Monday, November 29, 2010

Biggie

Kids, we're doing this thing ...

engaged!
{engaged!}

Also, I got a really awesome new haircut.

Still processing everything, back tomorrow ...
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133 comments:

  1. AbbieBabbleNovember 29, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS! So, so happy for you!

    And both the ring and your haircut look gorgeous.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    CONGRATS!! Beautiful ring.

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  3. ashley sullivanNovember 29, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    ahh, a big congratulations to you, rachel!! what happiness. i cannot wait to follow along in your journey.

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  4. Almalu's PlaceNovember 29, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    oh congratulations!this is big news!

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  5. Abby-Wan KenobiNovember 29, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Congrats!! Hope you've already started reading www.apracticalwedding.com because Meg really will keep you from losing your mind.

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  6. lynn russell // satsuma pressNovember 29, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    what happy news, rachel! congratulations! (and i love your new haircut,too.) xoxo

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  7. krista {urbanite jewelry}November 29, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    a huge congrats!!!

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  8. VanessaNovember 29, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Oh. My. God.

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  9. PatriciaNovember 29, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  10. MeganNovember 29, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    How exciting! Wishing you years and years of happiness!

    By the way, love the coat color on you. :)

    www.hightopsandlace.com

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  11. Jane FlanaganNovember 29, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    RACHEL!!!!! Huge congratulations. xxx

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  12. ErinNovember 29, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Oh wow!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  13. Kaitlin WainwrightNovember 29, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    oh. my. word. congratulations!!!! So excited for you! And your family! And D!

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  14. MeganNovember 29, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    YAYYYY!! Congratulations. :)

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  15. Cupcakes and CashmereNovember 29, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    best way to start the morning ever. so so so thrilled for you both. x

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  16. JessicaNovember 29, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Oh congratulations!!!! It's funny, that through this blog I feel like I know you, and could feel so happy for you, when we technically don't know each other. :) I wish you two a lifetime of happiness together!

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  17. MarthaNovember 29, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    congrats to you!

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  18. UnknownNovember 29, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    congrats about both! yay!

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  19. Barcelonette (c)November 29, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    OMG! Congratulationssssssssss! So good news <3

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  20. Lydia JoyNovember 29, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    WOW! Congratulations!!!!!

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  21. VivianNovember 29, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Congratulations!! I adore your blog. And that picture is fantastic. I'm so happy for you two!

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  22. forefrontfashNovember 29, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    oh happiness!!!!! such great and lovely news!!!!!

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  23. AliciaNovember 29, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Congratulations!!!

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  24. LindseyNovember 29, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Congrats! Beautiful ring!

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  25. LaurelNovember 29, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    congrats!!! it's beautiful!

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  26. JulesNovember 29, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    That picture is all sorts of awesome. Congratulations!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Squee!! Best wishes!

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  28. laurenNovember 29, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    i'm so happy for you both! congratulations, rachel and dustin!

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  29. UnknownNovember 29, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    OMG YAY!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxox

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  30. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Congratulations!!!! So happy for you. Can't wait to see your post of wedding prep ... Your wedding will beautiful with all your DIY stuff :0

    -Tiffany from Orange county, CA

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  31. jamieNovember 29, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    awwwwwww. congratulations. sweet do, too. :)

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  32. AnnieNovember 29, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    YAY! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more details... So exciting!

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  33. DevonNovember 29, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Your ring, your hair!! A silent follower for a long time...but this news requires a shout. Congratulations to you. Wonderful news on both fronts. ;)

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  34. Tara VorhesNovember 29, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Congratulations!!!

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  35. JennyNovember 29, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Congratulations!!! :)

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  36. SealiciousNovember 29, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Congratulations you two!

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  37. emilyNovember 29, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    congratulations! looking forward to planning posts, hopefully in time for me to steal all the ideas for use on the East coast...

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  38. AlyssaNovember 29, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Congratulations! How wonderful & exciting!

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  39. KatherineNovember 29, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Oh wow!!! Congratulations & I've no doubt you will organize a gorgeous wedding celebration!!! Happy planning.

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  40. MeghanNovember 29, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Such exciting news! Congratulations!!

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  41. nicoleNovember 29, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Congrats! You will create the most beautiful wedding of all time, no doubt. Enjoy being engaged! It goes by sooo fast! xoxo.

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  42. MrsEmNovember 29, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Yay!

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  43. nicoleNovember 29, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    wahoo!

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  44. StephanieNovember 29, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Huzzah!! Yay for you and D!!

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  45. huebscherNovember 29, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    wow — I totally thought you and d were already married! best to you both!

