealou said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:32 am

Congrats – such amazing news!!!

andi said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:32 am

WOO HOO!! Congrats!!! So exciting!

Enjoy this time!!

February 25th, 2008 - 9:32 am

Congratulations!

February 25th, 2008 - 9:34 am

wow! Congratulations Grace and AC! I trust we might be seeing some wonderful wedding tips in the future – can’t wait!

Bess said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:34 am

Congratulations!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 9:37 am

many many congrats to you!
{now comes the fun part: all the planning! papers and fabrics and flowers, oh my!}

cjh said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:37 am

YEA! Congrats and I’m so glad you’re taking the day off. Here’s hoping a little wedding stuff makes it on the blog. I’d tuck it away for my own.

Thryn said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:38 am

Congratulations!!! That’s so wonderful in every way :)

karen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:38 am

oh- that is SO sweet! many congrats Grace. xo

Inci said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:42 am

Congratulations, my best wishes to you!

kt said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:45 am

Congrats! Does this mean you are going to start posting lots of fun Wedding Ideas! I hope so!

heather said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:50 am

i’m so excited for you! congratulations.

smn said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:51 am

Congratulations!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 9:51 am

Congrats! such great news! Enjoy your day off!

Niamh said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:52 am

Grace congratulations! What and exciting time! Enjoy every minute of it! Best wishes to you both : )

julia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:54 am

Congratulations!!!!!

Priya said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:58 am

OMG! Congratulations to the both of you! I am soooo happy for you!

Shawna said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:59 am

Congratulations Grace!!! That’s fantastic news! Hopefully you’ll be blogging all your wedding plans for us ;-)

Kate said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:02 am

Best wishes, Grace! Enjoy it and don’t start planning for a month or so–just revel in the happy time!

hannah said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:02 am

HOORAY! I’m so happy my internet friends are getting married! Grace, thanks for inviting us into your life… that’s what makes your blog so unique and inspiring and real. I’m celebrating with you this morning and remembering the wonderful blur of engagement…

February 25th, 2008 - 10:03 am

yay! that’s great. best of wishes.

kate (pm) said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:04 am

Best wishes & congratulations, Grace & AC!

lindsey dickson said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:05 am

Congrats! I myseld am engaged and planning my wedding here in Austin, TX! Hooray!

Julie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:06 am

Congrats! Your excitement definitely comes through in your writing! :)

Jana said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:06 am

Congrats; that is so special and your story is darling.

johno said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:06 am

Single guys across the globe are weeping.

Wonderful news. Can’t wait to see your sumptuous letterpress wedding invitations :) Have a magnificent day.

Nikko said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:06 am

Thanks for sharing Grace~ very exciting! Happy days!

d'Auria said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:07 am

félicitations! congratulations! what an amazing life marker.

bonne chance! good luck with the wedding plans!

Reva Quam said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:07 am

congrats you two! all the best for your trip and the future.

d'Auria said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:07 am

p.s. i want to see a close-up of the ring!

Robyn said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:07 am

Grace, I’ve been reading your blog for a few years now and your enthusiasm and warmth make me feel like I know you. I truly wish you all the best because you are a positive and kind person in the blogosphere when oftentimes snotty and snarky rules the day. Best best to you and AC!!

arounna said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:09 am

Big Congratulations Grace !!

Alexis said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:11 am

Congratulations!! : )

Cindy said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:11 am

Congratulations! I wish you only the best that life has to offer, happiness, health and love.

Cindy

stevie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:12 am

Congrats Grace, you guys are so adorable!

jodi said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:14 am

congratulations to you both!! what wonderful news!!

Megan said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:17 am

Congratulations to you both! Such happy news! This is sure to be the most stylish wedding and marriage around!

Karen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:17 am

Yay, how exciting :) Congratulations!

zee said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:24 am

Woah, careful you don’t take someone’s eye out with that thing, Grace! :-) Very happy for you both, congrats. Way to go AC, you romantic devil!

February 25th, 2008 - 10:24 am

Well, Grace I’m certainly not going to be able to come up with anything too original to say at this point but…..CONGRATULATIONS! Such a sweet proposal story (and the judges give AC….10!).

Hey at least you guys don’t need to spend too much time working on a registry…I mean, isn’t design*sponge itself almost it?

Travel safely! :)

February 25th, 2008 - 10:25 am

Contratz! How exciting… welcome to the wonderful world of planning ;)

Sofia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:26 am

congratulations, grace

Lesly said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:28 am

Congratulations!!!, I wish you both a life filled with love, health, joy and success!!!

Blessings.

jhill said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:31 am

WOO HOO!!! Congrats Grace!

Maria Fe said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:32 am

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I’m a newlywed myself and coudn’t be happier!
I wish you both the best!

February 25th, 2008 - 10:33 am

Such exciting news! Congratulations!

February 25th, 2008 - 10:34 am

YAY!!!!! Congratulations! I just got engaged a couple months ago, too, and it is the BEST. I bet you’ll be walking on air for at least a week, thinking of nothing else! Congrats again!

Tonia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:34 am

What happy news. Anything that keeps my favorite blogger happy is good stuff. Hopefully, he’ll eventually carry you across the threshold of your first home down here in sunny Austin!

Julia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:35 am

Aw, that’s wonderful! =)

natalie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:38 am

YAY! Congratulations!

kristen c. said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:40 am

amazing amazing amazing! congratulations!

February 25th, 2008 - 10:44 am

That’s awesome. Congratulations. :)

February 25th, 2008 - 10:46 am

what a sweet story. congratulations! i’m so happy for you both!

angeljoy said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:47 am

I’m so happy for you, but apparently not 1/4 as happy as you appear to be. CONGRATULATIONS!

February 25th, 2008 - 10:50 am

And this is how we find out?!? Congratulations!!! Will he be legally adopting Turk and you Ms. J?? I’m so happy for you :)

nidhi said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:51 am

so wonderful! congratulations! I must go listen to the O brother Where art Thou soundtrack now :)

Valesca said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:52 am

Parabéns pelo noivado!
Desejo ao casal muitas felicidades!

Robin said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:56 am

Wonderful! Hearty congratulations to you both!

