Before the big day, there’s always one magical moment that changes everything—the engagement. From creative and thoughtful scavenger hunts in London to beautiful and romantic setups abroad, each of these seven couples has a heartwarming love story— and a unique, inspiring engagement story to go with it.
Join The Wedding Edition as we look back on some of the most incredible proposals, all from these stunning couples.
Tabitha Willett And Harry Hoare
Tabitha Willett’s engagement is the kind of modern love story that feels effortlessly chic. No grand gestures for the sake of it, no over explaining, just a moment that unfolded exactly as it should.
Read Tabitha and Harry’s full engagement story here.
Jordan Rose
From a fleeting university moment that lingered for nearly a decade to a golden hour proposal in the Suffolk countryside, Jordan Rose’s engagement is equal parts romantic, intentional and quietly cinematic.
Read Jordan’s full engagement story here.
Alice & Sam Vanderpump
From locking eyes at the Euros final to a surprise proposal adorned with beautiful flowers and accompanied by three violinists, discover the Alice and Sam Vanderpump engagement story.
Read Alice and Sam’s full engagement story here.
Brontë & Matt
A romantic sunrise proposal on the Brooklyn Bridge, a family heirloom ring, and plans for a sun-soaked destination wedding.
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Jade & Niko
After seven years together, Jade Lily shares the unforgettable story of how Niko proposed – complete with a fake influencer trip, photoshopped emails, and one very unexpected ‘no’.
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Holly & Joe
Our Social Editor Holly recently got engaged to her partner of 10 years on a remote island in The Philippines. Holly and Joe’s engagement journey is filled with beautiful heartwarming moments.
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Mercedes Benson
From DMs during lockdown in 2020 to a surprise trip to Rome and a rose petal covered balcony proposal, discover the the engagement story with Mercedes Benson.
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Sarah Jade, “SJ” Bleau and Carew Ellington
From a first meeting at the airport to a flower field proposal, Sarah Jade “SJ” Bleau and Carew Ellington share an engagement story rooted in faith, patience and a romance that feels beautifully timeless.
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Ella & Sammy
Childhood sweethearts turned soulmates, Ella and Sammy’s decade-long love story reached a dreamlike crescendo on a sun-drenched Florentine hillside, complete with a hidden ring in a sock, a breathtaking sunset proposal and a celebration that felt straight out of a film.
Discover more here.
Miyaeva Renae
There’s something endlessly romantic about a love story that finds its way back. Miyaeva and her fiancé first crossed paths as teenagers, but it wasn’t until years later that fate brought them together again. What began as a high-school romance has evolved into a lifelong partnership – and now, a wedding celebration to look forward to.
Discover more here.
Rosie Anna Williams
It all started with a forgotten entry pass and a London lift. Rosie met her future fiancé in the most unexpected way, a fleeting city moment that would grow into a love story spanning from office corridors to a candlelit proposal in the Maldives.
Discover more here.
Suzie Bonaldi & Ryan
Vlogger Suzie Bonaldi first met Ryan when they were in school together— and she’d asked him out, but he declined. 12 years later, the pair reunited on Tinder, and four years into their relationship, they went on their annual summer trip to Ibiza. Ryan arranged a romantic private dinner beneath a pergola and overlooking the landmark of Es Vedra, where he surprised Suzie with the proposal.
Read Suzie and Ryan’s full engagement story here.
Delaney Childs & Clayton
Fashion and lifestyle influencer Delaney Childs first met her fiancé Clayton at a university party, and the two connected instantly. Nearly ten years later, Clayton orchestrated a made-up brand event in New York City— one of the couple’s favourite destinations— for Delaney to attend. Dressed to impress in a stunning gown, she made her way up to the rooftop of the Intercontinental New York Barclay Hotel, where Clayton was waiting at the end of a path of rose petals, with the dazzling lights of the city as the backdrop.
Read Delaney and Clayton’s full engagement story here.
Veena McCoole & Ross
TWE’s contributing editor Veena McCoole and her fiancé Ross first matched on Hinge in 2019, both having recently relocated to London from the US. After a whirlwind lockdown relationship and during a charming staycation at the Rectory Hotel in the Cotswolds, Ross set up a bouquet of flowers and champagne on an intimate table tucked away in the hotel’s garden. The couple will be returning to the Cotswolds for their wedding in the autumn of 2024.
Read Veena and Ross’s full engagement story here.
Emily Valentine & Nate
After swiping right on each other, content creator Emily Valentine and her fiancé-to-be Nate spent an unforgettable late-night first date at The Ned in London. Six years later, Emily returned home from work to find the first of a series of scavenger hunt clues on the mirror of the couple’s home, leading her back to The Ned and through the landmarks of the day they met— and Nate waiting in a room, ring in hand.
Read Emily and Nate’s full engagement story here.
Tanya Rad & Roby Yadegar
For years before they met, Tanya and Roby nearly crossed paths every day in a courtyard tucked away in Beverly Hills. Tanya would visit in the afternoons to pray for her future husband, and Roby would pass through coming to and from work. Once the pair finally got together, Roby set up a massage for Tanya while he prepared a sweet proposal in that very same courtyard— complete with an outfit, love letter, and makeup waiting in her locker once she finished her appointment.
Read Tanya and Roby’s full engagement story here.
Sián Lilly
Beauty and lifestyle creator Sián Lilly first met her fiancé on Instagram— and four years into their relationship, they were building a house together in London. On what Sián thought was a regular visit to the building site, she was surprised to discover a flower arch, candlelight, and a violinist playing her favourite song in what would become the couple’s dining room.
Read Sián’s full engagement story here.
Charlie & Matt
Charlie and Matt first matched on Hinge, and two and a half years later, found themselves on a Caribbean cruise with Virgin Voyages for Charlie’s birthday. The couple proposed to one another one morning on the balcony of their cabin as they were sailing into The Bahamas, and will be tying the knot in Ireland, hosting a festival wedding weekend called MA-CH-ELLA.
Read Charlie and Matt’s full engagement story here.
