Cheryl Burke's Engagement: The Happiest Birthday Gift Ever

Hey there! Let's talk about something exciting. On Thursday, May 3, Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Cheryl Burke celebrated her birthday in the most incredible way possible—by getting engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Matthew Lawrence. Talk about the ultimate birthday surprise! This is a love story worth celebrating, and it seems Cheryl couldn't be happier.

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Cheryl Shares Her Joy on Instagram

Cheryl took to Instagram to share her joy with the world. She posted a series of selfies where she and Matthew are beaming with happiness, showing off her stunning engagement ring. "OMG! So far so good for 34! ?#AMillionTimesYes #ImEngaged #HereComesTheBride," she wrote in her caption. It's clear from her post that Cheryl is thrilled about this new chapter in her life.

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OMG! So far so good for 34! 💍#amilliontimesyes #imengaged #herecomesthebride
A post shared by Cheryl Burke (@cherylburke) on May 3, 2018 at 8:27pm PDT

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Cheryl's Long-Awaited Milestone

Cheryl has been vocal about her desire to take the next big step in her relationship with Matthew. Back in September, she opened up about her dreams for the future. "I would love that! We've talked about it, so whenever the time is right," Cheryl told Us Weekly. "Hopefully sooner than later! I'm not getting any younger. We want kids and all of that, so we'll see what happens." It sounds like everything is falling perfectly into place for this couple.

Future Plans: Marriage and Family

When Cheryl talks about next steps, she isn't just referring to marriage. She's also dreaming of starting a family with Matthew. "We're going to try for maybe three kids, but I think right now, one healthy one would be great," she revealed. "We really want to do it right. We want to do the steps of being engaged, moving in together, getting married, and having kids." Cheryl also mentioned feeling inspired by her friends who are already parents. "He's 37, I'm 33, so it's about that time. And of course, I see Maks [Chmerkovskiy] and Peta [Murgatroyd] with their baby and everyone is having babies right now. So I'm like, 'It's time for me to have one!'"

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Island getaway @SandalsResorts #SandalsResorts #SandalsLaSourceGrenada
A post shared by Cheryl Burke (@cherylburke) on Jul 20, 2017 at 4:12pm PDT

A Second Chance at Love

Cheryl and Matthew first dated from 2007 to 2008 and reconnected recently. Interestingly, they were introduced by Matthew's older brother, Joey Lawrence, who was paired with professional dancer Edyta Śliwińska on Season 3 of Dancing With the Stars. Cheryl explained that their reconnection was almost serendipitous. "We never ran into each other over the past 10 years, not even once, which is crazy because we live maybe 15 minutes away from each other. I thought he was in a relationship or married at this point," she admitted. "Ten years ago, it was the wrong timing. But a mutual friend was like, 'Oh, Matt says hi.' Then it was an easy text over Christmas, and we haven't stopped seeing each other since. It's like we never missed a day, but it just feels so right this time."

A Relatable Couple

Cheryl and Matthew's relationship seems grounded and relatable. "We're just like a normal couple. We just sit on the couch and sometimes stay up really late continuing to watch whatever we're watching," Cheryl shared. "He's an actor, he's been in the spotlight as well, which makes our relationship so much easier because he understands the rollercoaster ride that we both are on. Work is not consistent for either of us… With that, you need to have a stable relationship or someone that understands what you're going through." It sounds like Cheryl and Matthew have found the perfect balance in their lives together. We can't wait for the big day!