Cjala said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:58 am

Congrats! What a wonderful moment, thanks for sharing it with us:)

jill said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:58 am

Yay!!! Congratulations! So happy for you guys. :)

mike g. said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:00 am

Great! Now we’ll have to wade through wedding invitation wrap ups and wedding gown mini trends and reception hall sneak peeks and wedding cake before and afters. Just kidding! :) Couldn’t happen to a nicer person. Best of luck all the rest of your life!

dagmara said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:01 am

Congratulations to you both. I wish you all the best. Your ring looks lovely.

camilla said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:01 am

Congratulations!

Kelly said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:02 am

awwww, i’ve been a big fan of yours for the past few months but this is just something i had to comment on. congratulations! i hope you two will be very happy together. :)

chic said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:03 am

Well, it’s about dang time! CONGRATULATIONS and enjoy your engagement, it has to be one of the best feelings ever! I can not wait to see your wedding ideas. Enjoy your trip and God Bless you both! True love is so very hard to find and you found your gem as he did his. :)

michico said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:04 am

Congratulations :D How wonderful!

February 25th, 2008 - 11:05 am

Congratulations Grace! Soak up this time. Yay!

Mindy Markowitz said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:08 am

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! We are sooo happy for you and AC!!! I have been smiling since saturday!!! It is all so exciting!!! Aaron is very romantic!

Carrie S. said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:09 am

Wonderful news! Being married is so much more awesome than anyone ever tells you. Seriously, it’s the bomb. :) Congrats!

jessica said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:09 am

Congratulations!!

February 25th, 2008 - 11:10 am

Oh congrats Grace….

I am excited to welcome you to the club of wedded bliss.

Kelly

KellyS said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:14 am

Grace, that is fantastic! I’ve been reading your blog for about a year, and I appreciate that you have shared your news with us. Your choice to soak up today’s unforgettable moment was wise. (In 11 years, I have always found prioritizing my husband over my work to have great reward.) Blessings to you as a new chapter in life begins. Happy planning!

Michele said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:16 am

Congratulations on the engagement. I hope you show us some wedding posts because I know it will be a beautiful one.

February 25th, 2008 - 11:17 am

All the happiness to you guys. I wish you a very happy life together.

kristine said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:21 am

Congratulations! You deserve all of the happiness in the world!

Chelsea said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:22 am

Congrats:)

Julie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:23 am

Congrats, Grace!

February 25th, 2008 - 11:25 am

Now that’s what makes a Monday a beautiful day!! Congratulations and best wishes to the two of you!

February 25th, 2008 - 11:26 am

Mazel tov and congratulations!!! That’s amazing news! We all can’t wait to hear about your wedding plans- design*sponge style!!

katie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:27 am

Congratulations!!! That’s wonderful news!! What a sweet proposal! You made me all teary-eyed!!!

jaime said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:28 am

Congratulations!

Melissa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:28 am

Congratulations! So sweet!

thegutlesswonder said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:32 am

Thanks for sharing the wonderful news! Looking forward to (hopefully) hearing and seeing your wedding plans ferment.

Heather said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:33 am

Yeah! Congratulations Grace & AC! Enjoy this time together and get used to saying Fiance’!
Check out: http://www.blackbirdletterpress.com
I used her for all my paper needs!

Kimberly said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:34 am

I read you every day and just wanted to say congratulations -your happiness is contagious. :)

ties. said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:34 am

CONGRATULAAAAATIONS !!!

themediatrix said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:37 am

What awesome news!! It sounds like a beautiful weekend surprise, and such a cute proposal! Here’s to a wonderful (and stylish) life together.

Being married is a joy! :D

Sarah said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:40 am

Congratulations, Grace! :)

Jessica White said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:40 am

Congratulations Grace + AC! I’m sure you two will have the most beautiful and hip wedding ever!

Massilianana said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:40 am

Félicitations !

Jessica White said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:42 am

In light of marriage and wedding, a great blog of inspirational wedding decor would be fabulous!

kelly said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:43 am

congratulations, grace (and mr. ac)!

franchesca said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:48 am

Congrads :)

February 25th, 2008 - 11:49 am

aw! when thor proposed i seriously would stare at my finger all the time and in my head just say “sparkly”.

love love the jensens
see you soon!!

February 25th, 2008 - 11:52 am

Yay!!!! So amazing, glad you had such a sweet and memorable engagement moment!

Melissa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:52 am

awww yay! Congratulations!!

February 25th, 2008 - 11:55 am

I’m so pleased for you both — I wish you so much love and happiness, always!
xo Abbey

Rinconia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:55 am

Congratulations! Your joy just jumps off the page and is an inspiration.

Jennyrose said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:59 am

Congratulations!!
I just celebrated my 3 year anniversary with the love of my life last weekend, so apparently it was a great weekend for love!

I’m so happy for you!

Ann said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:00 pm

You will love being married! Congrats on taking the “plunge” Design*Sponge!

Fela said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:01 pm

Oh felicidades! That is just the best news! It’s true, when you share your love with other people, it makes the world a happier place!! Yay for the both of you. Enjoy each other and savor all the yummy moments. xxx’s and ooo’s, Fela

Becky said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:02 pm

Congrats!! Marriage is an awesome thing! Your post is so blissfully joful! You deserve the time off!!

jen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:03 pm

congratulations!

February 25th, 2008 - 12:06 pm

Congrats to you both!
Have fun with the wedding planning. Married life is a good thing, I highly recommend it!! :)

Amanda Margaret said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:16 pm

Congratulations Grace!
Its strange…when I saw the news a big smile spread across my face. I feel like one of my friends is getting married! haha. Congratulations to you and AC. Wishing you both the very best in the years to come.
xoxoxoxox

MK Wong said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:18 pm

FANTASTIC! Congratulations grace & ac! Enjoy the moment, savor the little things and be sure to keep on smiling!

Laura said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:19 pm

that’s wonderful news, enjoy!

February 25th, 2008 - 12:19 pm

Congrats Grace!!! Such exciting news. Good for you!

ps- Otis and I are getting married too! Have so much fun planning

February 25th, 2008 - 12:20 pm

Big congrats from us! Hopefully you’ll share some of the wedding planning– enjoy this wonderful time!

February 25th, 2008 - 12:22 pm

congrats – that is fabulous! i can’t wait to hear about all of your wedding fun!

grace said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:24 pm

thank you so much everyone! i’m connecting flights in denver right now and just caught the trail of comments. thank you so, so much for all of your kind comments- i can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve said. i’m just over the moon right now. ;)

grace

*and yes, i’ll be blogging wedding content- but i promise it won’t be too much because i know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

cat seto said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:25 pm

A big congratulations! How exciting!!

