Elisany da Cruz Silva – who is a staggering 6ft 8in – has been dating 5ft 4in Francinaldo da Silva Carvalho for more than three years and he popped the big question!

Despite a massive 1ft 4in between them, Francinaldo had no problem increasing the distance by dropping to one knee after a romantic stroll along the beach.

Remembering the romantic proposal, Elisany said: “I told him many times, ‘do not ask me to marry you because my answer will be no’ – I think that’s what he was thinking. I was so nervous when I saw him there. I don’t even know how I coped.”

Construction worker Francinaldo added: “I have always wanted to go out with a tall girl and she came and fitted into that perfectly.”

They are planning on a long engagement despite Elisany already having a dress for the big day.

“We think how will the preparations for the wedding be, the church, the best men and bridesmaids,” added Francinaldo. “We have taken just one step towards the wedding – which was me asking her to marry me. We are giving it some time to get it all in order.”