Milton Keynes couples share stories of their special lockdown engagements - and the photos are adorable

For many, lockdown has been a chance for them to get even more creative with their proposals.

This was the case for three Milton Keynes couples who shared their engagement stories with the Citizen.

Lucy Ferdinando said she raised an eyebrow at her boyfriend wearing a fitted shirt to the beach - which soon became clear when he got down on one knee

She commented: “After our holiday to Majorca was cancelled in the summer due to covid we decided to have a camping trip over the summer in the UK.

"Jack did a great job at keeping the secret and popped the question on the beach on a warm summers day.

"I did wonder why he wanted to wear a shirt to the beach that day and complained it was so creased. It made complete sense after and we celebrated with an ice cream and some prosecco. The dog, Charlie, was also incredibly excited for the occasion.”

Hannah Bowden was blown away by surprise when her boyfriend Lewis proposed to her in a memorable spot.

She added: “My boyfriend of nearly four years proposed to me on January 1, 2021 in Stockgrove Country park in the exact same spot he asked me to be his girlfriend.

"We’ve had an incredibly tough two years for many personal reasons and he’s been my rock throughout. I can’t wait to marry him when things are safer.”

And, lastly, Zowie Farron was taken aback when her fiancée Paul proposed before a milestone birthday.

She said: “Me and my fiancée started chatting in December 2018 and met on January 25th - it’s now coming up to our two year anniversary.

"He proposed to me a week before my 40th birthday in November and we went to London for celebrations. He asked me to marry him on top of London Eye in the evening so London was all lit up. I said yes, finally, after a shock reaction.

“He lives in Wigan, so we’re apart at the moment due to lockdowns but we’re looking forward to being reunited and I’ll be moving there in the summer.”