Miki said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:25 pm

Congrats!! Have fun wedding planning :-)

Katya said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:27 pm

Oh my! Congratulations to you both.

Summer said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:27 pm

Wow, congratulations! You two are so adorable and inspiring.

By the way, I am so very excited to be meeting you tomorrow!

February 25th, 2008 - 12:30 pm

Congratulations Grace and AC!!!!

christine said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:31 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can’t wait to see all the cute wedding ideas you come up with. :)

February 25th, 2008 - 12:31 pm

Congrats Grace!!!
My best wishes : )

Dana said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:33 pm

Oh, congratulations! The wedding bug must be in the air – everyone is getting engaged and so, so happy!

Julianne said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:33 pm

Congrats! you deserve a break!

Luisa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:34 pm

Yay, congratulations! What lovely news! And what a beautiful ring! Hooray, hooray, hooray.

Sarah said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:38 pm

That’s incredible! Congrats!!!

renee said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:38 pm

Congratulations to you both!

jbro said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:39 pm

I am thrilled for you! I was lucky enough to marry the love of my life and it still, unbelievably, gets better every year. I can’t wait until you start blogging baby stuff!

Keyse said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:42 pm

Thats awesome! I know you will have a beautiful wedding and a beautiful marriage for many years to come. Congratulations!

patricia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:43 pm

How wonderful! Congratulations!

josephine said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:47 pm

congrats, grace!!!

Karen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:47 pm

woooo hoooo!

Congratulations!!!!!

and be sure to check out:

http://bklynbride.blogspot.com/

for all the cool wedding design goods! (this site reminds me of yours -except all wedding stuff!)

February 25th, 2008 - 12:47 pm

What wonderful news!! Congrats to you and AC. You’ve found your match in life, and nothing brings more satisfaction and bliss than having your complement at your side.

shing said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:51 pm

that is absolutely wonderful! congratulations!

Anne said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:54 pm

Congratulations Grace! What a wonderful day for you both!

Mithi said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:54 pm

Yay! Congratulations!

JJB said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:55 pm

Sending more congrats your way!

april said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:55 pm

Yay! Congratulations! That’s such amazing news! You know, you can tell just by looking at the photos that you posted that you are perfect for eachother… you kinda look the same. I always think that that’s the sign of a good couple!!

February 25th, 2008 - 12:57 pm

congratulations!! how exciting!!

Anne A Wong said:
February 25th, 2008 - 12:59 pm

Oh goodness! Congratulations!! I got so excited for you when I read the post. I bet it’s going to be an ultra-modern wedding…

sd said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:01 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!! i’m sure your wedding will be one of the best decorated in history =]

lisa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:02 pm

Grace-that is wonderful news! As an old married lady–I can tell you it has its ups and downs but is wonderful to find a true life partner to get you through it all!

Jen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:03 pm

Congratulations Grace!!!!

Raya said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:05 pm

happy happy happy! I remember that feeling – just not being able to wipe the smile off our faces for like weeks. And now all you are going to want to do is wedding plan. Have so much fun and congratulations!

February 25th, 2008 - 1:08 pm

Grace is the perfect name for you; your descriptions and comments are so full of charm and “grace.” May you and AC share a wonderful life together.

Arin said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:10 pm

congrats to both of you

Emily said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:11 pm

Grace- That is wonderful! I think that we all feel like we “know” AC too and it is so exciting for you both!!!! Enjoy this day, week, month…all the years together to come!

Circa1972 said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:16 pm

All the best to you and A.C.! This is such an exciting time for you! I can’t wait to watch all your plans materialize. My honey and I just got married this past summer, did everything ourselves; canoe processional, riverside nuptuals, art gallery reception, aerial acrobats and a band. Totally non-tradional madness. It was so much fun!

victoria said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:21 pm

thanks for the ’sneak preview’ yesterday grace! i am so happy for you and ac! lucky man!

i’m pretty sure it must have been your dance moves that won him over. :)

lisa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:22 pm

congrats grace! best wishes to you both. :) and you definitely deserve a break.

Annemarie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:24 pm

yyayyyyyyy!!!! Congrats! You’re both too adorable!!

Claire said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:26 pm

Congratulations! You must be so excited.

I can’t wait to see how D*S does weddings…

Emily said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:28 pm

Congratulations Grace!! I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll plan with the wedding. I wish you and AC all the best in life – enjoy this fun time :)

February 25th, 2008 - 1:30 pm

Hey! Just wanted to let you know you were tagged on one of my posts in an effort to get to know fellow bloggers better. Hope to see your response!

http://floortalk.wfca.org/2008/02/23/decembers-child/#more-265

February 25th, 2008 - 1:31 pm

Congrats on the wedding, by the way!!!

Molly said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:34 pm

Congrats, congrats, congrats! That is SO exciting, Grace.

Wishing you and AC all the very best.

Lauren said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:37 pm

Congratulations! Enjoy this time, you see everything through such a perfect haze. And planning is so much fun.

jess said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:37 pm

Grace – What wonderful news! It’s been fun to see AC pop up in your posts over the years. Burning question: What is “AC” short for?? Congrats! xx Jess

Emily said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:41 pm

Congrats! I just got engaged recently also, awindycitywedding.blogspot.com, I hope you start a wedding blog or post about wedding ideas since you have the best taste!!

Benita said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:45 pm

Grattis, Grace!!!

ali said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:51 pm

congrats grace! now you get to pick out wedding china and fabrics!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 1:51 pm

so happy for you two! can’t wait to see posts about your dress and the wedding details!

Erin said:
February 25th, 2008 - 1:51 pm

Best wishes for a happy engagement and a beautiful marriage :)

Tiffany said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:03 pm

Great news! I wish you both bundles of continued happiness in your life together!

peggy said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:05 pm

It’s funny… I thought you two were already married & I had to double check and see I wasn’t looking at a really old post! You two seem to have been just made for each other! Don’t worry about posting wedding stuff… even if we’re married we still love seeing all the design that goes into a wedding. How many of us still pick-up a copy of MS Weddings?

