“I impatiently waited 8 years and 5 months for my proposal. It had become a running joke in our friendship group that I would marry someone else and invite my fiancé, Leon, along as a guest. We went on a family holiday to Greece in September 2015 with our two year old, Nico, and Leon kept moaning there was no sand on the beach at the hotel. I kept reassuring him that Nico wouldn’t mind not being able to make a sand castle. A few days later we went on a day trip to Old Rhodes town which is really romantic, and we spent the day wondering the medieval streets followed by dinner at a taverna, and then went onto the beach at Old Rhodes harbour at sunset. I walked off to get the camera to take a photo of the view, and as I returned I found Leon stood next to some writing in the sand with Nico on his shoulders. The writing said ‘Marry Me’! he tried to take Nico down but as he was wary of the waves he wouldn’t budge so he had to go down on one knee with Nico on his shoulders. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry and immediately said yes and gave them both a big kiss. I always thought after such a long wait I’d be relieved he’d finally done it and that would outweigh the excitement, but it was so worth the wait.”
Natalie Stead

“He flew me to Venice for my birthday. Then on my birthday he proposed on a balcony overlooking the Grand Canal, then he took me on a boat tour to 3 islands surrounding Venice. Proposed February 2014 then married 6 months later.”
Sarah Leeds

“He just asked. No frills, no grand gestures.”
Caroline Fergusson

“Mine was perfect for us! He took me to a place called ‘Heavens Gate’ and I kept wondering why he was making me buy carrot sticks in Asda before when we were getting our picnic! I moaned the whole time about going, having to sit on the floor and walk all the way (I was 7.5 months pregnant). When we got there it was absolutely stunning! I sat down on an ants nest and so had to move, then we had our picnic and he he asked if I wanted another carrot stick – I almost shouted at him that I didn’t when I turned round and he said ‘how about half a carat?!’ And held out the most stunning ring! I replied with ‘OMG are you joking?’ Then of course said yes and he put the ring on – I was the happiest girl in the whole world. He had thought about the fact that I would have hated it to be in front of lots of people. He told me he did it at ‘Heavens Gate’ as it was closer to my gran and grand-dad, who I miss so much and who will always be a huge part of our lives! I wore the ring and then had to remove it because my fingers swelled but it’s now firmly back on and we have a gorgeous 4 week old boy who just tops it all off really!”
Katie Williams

“He took me on surprise birthday trip to Jamaica and proposed one night walking along the beach.”
Vikki Bines

“My other half proposed on a surprise four-night break in Paris. On the first night in a quiet spot in the gardens in front of the illuminated Eiffel Tower. While I was sat on Craig’s knee gazing up at the beautiful tower, Craig ever so calmly put the ring in front of me. The moment was perfect. We spent the rest of the trip talking about our wedding while no-one at home knew, it was lovely that just us two knew for a few days, and in such a beautiful city. We told everyone upon our return home, our children are still telling the story!”
Georgina Dellow

“On a beautiful beach in Cuba on holiday, amazing!”
Hanna Goldfinch

“My other half took me for a week away in Eastbourne for our 1 year anniversary with it in mind to propose to me. However, in that week he never got the opportunity as I was always in the way and foiling his plans. In the end, it wasn’t until we got home, that he pulled over to the nature reserve around the corner from our house, and proposed to me under the night sky, away from anybody else. Just us two. As it was dark he ended up kneeling in a puddle, but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world.”
Georgina Hitchens

“My partner was diagnosed with cancer twice at the age of 23. I stuck by his side every step of the way. He had an operation to get rid of the cancer the first time, but then sadly had to have chemotherapy because it had spread. He lost all his hair but remained strong and positive the whole time. Me and my work friends wanted to run the Race For Life 2014 in Harlow in aid of him (Matt) – it was an amazing day and the sun was beaming. I was surrounded by my amazing friends and family. Once I had finished running the race; all hot and sweaty, everyone celebrated with champagne and beers. Matt then took me for a walk around the park, it was nice to have some alone time. He then knelt down on one knee and asked me to marry him! I was so overwhelmed and passers–by all cheered for us! Su from Heart Essex Radio found out and announced it on the speakers, I had people calling me up saying what they’ve just heard on the speakers. All my family and friends were crying and hugging and we carried on celebrating with more champagne. It was one of the best days of my life. Matt had now been in remission for 17 months and is fit and healthy!”
Kellie Ellis

“Here’s your ring, do you want me to propose”
Sammy Martin