As an employee of the Melissa Frances company who has worked hand in hand with Melissa for the past four and a half years, it gives me great joy to share the following piece of news with you. I'm honored to have the privilege to announce the engagement of Melissa Frances to our VP of Sales and Marketing, Brian Matteo. Melissa and Brian have been a couple for the past 7 years, and you only have to hang out with them for a short while to see how well they compliment and support each other.
While in Arizona for a business trip, Brian asked Melissa to share her life and future with him. The engagement ring is all the more special as it is a family heirloom (from Melissa's side of the family) which Brian had an emerald removed from and replaced with a diamond. (what a sentimental touch!)
As of yet, no wedding date has been set, but you can be sure we'll share more details as we know. Melissa forwarded me these pictures of her and Brian in Australia, where they were recently on business. They were able to sneak away for one day to celebrate their engagement while doing some touristy things.
Please join me in congratulating the happy couple!
- Carolyn Peeler
Congratulations.best wishes for a bright future.
Posted by: Mel | November 19, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Oh!! That id absolutely wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you Melissa!! Char
Posted by: Char | November 19, 2008 at 11:27 AM
A HUGE CONGRATS Melissa and Brian! i can't tell you how excited I am for you!
Posted by: Sherelle | November 19, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Awwww! Congratulations! What a happy way to end an eventful year for her! :) I am so happy for her and Brian!
Posted by: Anita Hiltz | November 19, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Awwww! Congratulations! What a happy way to end an eventful year for her! :) I am so happy for her and Brian!
Posted by: Anita Hiltz | November 19, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Congratulations to you both, how wonderful!! I loved seeing your beautiful photos too!
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | November 19, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Mimi | November 19, 2008 at 01:58 PM
i had the honor of meeting the both of you in phoenix, this past september. i was buying a kit for my sister when brian was talking to melissa. brian metioned that he had asked melissa to marry him two days before. so congrats! and here is to a very merry after!
jill b
Posted by: jill | November 19, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Congratulations to the happy couple.
We were delighted to meet them during their recent tour down under and really enjoyed their positive upbeat attitude to the craft industry. Wishing you all the best wishes.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | November 19, 2008 at 02:32 PM
What wonderful news! Much happiness to you both!
Posted by: Melissa A | November 19, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Congratulations:)
Posted by: Ann Cicilie Flått | November 19, 2008 at 03:06 PM
WOW!! CONGRATS to the happy couple.....gorgeous ring!!! *wink*
Posted by: DeeDee | November 19, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Congrats! That is wonderful news. May you continue to find joy & happiness together!
Posted by: txscrapaddict | November 19, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Congratulations!!! So incredibly Happy for you both!!
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | November 19, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Congratulations on your engagement! This is wonderful news!
Posted by: Amy Duff | November 19, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Woo Hoo! Congrats to the beautiful, happy couple!!! I'm so excited for you both! What a gorgeous ring! So glad they got to celebrate downunder, one of my most favorite places in the world! what a great beginning to a life full of love!
here's to health and happiness.
cheers!
Shauna from Portland, Oregon
Posted by: shauna | November 19, 2008 at 08:21 PM
Congratulations Melissa and Brian!! I wish you both a loooooong and happy life together. And Melissa you're looking absolutely radiant!
All the best,
Debi
Posted by: debi | November 19, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Congratulations and I wish you all the happiness in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Tina Brown | November 19, 2008 at 09:32 PM
How exciting!!!! Congrats Melissa and Brian!!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Harvey | November 19, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Congrats Melissa and Brian. It was great meeting you in Melbourne Australia. Come back soon
Posted by: Jacquie | November 20, 2008 at 04:27 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Cathy K. | November 20, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Congratulations!! May your lives together be filled with every Happiness!
Posted by: Dolly/scrapthat | November 20, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Congratulations, may you both be blessed with love that lasts beyond a lifetime.
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia F. | November 20, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Wow, Huge Congratulations Melissa and Brian!
~Amber
Posted by: Amber | November 20, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations Melissa and Brian!
Awesome news!! YAY!
Posted by: Melissa Bove | November 20, 2008 at 01:26 PM