Warren said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:07 pm

Wow, congratulations Grace with two snaps and a twist!
xo
\W

rena said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:09 pm

well you know how happy i am for you both already. get your butt out here so i can give you a big hug and ogle that ring of yours!! xoxoxo

Jill said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:11 pm

Congratulations, Grace and AC! Bring on the wedding blogging!

julia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:13 pm

YAY! congrats!

Oorbee said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:16 pm

that’s wonderful news, being married rocks!

congratulations grace and ac!

February 25th, 2008 - 2:17 pm

Congrats Grace!!!

Teresia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:23 pm

Congratulations!

I also got engaged this weekend! I am so happy!

Leigh said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:27 pm

Grace, what wonderful news! I’m so happy for you and wish you and AC all the best. Enjoy having a little bling on your finger…sure is fun!

tia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:28 pm

wow! congratulations :)

Meredith said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:39 pm

Congratulations! Isn’t it wonderful? Bask in yourselves and just enjoy. I just got married earlier this month – it’s a big addition to life satisfaction, knowing that you’ve got a great partner for life!

Claire Lynn said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:40 pm

what lovely news! congrats!

February 25th, 2008 - 2:43 pm

Congratulations. marriage is wonderful. speaking from experience as i’ve been married for 20 years!

February 25th, 2008 - 2:43 pm

Super awesome! Now who is gonna print your wedding invites!!?

:)

February 25th, 2008 - 2:45 pm

Horray, Grace and AC!! My sincerest congrats!

Margaret said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:46 pm

Grace,

I’m so happy for the both of you! It is a very special time in both your lives. You are doing the right thing by taking some time to enjoy it.

Best wishes, Margaret

JennyW said:
February 25th, 2008 - 2:54 pm

Congratulations! Best news I’ve heard all day :)

February 25th, 2008 - 3:03 pm

YEAH, congrats!!!!

Charlotte said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:06 pm

Congratulations to you two!

February 25th, 2008 - 3:09 pm

that is so fantastic! congratulations to both of you xo

katrina said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:09 pm

this is fantastic! congratulations!

Kristy said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:09 pm

congratulations!!! So happy for you two, you’re adorable!

ollka said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:14 pm

Wow, this is so wonderful! Great news. Congratulations! I’m sure you’re going to have the most beautiful wedding.

Sofia said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:14 pm

wow!! Congratulations Grace and enjoy your day!

Jane said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:16 pm

Congratulations Grace + AC, be happy!
all my bestest
Jane xo

LeahS said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:17 pm

That’s so great–congratulations! I hope you two have many happy years together! ls

Kelly said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:17 pm

Congrats! I’m so happy for you! Best of luck, and enjoy the planning!

Margie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:25 pm

Congrats, Grace! Enjoy this very special time. Can’t wait to read all about your wedding plans! xo, M.

Allison said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:28 pm

Adding another voice to the chorus of Congratulations!

Katherine said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:37 pm

Congratulations!

d. Sharp said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:39 pm

Crazy great! Congratulations!

lisa s said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:46 pm

awww./// add mine to the pile….

great news.
have fun planning the perfect wedding!!!!

Andrea said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:49 pm

Congratulations! I just ask, as a devoted reader please please please I beg of you, don’t turn this into a wedding ‘wish list’ blog. This is the one safe place for me :).

All the best to you!

February 25th, 2008 - 3:51 pm

YAAAAY!!! Congratulations and many wishes for a fun, exuberant, lovely life together.

marie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:53 pm

felicitations!!

Jordan said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:53 pm

Congrats Grace!!! What an exciting time, enjoy every minute of it!

February 25th, 2008 - 3:58 pm

best wishes to you both.
great news :)

Kristin said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:58 pm

congratulations! ;o)

Janet said:
February 25th, 2008 - 3:59 pm

Congratulations.

Having “the love of your life ” in your life is truly wonderful. Nothing compards. Enjoy!

Jen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:00 pm

Congratulations!! (it took me a while to get to the bottom of this list!!) Woo Hoo!!

June said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:02 pm

What wonderful news!!! May you share a lifetime of happiness.

Congratulations, from a devoted lurker.

Marlene said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:06 pm

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 4:21 pm

Congratulations! All the best to you both.

deb said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:28 pm

Congrats. The best part about you blogging wedding content will be blogging your registry!

Carolyn Clark said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:33 pm

CONGRATS. Sounds lovely and magical.

Robyn said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:40 pm

Congrats form Austin!!

Laura said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:41 pm

Congrats you guys!!!! Happy wedding and piles of best wishes. :D :D

laura said:
February 25th, 2008 - 4:43 pm

congrats!

February 25th, 2008 - 4:56 pm

Best wishes for a happy and fulfilling marriage.

And please pass along to your fiancé: Well done with the proposal, sir. You’re a gentleman.

Angela said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:04 pm

Best wishes and congratulations to the bride and groom!

February 25th, 2008 - 5:09 pm

Grace! How wonderful. Very exciting for the two of you! I’m looking forward to all of your wedding posts. :) Congrats. -N

erica said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:13 pm

wonderful news! have a wonderful trip to portland…

Lilli said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:18 pm

Awwwww you guys! Love is in the air! And hopefully we’ll see posts on wedding-DIY! Congrats!

Renee said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:23 pm

Congratulations!

Lori said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:23 pm

Congratulations! The very best to you both!

Nicole said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:24 pm

CONGRATS!! Best wishes… keep us all posted as you start the planning! ;)

Nicole said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:25 pm

Congrats!

amanda said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:25 pm

congratulations!!!!

lauren said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:31 pm

hooray! and i love the rare additional grace and AC photos – y’all are a fine-looking couple.

Liz said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:33 pm

Oh wow, Grace – congratulations!! Enjoy this time – it’s the best.

anne said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:41 pm

one more:
congratulations to the two of you!!
getting married is awesome! enjoy this special time!

marta2 said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:43 pm

Congratulations to you both!

Rachel said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:46 pm

Congrats! Is that your ring in the top picture? It looks so unique!

melissa said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:50 pm

congratulations!!!!!!

melanie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:51 pm

CONGRATULATIONS & Best wishes! This is wonderful news! You will surely have one of the most beautiful weddings ever!

emily said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:53 pm

being engaged is great, isn’t it? enjoy this time and i know you’ll have one fab wedding!

aLi said:
February 25th, 2008 - 5:57 pm

blessings and love to you and ac! it will be a whirlwind ride from here to the wedding, but it will be wonderful. enjoy every moment. :D

maja said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:07 pm

congrats! your engagement story gave me the warm fuzzies :)

Morgan said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:08 pm

Grace,
Congratulations!!!! You guys look so happy together–enjoy the engagement time!!!

