Stephanie Rice is engaged! Swimming legend announces her Aussie pastor boyfriend Mark Lassey has popped the question in Dubai after whirlwind seven-month romance
Stephanie Rice has announced that she is engaged to her boyfriend Mark Lassey after dating for seven months.
The 36-year-old swimming legend confirmed the happy news on Instagram on Thursday, just weeks after she first spoke openly about her relationship with Mark in July.
She shared some sweet snaps of the moment pastor and Australian father of three Mark proposed to her at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal hotel in Dubai.
The couple, who met about seven months ago, looked overjoyed as they beamed from ear to ear and kissed as Stephanie flashed her diamond sparkler.
Stephanie looked effortlessly glamorous in a gorgeous white floral dress and heels during the picture-perfect proposal at an outdoor hotel.
She accentuated her stunning features with a glamorous makeup palette and looked happier than ever as she snuggled up to her new fiancé.
Mark looked handsome in a white shirt and cream trousers, which he paired with a black jacket, as he gave Stephanie a diamond ring.
The newly engaged couple shared a romantic kiss after Mark popped the big question.
Stephanie Rice has announced that she is engaged to her boyfriend Mark Lassey after seven months of dating
The 36-year-old swimming legend confirmed the happy news on Instagram on Thursday, just weeks after she first went public with her romance with Mark in July.
In the caption she wrote enthusiastically, “To new beginnings and second chances… Yes, to a life with you.”
She concluded her message with a Bible verse: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4.
Their engagement comes just weeks after Stephanie first went public with their romance on Instagram in July.
Stephanie quietly dated the Australian pastor for five months before officially confirming their relationship.
They met through a mutual friend and subsequently began a long-distance relationship, with Mark living in Perth and Stephanie moving to Dubai in November.
“When we met almost 5 months ago, we both knew this was different!” she wrote enthusiastically in an Instagram post, along with fun snaps of her and Mark.