Michael Ball’s wedding surprise after BBC Radio 2 proposal

A couple whose surprise radio proposal captured hearts across the country were given an unforgettable wedding gift when singer and broadcaster Michael Ball turned up to perform at their ceremony.

Dawn Lloyd was shocked when her partner of more than 25 years Dave proposed on BBC Radio 2’s Love Songs with Michael Ball programme in the summer and was stunned all over again when the presenter appeared at the couple’s wedding at Weston Hall, in Stafford, on Sunday.

“I had no inkling whatsoever that this was going to happen,” she said. “I was blown away.

“I just can’t believe Dave has surprised me like this a second time. I was fooled the first time and now he has got me again.”

Ball appeared without warning during the ceremony and performed Love Changes Everything, leaving Dawn and the wedding guests stunned.

Dawn said the day had been “perfect”, with Dave adding he was “grateful for what Michael has done for us as a couple and for all of the family and friends to enjoy it as well”.