Gretchen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:11 pm

Oh, this is so sweet! Enjoy your day off and SUPER CONGRATS!

meg said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:14 pm

Congratulations!!

Indeed, I think we’re all eagerly anticipating wedding*sponge :) Have a really lovely and safe trip to Portland & Seattle (*envy*), too! What a knock-out week!

February 25th, 2008 - 6:15 pm

Congratulations + happy planning! I love the romantic proposal story, that SoHo restaurant will always be your magic spot in the city. :)

Gwen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:17 pm

Yeah!!!! I’m so excited & happy for you both. I hope you’ll post about some of the planning. I think every girl likes to read other’s wedding plans (even if she’s already married – like me!); plus I think your plans will be FANTASTIC. The fun is just beginning Grace!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 6:36 pm

congrats! love your blog and couldn’t be happier for you…absolutely sharing in your joy over here.

if you need a wedding photographer i’m glad to offer the ‘inspired friend’ hookup =)

Vanessa B. said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:36 pm

Oh Felicidades! Congratulations!
Have a happy and lovely marriage!
Enjoy!!!!!!!

Moira said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:37 pm

Congratulations!

Bianca said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:38 pm

congratulations! fantastic news, wishing you lots of happiness

dean said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:40 pm

see, its true! the eclipse brought on a changing moon that was supposed to make very positive changes happen over the 10 days that followed it…

okay, i’m done being a nerd– CONGRATULATIONS!

Sarah said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:53 pm

Congratulations to you both! You must be over the moon! So very happy for you.

Michelle said:
February 25th, 2008 - 6:54 pm

Congratulations, Grace! I can’t wait for some excellent wedding design posts.

meena said:
February 25th, 2008 - 7:00 pm

My most lovely congratulations to you both! I can not WAIT to see what you come up with re: all the decor and accoutrement for your wedding together. So happy for you both!

Kelley said:
February 25th, 2008 - 7:03 pm

I am a sucker for love. Congrats!

http://thecubebehindme.blogspot.com/

February 25th, 2008 - 7:03 pm

what an special story, thanks for sharing. Wishing you the best!!!!
MARRIAGE IS AWESOME!

Jessica said:
February 25th, 2008 - 7:15 pm

mazel tov Grace!!!

NM said:
February 25th, 2008 - 7:33 pm

ok, that almost made me cry at work. Congratulations!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 7:35 pm

Grace, that is so wonderful! Best wishes to both of you.

Emma said:
February 25th, 2008 - 7:44 pm

I know you have heard this 270 some odd times – but
CONGRATULATIONS!!
I can already imagine the most amazing wedding – it will most definitely be stunning! Can’t wait to see any posts about it!

mollie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 7:53 pm

wowza, let me be the 264th person to say congratulations, grace!!!

El said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:07 pm

What a beautiful couple! Congratulations!!!!!

Bridget said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:08 pm

oh its been a crazy day at work and i’m just getting to D*S now. Congrats!

Siobhan said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:09 pm

Yay! Congratulations!!!

February 25th, 2008 - 8:14 pm

That is so wonderful congratulations!

jonathan said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:18 pm

congrats guys! there is nothing better than seeing a truely happy couple in love.. forever! what a powerful and perfect word!

Alice said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:23 pm

Yay! Happy day indeed! Just enjoy these next few weeks, they are really special.

February 25th, 2008 - 8:29 pm

A warm congratulations to you both on your exciting journey! And thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment with us all.

cassie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:30 pm

congrats!
looking forward to checking out your ring in person tomorrow night at dwr!

February 25th, 2008 - 8:33 pm

I have linked you on my blog as you are a very open and giving creative being. We all need to celebrate the positive in the world and your blog does so every day. I want to share my best wishes for your commitment of sharing your lives together. I hope one day you visit my blog and say hello. Gwendolyne

Aileen Argentini said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:49 pm

congratulations! you are such a beautiful, positive spirit – i wish you a lifetime of happiness!

sian said:
February 25th, 2008 - 8:49 pm

wonderful! congrats!

yaling said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:00 pm

Congratulations!!!

nadine said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:17 pm

Grace!! Mazel Tov to both of you!! I’ve loved reading design sponge from the beginning. How great of you to share your wonderful proposal…so inspiring!
Nadine

Jody said:
February 25th, 2008 - 9:29 pm

Congrats! I’m sure you will have the most amazing wedding and more importantly, a beautiful life together.

February 25th, 2008 - 9:47 pm

Congrats to you Grace! And especially to AC for having such a rad wife-to-be! I hope your life together is full of sunshine!

February 25th, 2008 - 9:48 pm

Congratulations, Grace! Sounds like an awesome night – and so much more to come! Can’t wait to read more as the planning begins….

helen said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:05 pm

Ohh, congratulations!! That is so beautiful.. all the best to you both.

February 25th, 2008 - 10:10 pm

Best wishes Grace!! Your ring is gorgeous, and I can’t wait to “share” in the wedding planning with you! :)

ali tee said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:14 pm

congrats! loving d*s as always!

kat said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:16 pm

congratulations!!! :-)

lillie said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:26 pm

cheers!!! wishing all the very best to the both of you now & through the next eighty-four (:

Ana said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:29 pm

Congratulations you guys! You of all people deserve to spend the next 84 years with the love of your life. We look forward to hearing all about the fabulous personal design touches you bring to your wedding…no pressure or anything. Can’t wait to see for the next Biz Ladies in SF!

janet said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:33 pm

congratulations to the happy couple! I have no doubt your wedding will be amazing :)

Jill said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:33 pm

Congratulations! that’s wonderful news :)

jaime said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:44 pm

How lovely! Congratulations!

Mary said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:49 pm

Sooooo happy for you! I love, love your website!!!

Lola said:
February 25th, 2008 - 10:55 pm

Congratulations! Yay for you and him.

andrea said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:30 pm

what wonderful news!! congrats to you and your fiance.

February 25th, 2008 - 11:31 pm

Congrats! Enjoy the journey – don’t believe the hype about it being stressful. Being a bride is ace.