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  46. Color Me GreenNovember 29, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    wooooooooo!

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  47. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Yay!! Congratulations!

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  48. abigailNovember 29, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    congratulations!!

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  49. jennaNovember 29, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    congrats! woo hoo!

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  50. AnaitNovember 29, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Congratulations! Lovely ring!

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  51. stephanieNovember 29, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Congratulations! Such great news! Also, your hair looks really nice.

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  52. bettyNovember 29, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Oh, congratulations! And I like the haircut too!

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  53. What Possessed MeNovember 29, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    YEAH, YA DID! Late to the party, as always, but had to send all of my best wishes from New York. You look so happy (and stylish)! xoxo

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  54. mary kateNovember 29, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    congratulations!! :)

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  55. martaNovember 29, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    am celebrating with a big smile, am so happy for you rachel. your engagement ring is BEAUTIFUL. congrats.

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  56. Saver QueenNovember 29, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Congratulations!!!

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  57. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Yay!!! So excited! Congratulations!
    ~Natalie

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  58. summerNovember 29, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    happy engagement, miss rachel!! so excited for you!!! (love the photo. you look amazing.)

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  59. Life is fun HereNovember 29, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Love the cut and Congratulations!
    ~Ilsa

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  60. UnknownNovember 29, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Congratulations!!!! Stunning ring.

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  61. Miss ENovember 29, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Congratulations! Love the ring!

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  62. Melissa (Avid Reader)November 29, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    The ring, the hair, the excitement on your face, it's all gorgeous. Congrats!

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  63. MaryNovember 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting!

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  64. AmandaNovember 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Congratulations, Rachel-girl and Dustin-boy.

    YAY!

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  65. JennyNovember 29, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    I have been reading your blog for a while now and I am just so happy for you guys!!!

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  66. Emily Takes PhotosNovember 29, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    So excited for you, congratulations!! ANd the haircut looks great, too! ;)

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  67. TamaraNovember 29, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    congratulations! and what a lovely ring and a fabulous haircut too.

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  68. LakenNovember 29, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Yay Yay Yay!!!
    I'm so happy for both of you!
    Your ring and haircut are gorgeous :)

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  69. KristyNovember 29, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Congratulations!!! So happy for you two!

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  70. Kristin @ Petal and ThornNovember 29, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Totally meant to be! So excited to celebrate with you!

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  71. TristenNovember 29, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Eeeeeeeeeeeek congratulations! What a lucky man. : )

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  72. AmyNovember 29, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    so exciting!!! congrats!

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  73. cathiehongNovember 29, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    OMG, CONGRATS!!!!!!! Just so you know, I haven't commented on a blog in a few months, so I consider this a very big deal. SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!

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  74. KatieNovember 29, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Such exciting news! Congratulations!

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  75. Red BootsNovember 29, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Woo, congratulations!!!!

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  76. Claire BlomeNovember 29, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Congratulations!!

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  77. ShannynNovember 29, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Congrats! What a great holiday weekend, so happy for you!

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  78. Jess LCNovember 29, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Aw, congratulations! I love the ring!

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  79. ERINNovember 29, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    wooo hooo!! beautiful ring xo

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  80. BreNovember 29, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Congratulations! Your ring is beautiful. The bit about your new haircut made me laugh out loud-literally. Great news to start the week!

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  81. ThaoNovember 29, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Major-huge congrats, Rachel! You are going to make the most beautiful bride. Can't wait to hear about your planning process.

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  82. Sarah YorkNovember 29, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    So exciting! Congratulations! It takes awhile to process... Enjoy it!

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  83. JoslynNovember 29, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    so, so exciting!!! congrats friend!
    and the hair (what i can see of it) looks fab!

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  84. TrudeNovember 29, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    ZOMG can't wait to hear the story! Lovely ring, lovely photo, so many congratulations to you!

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  85. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Mazel tov! The ring looks so gorgeous and unique- and so does the hair cut!
    Bisous,
    Rachel
    lovealamode.wordpress.com

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  86. LeeloNovember 29, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    AHHHHH! Congrats! How exciting! Cant' wait to see all your wedding planning stuff!

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  87. stephschneiderNovember 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    congratulations rachel!

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  88. cevdNovember 29, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    i've the biggest smile on my face. congrats to both of you!!!

    and yay for the haircut as well.

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  89. brlracincwgrlNovember 29, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Congrats! Beautiful ring! :)

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  90. Jen RenningerNovember 29, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Congratulations!!

