WE’RE ENGAGED!

I already shared the happy news on Instagram but I think this warrants a longer post: we’re engaged! I was already so excited to spend Christmas in Maine with our families but Will completely surprised me with the perfect proposal and the most beautiful ring. I am so excited to get to spend the rest of my life with him! Here’s how it all went down…

design darling engagement

Right before dinner on Christmas Eve, he suggested we take Rory out for a walk. We bundled up but it was still pretty chilly outside and it was super dark outside the house. I remember saying we should head back inside and hearing Will say, “Kenz…” and then I turned around and he was down on one knee (with Rory frolicking on his leash somewhere in the background) asking me to marry him! It was perfectly low-key and I’m so glad it was just this quiet moment between the two of us and our beloved pup…

…because the second we walked inside, my entire family already knew what was happening! Will had asked my dad earlier in the trip and Will’s mom was busy fetching bottles of champagne from her luggage, which tipped off all of my cousins and siblings that something exciting was in the works. Will and I walked inside to all fourteen of them cheering and taking pictures and I just burst into happy tears. Of course I would have said yes no matter what but having my entire family there (and his parents too!) just made it 100 times more special.

We are planning a longer engagement as I have a pretty specific idea of when and where I’d like to be married and we’re just excited to be engaged and enjoy the planning process! I can’t wait to share a little wedding inspiration on the blog so let me know of anything you’re particularly interested in seeing! And thank you all so much for the kind words during this happy time in my life. Happy 2016, everyone!