Happy4You said:
February 25th, 2008 - 11:52 pm

Congratulations! :O) :O)

heather said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:00 am

are we all getting an invite to the wedding? just kidding! you are wonderful. congratulations to both of you for a happy and creative life together!

Karen said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:08 am

-:¦:-•:*”’*:•-:¦:-Congrats!-:¦:-•:*”’*:•-:¦:-

KellyS said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:08 am

Those pictures say it all! Congrats, Grace & AC! Wishing you many happy days & nights together.

guiniveve said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:26 am

awww . . . over my gin & tonic nightcap that’s especially romantic. i should go grab my own a.c. and do the same.

long (long) time lurker.

maison21 said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:49 am

awwww… congrats!

Barb said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:53 am

the very best to you & ac, congratulations from BC

Paavani said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:56 am

Congrats to you and AC.

What a coincidence.
me too recently got engaged and getting married in coming days.

Jo said:
February 26th, 2008 - 2:35 am

Woo hoo from NZ! We’re all coming, of course, if only in spirit!

February 26th, 2008 - 3:05 am

félicitations… do i see a d*s wedding blog coming!?! that would be fantastic. enjoy every minute of it.

cheers!

Andrea said:
February 26th, 2008 - 3:32 am

Congratulations all the way from Singapore!

minta said:
February 26th, 2008 - 3:41 am

congratulations! love your blog. :-)

felicity said:
February 26th, 2008 - 4:06 am

grace – i feel like i “know” you from this website. and the person i “know” is sweet and nice and just generally lovely! so i feel very happy for you on hearing your exciting news! congratulations!

vanille said:
February 26th, 2008 - 4:20 am

*Cheers up !!* and thank you for your wonderful website

Petchy said:
February 26th, 2008 - 4:32 am

CONGRATULATIONS! :-) :-)

sarah said:
February 26th, 2008 - 4:51 am

ooh what a lovely story. Congratulations!!

Stella said:
February 26th, 2008 - 6:02 am

Design Sponge is my Sunshine!
Congrats on the engagement!

February 26th, 2008 - 6:09 am

Congrats!! Hope you have great days together!

alice said:
February 26th, 2008 - 6:13 am

Congratulations!!!

Belinda said:
February 26th, 2008 - 6:47 am

Aww, total sweetness.
Congratulations Grace, wishing you both a wonderful life together :)

nathalie said:
February 26th, 2008 - 6:47 am

Congrats Grace & AC !
Its a great news :)
x

Nina Parkins said:
February 26th, 2008 - 7:13 am

Congratulations Grace! As and avid reader of your site, I can’t wait to hear and see your wedding ideas/prep and photos when the day comes! I’m sure you are brimming with ideas already – keep us updated! I got married last year and your blog certainly inspired me! Nina, London.

sheetal said:
February 26th, 2008 - 7:42 am

hey grace! i’m a regular visitor (and a big fan) of your blog though this is the first time i write in…i’m so happy for you….congrats to both of you…have a real happy a design oriented life together!

maria said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:20 am

Congrats! That’s great news!

February 26th, 2008 - 8:29 am

Yay! Congratulations:) Everyone else already said everything, but I wanted to say it too.
Here’s to a fun engagement, a wonderful wedding and a lifetime of companionship and love.
Best Wishes!
carrie

nancy said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:41 am

congratulations grace! wish you both much happiness…

Filomena said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:43 am

Congratulations!!!! These are very good news to hear to start a week.

Tina said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:49 am

Congratulations!!!!!

A great book to check out is “Weddings For Grownups” by Carroll Stoner. It’s basically a how-to, but what’s nice is that it gives you permission to have any kind of wedding that you want. She also interviews brides and they talk about what they liked best about their wedding, what they would have done differently, etc. The weddings range from over the top, to pizza and champagne in an apartment.

It reminded me to have fun planning my wedding, and not to get crazy over the things that were out of my control. And P.S. Our wedding was a blast!

Ann said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:54 am

great news! have been reading your blog for 2 yrs & am delighted for you both!! enjoy every minute of your engagement & pre-wedding.

Chitra said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:59 am

Congratulations Grace!!
Here’s wishing you and AC the best, fun-filed, color polka-dotted, shiny golden days ever!!
yay!

Lucy Gazelle said:
February 26th, 2008 - 9:14 am

A tear just dripped on my keyboard, and I’m at work! Just don’t forget to let him blog once in a while. Sharing is good!

Karen G. said:
February 26th, 2008 - 9:16 am

Congratulations! Best wishes!!!

Courtney said:
February 26th, 2008 - 9:27 am

Yay- congratulations!!!!

February 26th, 2008 - 9:34 am

So happy for you both! That’s wonderful – enjoy a break and relish this time.

Reka said:
February 26th, 2008 - 9:41 am

Congratulations to both of you! The best wishes for the next 85 years to come and more!

February 26th, 2008 - 9:46 am

Congratulations Grace! You must be over the moon. :-)
Wish you all the happiness!

minxlj said:
February 26th, 2008 - 9:49 am

Congratulations! It sounds like a beautiful proposal :-) Can’t wait to hear what the wedding was like!

Jennica said:
February 26th, 2008 - 9:49 am

WOW! What wonderful news! I can see from your pictures that you guys make just the cutest couple!
I love your website and think it will be even better with a few wedding posts thrown in!
I love weddings…{sigh}

February 26th, 2008 - 10:01 am

CONGRATS! My gut told me you were going to come back engaged! V exciting! I see round ups on ivory things and wedding related items in the near future! ; )

Teresa said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:02 am

SOOOO happy for you! Congratulations!!

Candis said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:17 am

YAY! Congrats!!!!

sosser said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:25 am

congrats grace and ac! best wishes for a happy life together!!

jo said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:34 am

congrats!
goodluck with all the planning, hope to see some of it online.
i’m from south Africa and only recently heard from your website through a friend. I fell in love with it instantly!

karen c. said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:35 am

congrats congrats CONGRATS! How wonderful! Im so happy for you!

Mel said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:48 am

congrats! you two are the most adorable couple! best wishes for lots of happiness!

all the best,
mel

armadilliz said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:49 am

Congratulations!! Best of luck!

jan said:
February 26th, 2008 - 11:23 am

you look like such a cute couple – BEST wishes and happy wedding planning!