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  91. MegNovember 29, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    congrats! and what a gorgeous ring... you look so happy!
    xo meg

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  92. Em-JaeNovember 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Eeeeek! Congrats! Hope you post the engagement story soon :]

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  93. SachaNovember 29, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Congratulations! Enjoy the planning process. I'm in the middle of it right now, and its not nearly so stressful as everyone says!

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  94. KatNovember 29, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Congratulations! That is amazing news.

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  95. ANovember 29, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!

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  96. AnnieNovember 29, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Oh my goodness!! CONGRATS!!

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  97. thestoryofkatNovember 29, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    love that smile! congrats to you both on the big news :)

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  98. LynneNovember 29, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Congratulations Rachel!

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  99. JuliaNovember 29, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    OMG! Congratulations you guys!

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  100. AnnaNovember 29, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Congratulations!!!!! Wow I am so excited for all the wedding posts that are in your future :):)

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  101. AlexisNovember 29, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Wishing you both much happiness:)

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  102. mixetteNovember 29, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Congratulations to both of you! Your hair is *so cute*...

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  103. VikkiNovember 29, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    HORRAAAAAY!!! CONGRATS! :D

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  104. Denise CNovember 29, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    How wonderful!!!
    Here's to a happily ever after!!!

    Great haircut, too!

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  105. MardNovember 29, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Congratulations!!! This day has been coming for a while :)

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  106. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Congrats! =D

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  107. NoellenNovember 29, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    That might be the best engagement face/ring shot ever! Congrats!

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  108. SarahNovember 29, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    Long time reader, first time poster- seemed like the right time to chime in- congratulations!!!

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  109. Ashley GNovember 29, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    Mazel Tov! I just got married in October. Hope you enjoy the ride as much as I did!

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  110. erinNovember 29, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    YAHOO! I adore everything about this post. Congratulations to you and D, dear blog friend!

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  111. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Congratulations! All best to you and D. :)
    -Robyn

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  112. Katie BeeNovember 29, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    congratulations!

    (and I hope the droves of congratulations aren't overwhelming you...:)

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  113. Hot Mess HousewifeNovember 29, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Aw, how sweet! Congratulations on the engagement (and great haircut ;D)!!!

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  114. JoyceNovember 29, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Rachel, I'm so happy for you! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness my friend. xo

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  115. Hello, I'm Emily Clare.November 29, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    YAY!!! Congratulations!!!

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  116. You Are My FaveNovember 29, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Hooray! You are beaming.

    Please let me help, voluntary of course.

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  117. LinneaNovember 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Awww!!! Congratulations! I'm soooo happy for you!!!

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  118. noleNovember 29, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  119. iheartkiwiNovember 29, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Congrats lady! That is beyond exciting!

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  120. {natalie}November 29, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    congrats!! i love your huge smile. can't wait to see what you plan.

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  121. LaurenNovember 29, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Congratulations Rachel!

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  122. bigBANG studioNovember 30, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    WAY TO LOCK THAT ONE ON, DUSTIN!

    So, so excited for you guys.
    And your ring is *DARLING* and so romantic and perfect for you. And duh, the bangs are kickin'.

    Big, all-enveloping teary and thrilled hugs from Jaipur! xoxo

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  123. MargretNovember 30, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    great news, congratulations!

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  124. OliviaNovember 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    WHAT!!! ahh. congrats!!!!!!!!!!! sooooo exciting!!!

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  125. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    congratulations, beautiful rachel!!!! i am so excited for you and all that's ahead. <3 you know who to call/email if you need anything! xoxo

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  126. MegDecember 1, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    See, here I was thinking you guys had been engaged for nine months or so (since the ring is just jewlery, it's the agreeing to be together forever that I count.)

    Regardless, congrats (again!!)

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  127. Michelle {lovely little things}December 2, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    WOW, congrats! Engagements are hot this time of year I guess, you and me both!

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  128. Kayla PooleDecember 2, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Hooray!! Congratulations :)

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  129. HollyDecember 2, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    totally already thought you two were married!

    big CONGRATS and may you have a peaceful and fun planning process :)

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  130. diane @ a spot of whimsyDecember 3, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    can't believe it's taken me this long to comment, but congratulations!!!! extremely excited for you and looking forward to any wedding details you decide to share

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  131. CatherineDecember 4, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Congratulations, such lovely news!

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  132. KatriinDecember 11, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Oh wow, congrats Rachel! I have been away from the blog world for a tiny bit and oh so exiting news! xoxo, Kat

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  133. Amy@OldSweetSongJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I missed this somehow! (I'm so embarrassed) But let me take a minute to say... CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting. I feel like I know "D." And what fun it will be to watch your wedding come together. I'm very happy for you, Rachel.

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