AceShowbiz - "General Hospital" star Kate Mansi is entering a new chapter of her life filled with love and excitement. The 36-year-old actress recently shared the happy news of her engagement to producer Matt McInnis through Instagram Stories on July 4.

McInnis popped the question just a day before the holiday, making July 3 a date to remember for the couple. He took to Instagram with a heartfelt post showing him kissing Mansi's forehead as he held her in his arms.

The picturesque backdrop of towering trees and a majestic mountain added to the magic of the moment. "Apparently today is a holiday, but I think July 3rd was even better," McInnis captioned the post, which Mansi reshared, adding the caption, "LGM(atty)" - short for "Let's Get Married."

Kate Mansi showed off her stunning emerald-cut diamond ring with a simple silver band in more Instagram posts, including a playful photo of herself taking a bite of a sandwich. Congratulations poured in from friends and fans alike.

Actress Kristen Vaganos, Mansi's co-star on "General Hospital", enthusiastically commented, "The best news to ever hit the internet!!!!!" The "100" star Eliza Taylor also shared her delight with a series of celebratory emojis.

Before this joyous occasion, Mansi had shared with Soap Opera Digest her low-key plans for the Fourth of July - a relaxing cabin trip with friends to enjoy nature. However, those plans took an exciting turn with McInnis's surprise proposal.

Mansi and McInnis have been a delightful duo on Instagram, sharing snippets of their adventures, including a "safari" trip last August and a scenic ski trip in February, complete with their adorable dog, Stanley.

Mansi's journey hasn't been without its challenges. She was previously married to Blake Levin, and in an emotional interview on the "State of Mind" podcast with Maurice Bernard, she discussed how the divorce left her feeling broken and like a failure. Yet, it also marked a pivotal moment of self-recovery and inner strength for her.

"Not only was I grieving the marriage I thought I was going to have, but the future that I thought I was going to have," Mansi revealed. "In that moment, there was so much peace and so much freedom. 'No one's coming to save me. I've got to pick myself up from this.' And that was the first moment of me really reclaiming myself."

Mansi and McInnis's engagement is a beautiful testament to new beginnings and enduring love. With well-wishes from friends, co-stars, and fans, this couple's future looks as bright as the Fourth of July fireworks. Congratulations to the happy couple!