Sue said:
February 26th, 2008 - 11:24 am

Congratulations! Best wishes to both of you-I think that you should get the cutest couple award.

February 26th, 2008 - 11:29 am

Many, many happy wishes for you in this new chapter of life! Congratulations!

Khris said:
February 26th, 2008 - 11:48 am

Grace, congratulations! How exciting for you. Many, many wishes for easy planning and a whole lifetime of love!

February 26th, 2008 - 11:51 am

Congratulations!

Liz said:
February 26th, 2008 - 11:53 am

Mazel tov, Grace and AC! Thanks for sharing so much happiness with us, not only through d*s but with your joyful news. Hope your lives together are filled with more joy than your hearts can hold.

February 26th, 2008 - 11:57 am

yeah grace! hope you have a relaxing trip– soakin in all the love! cheers to the fine man with such attention to detail!

Meg said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:07 pm

A heartfelt congrats to you both!

Llefenni said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:16 pm

“Llongyfarchiadau” from Wales!

Congrats you guys, you just make me melt – so lovely :-D

Hope the d*s wedding is a really happy awesome occasion for you both!

Minna said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:22 pm

How exciting! I loved being engaged and planning our wedding; it was such a blast.

Best wishes to you guys!

I was just married in November, and am loving being married to my sweetie.

glenise said:
February 26th, 2008 - 12:23 pm

sweetness! congrats!!

Jessica said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:04 pm

I can’t wait to see pictures from this wedding!

Marriage is wonderful, congratulations.

kait said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:11 pm

congratulations!

does this mean that you will, perhaps, covering wedding finds as well?

February 26th, 2008 - 1:24 pm

Hey Lady,
Congratulations to you both!!

Joe said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:29 pm

Great! – Congratulations to you both!

Holly said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:46 pm

Much happiness to you both for many wonderful years together.

And please do blog away about weddings. Or start a new wedding blog for those who have weddings coming up too.

Lydia said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:57 pm

Yay! Many congratulations! I’ve loved seeing glimpses of AC on your blog (the holiday guide for men was great!), and I look forward to hearing about the wedding.

Jeska said:
February 26th, 2008 - 1:57 pm

Bit late on this one but congratulations and lovely story : )

Paola Vozza said:
February 26th, 2008 - 2:00 pm

Wooooow. This is so romantic!!! I am happy for your commitment and I wish you a life full of love and resepct.
I love this cover of you are my sunshine.
Thank you for yoru wonderful work at D*Sponge. Paola

Patti said:
February 26th, 2008 - 2:03 pm

Congratulations, Grace! Those photos of you and AC are so, so cute. Here’s to many more to come! :)

jamie said:
February 26th, 2008 - 2:06 pm

grace, congratulations! please do a personal d*s wedding guide for those of us who want to hear all about it. it would actually inspire me to start a wedding wish book (and i’ve never been that kind of girl).

congratulations again! i’m so happy for you. you’ve been with ac for a while, but like my married friends say, it’s a new beginning, all over again. best wishes to both of you.

February 26th, 2008 - 2:21 pm

oh, how fantastic! couldn’t be happier for you both – you deserve nothing but the absolute best!

Katie said:
February 26th, 2008 - 2:25 pm

Huge congratulations!!!

February 26th, 2008 - 2:32 pm

Felicidades, Grace!!! This is so exciting, not only for you but for all of us who read your blog! Can’t wait to learn about your wedding plans! Best wishes, Julia;)

February 26th, 2008 - 2:36 pm

woohoo! congratulations. i am so happy for you. i agree with the comments about doing a wedding blog :-)

NicEvents said:
February 26th, 2008 - 2:53 pm

congrats grace!! it’s nice over on this side of the grass, you’ll enjoy it. =)

kristy said:
February 26th, 2008 - 3:06 pm

aww yay! congrats!

February 26th, 2008 - 3:23 pm

many congratulations… what wonderful news!

Ana said:
February 26th, 2008 - 3:45 pm

Congratulations!

ching said:
February 26th, 2008 - 4:09 pm

You guys are too cute. Congrats!!

Jen in Arlington said:
February 26th, 2008 - 4:28 pm

All best wishes to you!!

February 26th, 2008 - 4:39 pm

one of over 400 congratulations! best of luck to you!

Sara said:
February 26th, 2008 - 5:02 pm

Congratulations!

I’ve been reading your blog for two years now, and there’s no doubt you are an amazing person; it was so good to hear the happy news.

(The photos are wonderful, too.)

Derek said:
February 26th, 2008 - 5:10 pm

Congratulations!

Christina said:
February 26th, 2008 - 5:17 pm

Congrats to you both! Have fun planning, it is such a special time. Hope to see some wedding stuff of your on the website. I love your blog!

February 26th, 2008 - 5:24 pm

My best to you both!
That is wonderful. I’m sure it will be a beautiful wedding:)

Barbara White said:
February 26th, 2008 - 7:04 pm

congratulations. It’s hard work, but anything you love is worth the work!

February 26th, 2008 - 7:33 pm

congrats lady!!!

sky said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:54 pm

congratulations grace and ac!

*moooua* from singapore

Shira & Olive said:
February 26th, 2008 - 8:58 pm

Congratulations Grace and AC! Being married to the love of your life is fantastic! Enjoy being engaged and I am totally looking forward to wedding posts.

ung said:
February 26th, 2008 - 9:00 pm

congratulations!!! he’s very lucky to have a gal like you!

February 26th, 2008 - 10:31 pm

Wow…so happy for you…how exciting. My husband proposed in front of my whole family and his too. What a wonderful way to create a union. How special! Congratulations Grace.

Elizabeth said:
February 26th, 2008 - 10:40 pm

oh Grace, congratulations!

February 26th, 2008 - 10:49 pm

How wonderful! Congratulations – he’s a very lucky guy I’m sure :) Wishing you a long happy and healthy life together!

Suzanne said:
February 27th, 2008 - 1:29 am

Congrats! You’re in for so much fun! Enjoy every second of it!

Lin fm Singapore said:
February 27th, 2008 - 1:31 am

Congrats and all the best to you both! :) Such a sweet post!

colleen said:
February 27th, 2008 - 2:08 am

hope we don’t crash your site! I love it. Congradulations. Rock it out!

