A wedding proposal is a very personal thing, and many couples will have their own ideas of what their perfect one will be. Some may opt for an intimate affair with no one around, while others dream of a huge, public declaration of love.
One man thought he'd nailed the proposal of his now-fiancée's dreams when he decided to pop the question while walking their dog along the beach last month.
However, it didn't all go to plan as their adorable pooch managed to steal the limelight during the proposal – leaping up to 'accept' the ring before the giggling owner had a chance to get a word in edgeways.
Vicky Jones wasn't expecting her then-boyfriend Josh Stewart, both 33, to drop to one knee while on a beach walk with their Dalmatian-cross Breeze, and before she had a chance to reply, the over-excited pooch leapt onto her back legs towards the ring to say 'yes' on her behalf.
Vicky, from Plymouth, Devon, said: "The proposal was very unexpected. Apparently, he was planning it for a couple of months and everyone knew apart from me.
"When he asked the question I said yes, but obviously the dog said yes before me. Apparently, dogs sense things before humans so [she was right]."
The 11-year-old attention-loving hound didn't stop there, she also photobombed the couple's engagement snaps, which they now love looking back at.
The bride-to-be was too absorbed in the moment to notice the rescue-dog's boisterous behaviour, but after looking back at the photos they had a good laugh.
Thinking back to the proposal, which took place on Toko Mouth Beach, Glenledi in New Zealand, Vicky said: "I was in shock and I was like, 'what's going on?' So the dog led the way in that situation.
"I don't know if she thought the ring was a stick or a treat, she's very food orientated.
"She jumped up as soon as he got down on one knee, she was so excited. I didn't recognise that the dog was there because I was so in the moment.
"But luckily it's so funny to look back at the pictures and see her playing the fool like she usually does.
"We just laughed so hard because it's something she'd always do. She's always the centre of attention."
Vicky, who has been in a relationship with merchandiser Josh for more than three years, said they are yet to set a date for the wedding, but she'd love for Breeze to be a ring bearer at the wedding.
She added: "As long as we have a treat at the end of the aisle, she'll definitely come to us. She loves the attention more than anything."
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