Irish Wedding News
23/08/2013
According to the Daily Mail, 55-year-old Graham Nield had tried to ask 48-year-old Amanda Vickers to marry him on a number of occasions, but he always chickened out.
However, when he discovered he had won the lottery, he felt the time was right.
He said: "We recently went to Tenerife and I was planning to ask Amanda to marry me.
"But every morning at breakfast I got really nervous and the words just wouldn't come out of my mouth.
"When we found out on Sunday that we'd won, I blurted out 'Now will you marry me?' to which she replied, 'Yes, but it isn't because you've won the money, it's because I love you'."
The couple, who are both divorced, have been together for 10 years and have five grown-up children between them from previous relationships, as well as 13 grandchildren.
It is understood they only told their family about their win on Wednesday, when Mr Nield formally asked Ms Vickers' mother for permission to marry her daughter.
Mr Nield said he had considered asking his partner to marry him numerous times over the years but "it just wouldn't come out", while Ms Vickers added: "I've been hoping for 10 years."
And when asked about the proposal, the bride-to-be said: "That meant more to me than the money.
"Winning the money? I'm more excited about getting married."
The couple say they are planning a simple register office ceremony, followed by a large party for family and friends. They also have no plans for expensive engagement and wedding rings, as they hope to use a ring they already own which has sentimental value to both of them.
Mr Nield bought his ticket from Tesco in Batley. His winning numbers were 15, 25, 26, 33, 34, 41.
(JP/CD)
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Man Proposes After Winning £6.6m Jackpot
A man has proposed to his long-term partner – just moments after discovering he had scooped a £6.6m lottery jackpot.According to the Daily Mail, 55-year-old Graham Nield had tried to ask 48-year-old Amanda Vickers to marry him on a number of occasions, but he always chickened out.
However, when he discovered he had won the lottery, he felt the time was right.
He said: "We recently went to Tenerife and I was planning to ask Amanda to marry me.
"But every morning at breakfast I got really nervous and the words just wouldn't come out of my mouth.
"When we found out on Sunday that we'd won, I blurted out 'Now will you marry me?' to which she replied, 'Yes, but it isn't because you've won the money, it's because I love you'."
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The couple, who are both divorced, have been together for 10 years and have five grown-up children between them from previous relationships, as well as 13 grandchildren.
It is understood they only told their family about their win on Wednesday, when Mr Nield formally asked Ms Vickers' mother for permission to marry her daughter.
Mr Nield said he had considered asking his partner to marry him numerous times over the years but "it just wouldn't come out", while Ms Vickers added: "I've been hoping for 10 years."
And when asked about the proposal, the bride-to-be said: "That meant more to me than the money.
"Winning the money? I'm more excited about getting married."
The couple say they are planning a simple register office ceremony, followed by a large party for family and friends. They also have no plans for expensive engagement and wedding rings, as they hope to use a ring they already own which has sentimental value to both of them.
Mr Nield bought his ticket from Tesco in Batley. His winning numbers were 15, 25, 26, 33, 34, 41.
(JP/CD)
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