Lucy said:
February 27th, 2008 - 6:39 am

WOW can’t believe I am comment number 424! Anyway… this is odd because only today I was driving along in my car and instantly into my head popped this random thought ‘i bet AC will propose to Grace soon’. WEIRD huh? Given that I don’t even know you guys. But anyway… congratulations!!! It’ll be the best designed wedding!

Maitri said:
February 27th, 2008 - 8:13 am

Your blog has been a big inspiration to me ever since I bumped into it. Thank you and congratulations, Grace I wish you the best and hope you make your marriage as fun and as creative ;) as your blog.

Lissette said:
February 27th, 2008 - 9:48 am

I’m so late on this but CONGRATULATIONS!

Heather H said:
February 27th, 2008 - 10:22 am

Wow! How exciting! I’ve been reading your blog through three school changes and my own engagement too. Perhaps it might be overwhelming for some readers, but I would be sooo happy to read about some of your wedding plans!

February 27th, 2008 - 11:45 am

Word!

February 27th, 2008 - 1:11 pm

Congratulations!

February 27th, 2008 - 2:29 pm

!

Sharon said:
February 27th, 2008 - 2:47 pm

SOOO exciting – Congratulations!

February 27th, 2008 - 3:47 pm

Hi Grace. Congratulations to you and your fella. I have been absent for a while now but I am glad to see you are happy! Good luck in your future and I hope to talk to you again. Some time later this year, maybe on a new Podcast!

Seth

Michell said:
February 27th, 2008 - 6:48 pm

felicidades :D !!!!

Janice said:
February 27th, 2008 - 9:48 pm

Dear Grace,

I’ve been reading your blog for years now. I’ve enjoyed following the chronicles of your life through your great taste and wonderful words.

I wish you and AC the very best and look forward to the wedding planning!

mod*mom said:
February 27th, 2008 - 9:59 pm

best wishes grace!
congratulations to ac!
what a sweet + adorable couple :)
i wish i could crash your wedding.
i hope you’ll have a virtual bridal shower :)
i hope you’ll have little sponges :) you’d make adorable little sponges :)

JO Lysaght said:
February 28th, 2008 - 4:25 am

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vanessa said:
February 28th, 2008 - 5:03 am

bestest wishes to you! can’t wait to see all of your beautifully inspired wedding ideas ;)

jen said:
February 28th, 2008 - 11:25 am

i must be living under a rock! omygoodness – congrats grace – SO happy for you both – and yes, can’t wait to see the plans unfold ;)
xoox~jen

antibride said:
February 28th, 2008 - 1:23 pm

many many congratulations!!!! enjoy every bit of this process and everything else that’s bound to come!

Courtney said:
February 28th, 2008 - 2:41 pm

Congratulations Grace and AC! Your post got me all teary-eyed. Being married is even better than I ever thought it could be…wishing you all the best in your union.

February 28th, 2008 - 5:15 pm

Yaaaay, Grace! Best wishes to you@

Jen S said:
February 29th, 2008 - 2:55 pm

I am so happy for you! Now’s time to start your fun search for all things wedding designs.

Congrats!!!

Kristin said:
February 29th, 2008 - 6:45 pm

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s ! ! !

All the Best to you both.

Nomi said:
February 29th, 2008 - 11:09 pm

I hope you’ll share wedding design thoughts with us!

jill said:
February 29th, 2008 - 11:59 pm

oh grace! congratulations!!! best wishes ever! xx

annie said:
March 1st, 2008 - 1:43 am

Since seen your BLOG, it is watched that it is sure to come up every day ..
Very excellent because of your BLOG, I like very much, see your BLOG each time, I can have more design inspiration..

PS: I am a girl from Taiwan…^^

Zeynep said:
March 1st, 2008 - 2:06 am

Congratulations!!! All the best wishes to you both and your families!!!

Marnie said:
March 1st, 2008 - 2:10 pm

Congrats, Grace! What a special moment – and to be able to share it with an online community as well; so sweet!
You know now you’ll be reading another 200+ wedding blogs ;-)

Jenn said:
March 1st, 2008 - 10:29 pm

Congrats, Grace! I bet your wedding will be one seriously stylish event! Can’t wait to see some details ;)

Karen said:
March 2nd, 2008 - 11:02 am

ahhhhhhhhh.
Don’t even know you and I’m misting over here in Sunny CA. How nice for you. Big congrats!

stacy said:
March 2nd, 2008 - 11:14 am

Congrats! Good luck w/planning a wedding that’s all about you, and not getting sucked into the wedding industry’s black hole of “must haves”.

farrell said:
March 3rd, 2008 - 6:03 pm

best wishes!!

Leona said:
March 4th, 2008 - 5:09 am

Fabulous! Congratulations!!!!
You’re going to do a d*s Wedding blog now, too, right? With a bunch of cool design ideas, right?; )

Congratulations, again!
Leona

Siobhán said:
March 4th, 2008 - 6:12 pm

Congratulations Grace!!! I can only imagine how stylish and beautiful your wedding will be. I’ve never been a ‘wedding’ person myself, but I can imagine that you might just change my mind! Best wishes to you and AC for a very happy future together! x

Margit said:
March 9th, 2008 - 10:58 am

Grace! Congrats! Can’t wait to read about it in d*s (and welcome to the “engaged” club ;-)

ebrown said:
March 10th, 2008 - 7:31 pm

How could I have missed this? Congratulations and all the joy in the world.

March 14th, 2008 - 4:55 pm

Congratulations!

March 31st, 2008 - 9:47 am

Congrats! I’d love to send you a copy of my book, Cheap Ways to Tie the Knot. Lots of DIY tips from across the nation. Let me know and I’ll pop it in the mail! -Cara

laura thomas said:
April 1st, 2008 - 3:10 pm

so happy for you both, you two are great together :)

April 6th, 2008 - 9:46 am

Grace – congrats – marriage is a wonderful thing – I know I’m way late here – but congrats to both of you

PS marriage pearls of wisdom that were passed on to me

manage expectations and also – loads of communication

and my personal advice?….

sleep always makes things better :-)

Amy said:
April 10th, 2008 - 12:02 pm

This came very late, but I wanted to chime in a big congratulations to you and yours!

imedagoze said:
May 9th, 2008 - 9:51 pm

I guess, I am the last to know. :) Congratulations to you and ac !!

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