Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh Still Not Set a Wedding Date After Seven Years of Engagement
Television personalities Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh, who became engaged in 2019, are still yet to tie the knot seven years after their romantic proposal in Positano, Italy. Despite their engagement being a high-profile affair, their wedding plans have remained indefinitely postponed, and sources close to the couple have revealed the real reasons behind the delay.
The couple, who first met on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls in 2017, initially announced their engagement in June 2019, just two years after beginning their relationship. However, as the years have passed, their wedding date has not been set, sparking questions from fans and the media alike.
According to an insider who spoke with The Sun, the main reason for the delay is Lucy’s desire to maintain financial independence, particularly after Ryan’s past financial struggles. Ryan, who had been declared bankrupt in 2013, faced significant debt despite earning a six-figure salary from his role in Coronation Street. Though he has since worked to rebuild his finances, Lucy, who comes from a wealthy background, remains cautious about combining their financial situations through marriage.
Lucy’s family, particularly her father, Paul, has advised her to be financially prudent, given Ryan’s past bankruptcy and the financial difficulties he faced when his company, R James Thomas Ltd, reported a balance of just £1 last year. Lucy, now the owner of the successful fitness app RWL, has been cautious about mixing business with personal matters, which has led to her hesitation in formalizing their relationship through marriage.
Despite these concerns, sources close to the couple also stress that their decision to delay the wedding is not solely financial. With two young children—Roman, six, and Lilah, four—the couple is content with their life together and does not feel pressured to marry immediately. “They are both very happy and committed to each other,” said a close friend. “A wedding is not a priority right now, but when it does happen, it will be a special day they will never forget.”
Ryan, too, has expressed that he is not in a rush to marry, focusing instead on building a strong relationship with Lucy and their children. “He is not obsessed with the idea of a big wedding,” the source explained. “For him, it’s more important that they have a solid, loving family.”
While their families have experienced financial setbacks, with Ryan’s brothers Adam and Scott also facing business failures, the couple remains focused on their personal happiness. According to the insider, Ryan and Lucy are determined to build a stable, thriving family life, one that doesn’t need the pressure of a lavish wedding to be meaningful.
As fans eagerly await news of a wedding date, it’s clear that Ryan and Lucy are in no rush. They are happy in their current situation, and when the time comes, their wedding will be a reflection of their love and commitment, not a societal expectation.
