Staff at the British Heart Foundation in Egerton Street, Wrexham, were delighted at the tender scene being played out before them and applauded with approval when Michelle agreed to Lee's proposal.

Lee took advantage of a special scheme at the British Heart Foundation shop to pop the question to Michelle.

"I had been thinking of asking her for some time, and this just seemed like the perfect moment," said Lee.

The charity is running an offer entitled Love Hearts. It enables members of the public to write a heart-shaped message dedicated to that special person in their life, saying exactly how they feel about them.

The notes are then placed in the store's front window for everyone to see.

So while Michelle was browsing through the shop, Lee got busy pouring out his heart and writing down how much she meant to him. The beautiful marriage proposal was placed in the window.

"I asked Michelle to have a look. She didn't know what was going on at first, but then realised what was happening. I was delighted when she said yes," said Lee.

"People in the shop were giving the thumbs up sign and cheering. With all the attention it felt a bit like being Posh and Becks," laughed Michelle.

The poem Lee wrote was headed Chelle Nicholas and says:

I love you so much,
Every kiss every touch,
You make me complete,
You are the best girl I could meet,
You are all I want 4Eva,
U and me 2 be 2getha,
You are my life,
PLEASE BE MY WIFE,
I love u, Lee XXXX.

The couple have been going out for about two years.

Michelle said that she hasn't always been lucky in life, but her fortunes have changed since she met Lee.

Over 10 years ago Michelle made headlines when it looked as if she had scooped £50,000 in a national newspaper scratchcard competition.

"But it turned out the paper had made a mistake in the printing process and there were loads of winners.

"They apologised, said there had been an error and gave me a compensation cheque for £33 instead," said Michelle.