A couple’s special moment was captured as a man proposed during the Boxing Day swim in Tenby, creating a memorable holiday experience.
Tenby: So, you know how Boxing Day is usually about recovering from Christmas? Well, some folks take it up a notch by diving into the freezing Welsh sea! It’s a wild tradition, and this year, it got even more exciting.
Picture this: thousands of people running into the chilly water, and right there on the beach, Philip Frith decided to pop the question to his girlfriend, Victoria Tansey. How romantic is that? Philip, a former Royal Marine, got down on one knee just before the swim kicked off.
Victoria, who runs her own entertainment company, said yes! They live in Guildford now, but Victoria’s roots are in Milford Haven, so they love coming back to Wales for the holidays.
Philip shared that their first Christmas together was unforgettable. Victoria took him to Tenby for the Boxing Day swim, and it became one of his favorite memories. So, he thought, why not surprise her this time?
He was a bit nervous, though. Luckily, Victoria’s mum and her best friend were there to witness the big moment. The swim chairman even joked about how they didn’t expect a proposal at the event. What a way to celebrate love!