8 December, 2024

Successful proposal makes a splash on Milford Beach

Happy couple… Kiri Vertongen and Darren Pilosi after she accepted his seaside proposal on Milford Beach.

Milford beachgoers were witnesses to a romantic surprise when a marriage proposal was made – and accepted – on the beach late last month.
Dog walkers, swimmers and sunbathers all burst into applause when Darren Pilosi proposed to his partner of nine years Kiri Vertongen at midday on Milford Beach two weekends ago, and Vertongen accepted the proposal.
Pilosi said he chose the location because Vertongen “loves the beach” and he wanted to do something that would be memorable for her.
Pilosi’s six daughters set up a blanket and champagne on the sand in a ring of roses for the occasion. When she said yes, they ran to congratulate the Beach Haven couple.

Pilosi popping the question amid roses arranged by his daughters.

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