Michael Ball’s wedding surprise after BBC Radio 2 proposal

Dave and Dawn, a couple from Cannock, won the hearts of listeners when Dave collaborated secretly with Ball to arrange a surprise proposal. Dawn believed she was simply participating in a BBC tour, but upon entering the studio, she was greeted by Ball, who pretended to be recording voiceovers. It was at this moment that Dave read aloud a heartfelt love letter before popping the question to the woman he had shared 31 years with.

During the live broadcast, Dave disclosed that he had already secured a date for their wedding at Weston Hall, deliberately choosing a time near 11 November, the anniversary of the day they first became a couple. Ball later described the moment as “so moving” that they felt compelled to see the story through to the end.

Weston Hall holds a particular importance for Dave and Dawn, as it was the place where Dave first proposed in the late 1990s. At that time, Dawn was only 19 years old and was so taken aback by the gesture that she laughed nervously. Unfortunately, the engagement ring was lost soon after, and their engagement was never formally recognized.

Now, more than 25 years later, the couple—who have three children—finally exchanged their vows at the very location where their journey began. This long-awaited ceremony marked a joyful milestone in their enduring relationship