Lucie Donlan has revealed she and fiancé Luke Mabbott may elope after the Love Island couple got engaged last year.
The former Islander, 24, told MailOnline that the pair have considered 'jetting off somewhere' and getting married 'just the two of us' – as she admits to favouring a private wedding over a big event.
In an exclusive interview, Lucie, who stars in lingerie brand Ann Summers' new animal-inspired collection, explained that Luke, 27, is moving to Cornwall with their dog Bunny once the renovations on her idyllic seaside cottage are complete.
'We may just jet off somewhere': Lucie Donlan has revealed she and fiancé Luke Mabbott may elope after the Love Island couple got engaged last year
Lucie said: 'We said we may just jet off somewhere ourselves and get married so we're not decided on who would at our wedding just yet – it may only be just us two. We would prefer to have a much smaller wedding for sure.
'We're a family orientated couple. We would love our wedding to be just close family and friends.'
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The pair, who both starred on Love Island but in different series, got engaged last December after Luke proposed in front of the Northern Lights.
After dating since July 2020, Lucie says they're in no rush to wed and are planning on being engaged for three to four years – though that won't stop her from wedding dress shopping.
'I may be just us': Lucie revealed the pair have considered 'jetting off somewhere' and getting married 'just the two of us' – as she admits to favouring a private wedding over a big event
Family: Lucie explained that Luke is moving to Cornwall with their dog Bunny once the renovations on her cottage are complete
She added: 'We are going to have a longer engagement. We are going to travel first – there are a lot of places that we want to visit.
'We do keep talking about our wedding day though and obviously I have some ideas about what I'd like and I said to Luke I'm going to do a day of trying of wedding dresses for a bit of fun and to get an idea but we're going to have two-three year engagement and start properly planning our wedding then.'
Lucie set her sights on Luke as she watched him on winter Love Island in 2020 and says she was 'shocked' after he popped the question during a surprise trip to Finland with a ring he designed himself.
She said: 'I couldn't believe it. I was shocked.
'We have a video of the moment we got engaged but we haven't put it out yet – we have kept it to ourselves.
'A match made in heaven': Lucie set her sights on Luke as she watched him on winter Love Island in 2020 and says she was 'shocked' after he popped the question
'He asked my parents beforehand which I didn't know about it. He planned the entire trip to Finland himself and it was a surprise for me so I had an incline it might happen, but he organised everything, he designed the ring himself, it was amazing.
'He's a gentleman – beforehand when I watched him on Love Island, I always thought that he was a gentleman and that's one of the reasons that I really like him. He's traditional, a gentleman, and those are some of his best attributes. He will definitely take care of me.'
While Lucie and Luke are busy being parents to Romanian rescue Bunny – the couple admit they're not thinking about having children just yet.
Lucie said: 'To be honest we aren't thinking about having babies yet, we rescued our dog Bunny and she's a handful, so children are just not on our minds right now.
'We rescued her at six months old and she was hard work at the start, she was a street dog so we had a lot of time with her, Luke is so good with her as well because most of the time she's living with Luke at his house and when the cottage is done they will both be moving down to Cornwall.'
'Not on our minds': Lucie says that herself and Luke aren't thinking about having children of their own just yet and are content with being parents to their Romanian rescue dog Bunny
Lucie stars in Ann Summers' new Animal Sparkle collection alongside close friend and former Love Island co-star Joanna Chimonides, as the two stun together in matching leopard print sets and body paint.
The ten-piece collection, which is available to buy from September 20 with prices starting at £8, features a range of raunchy bodies, sexy lingerie sets, and slinky nightwear, that are all inspired by animal prints.
Speaking about shooting the collection, Lucie said: 'It's the best I've ever done with Ann Summers because being with Joanna was amazing, doing it together was so much fun.
'We really got into it. It was really sexy, we had the cats, paint over us, we had amazing artists that did all the animal prints, it was retro vibes, quite 80s with big hair, and it was the best idea ever.
'It took an hour or two to prep for it – the studio set up because the animal print matched with the lingerie sets and we also had with these trained cats to pose with as well.'
Double trouble: Lucie stars in Ann Summers' new Animal Sparkle collection alongside close friend and former Love Island co-star Joanna Chimonides
As a passionate enthusiast with a deep understanding of the subject, particularly in the realm of celebrity engagements and wedding planning, I bring forth a wealth of knowledge to shed light on the recent revelations by Lucie Donlan regarding her potential elopement with fiancé Luke Mabbott. Lucie, a 24-year-old former Love Island contestant, recently shared her thoughts on a private wedding and hinted at the possibility of eloping with Luke, emphasizing a preference for a more intimate ceremony over a grand event.
Lucie disclosed in an exclusive interview with MailOnline that she and Luke are contemplating the idea of "jetting off somewhere" for a more private wedding experience, possibly with just the two of them. She expressed a desire for a smaller, family-oriented wedding, involving close family and friends. The couple, engaged since December of the previous year, has been in no rush to tie the knot, with plans for a three to four-year engagement period.
The Love Island pair, who appeared in different series of the show, got engaged in a romantic setting under the Northern Lights, a moment captured on video but kept private for now. Lucie revealed that Luke had meticulously planned the surprise proposal during a trip to Finland, designing the engagement ring himself. Their engagement, marked by thoughtful gestures and a traditional approach, reflects the couple's commitment to a longer engagement, allowing time for travel and exploration before diving into wedding preparations.
Lucie also shared insights into their family life, mentioning their plans to move to Cornwall once renovations on her seaside cottage are complete. The couple, busy parenting their Romanian rescue dog Bunny, expressed that thoughts of having children are not at the forefront of their minds at the moment, given their focus on their canine companion.
Shifting gears to Lucie's professional endeavors, she is currently featured in Ann Summers' new Animal Sparkle collection alongside her friend and former Love Island co-star, Joanna Chimonides. The collection, set to be available from September 20, includes a variety of provocative bodies, lingerie sets, and nightwear inspired by animal prints. Lucie expressed excitement about the photo shoot, describing it as the best she's done with Ann Summers. The shoot featured matching leopard print sets, body paint, and even trained cats, creating a visually stunning and retro-inspired collection with an 80s vibe.
In summary, Lucie Donlan's recent revelations about the possibility of eloping with Luke Mabbott, her insights into their engagement, wedding plans, and family life, as well as her involvement in Ann Summers' Animal Sparkle collection, showcase a well-rounded and intriguing blend of personal and professional aspects of her life.
