Congrats! Havant man shocks girlfriend with surprise proposal at Portsmouth Kite Festival

Adam Gardiner popped the question to girlfriend Courtney Hayler in front of hundreds of watching visitors after the pair had enjoyed a romantic day out at the Southsea festival.

Adam, from Havant, contacted the organisers beforehand about his plans and was given a large heart-shaped kite to help make the day extra special.

Adam said: ‘I really like kites and I had been to the festival a couple of times.

‘I was very scared beforehand. I told Courtney we were going to fly our own kites, and she had no clue at all.

‘We were flying them and I just got down on my knee. She started crying and said yes quietly.’

The pair, who have been dating for a year, thanked the organisers for helping to make their day a success.

Adam added: ‘I was quite nervous but everyone there managed to calm me down.

‘They made the day very special.’