Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz Announce Engagement

Well, finally. 

The following statement was posted on friendsorenemies.com:

"We know there has been a lot of speculation recently about Pete and I and we wanted our fans to be the first to know, because you guys are the best. Yes, we are thrilled to share that we are happily engaged. Thank you for all of your support and well wishes - it means the world to us. We consider this to be a very private matter, but we wanted you to hear it straight from us."

- Ashlee and Pete

The couple have been together since 2006.   Rumors of their engagement have been swirling around since February when Simpson started wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger; she called it a "promise ring" and said that it meant that Pete hadn't asked her father for permission to marry her yet.

Well, apparently he has now, because Joe Simpson told People that he is "totally happy" about their engagement. 

 

Congratulations to them!

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