It’s not everyday a Summer Bay local pops the question.
But as the temperature soars so to does the romance, with actors Sophie Dillman and Jackson Heywood shooting a sweet marriage proposal between their characters on Home and Away in scenes shot on Tuesday.
Sophie, who was dressed in a pair of tiny black leather shorts and a pink silk camisole for the occasion, appears to unveil a sign that reads ‘Marry Me?’ before a crowd of her friends and family on Palm Beach, Sydney.
A proposal fit for the bay: Home And Away’s Sophie Dillman (pictured) gets engaged to hunk Jackson Heywood
In the centre of the mayhem is Jackson Heywood who plays Brody Morgan in the show.
Sophie, or Ziggy Astoni as she is known on the long-running soap, looks ecstatic to be propositioning her suitor and immediately rushes down the stairs of the house they are filming on to run into his arms.
Jackson wears a relaxed pair of beige cargo pants, a navy and white button up shirt and white t-shirt underneath.
![Waiting for her surprise! A white curtain with the words 'Marry Me?' was wound up like a scroll on the balcony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E4108600000578-5138241-image-m-54_1512172850566.jpg)
![Waiting for her surprise! A white curtain with the words 'Marry Me?' was wound up like a scroll on the balcony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E4101A00000578-5138241-image-m-56_1512172871435.jpg)
Waiting for his surprise! A white curtain with the words ‘Marry Me?’ was wound up like a scroll on the balcony
![What do you say? Sophie, or Ziggy Astoni as she is known on the long-running soap, looks ecstatic to be propositioning her suitor](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E4100000000578-5138241-What_do_you_say_Sophie_or_Ziggy_Astoni_as_she_is_known_on_the_lo-a-3_1512176195852.jpg)
What do you say? Sophie, or Ziggy Astoni as she is known on the long-running soap, looks ecstatic to be propositioning her suitor
![Nervous embraces: Just before the big moment, Jackson leans behind him to shake another character's hand](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E410A800000578-5138241-Nervous_embraces_Just_before_the_big_moment_Jackson_leans_behind-a-1_1512176195758.jpg)
Nervous embraces: Just before the big moment, Jackson leans behind him to shake another character’s hand
![Clearly surprised: Jackson Heywood waits for his bride-to-be with outstretched arms](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E4106C00000578-5138241-Clearly_surprised_Jackson_Heywood_waits_for_his_bride_to_be_with-a-2_1512176195798.jpg)
![Clearly surprised: Jackson Heywood waits for his bride-to-be with outstretched arms](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E4105C00000578-5138241-Clearly_surprised_Jackson_Heywood_waits_for_his_bride_to_be_with-a-4_1512176195916.jpg)
Clearly surprised: Jackson Heywood waits for his bride-to-be with outstretched arms
![How about it, baby? The crew wait with excited expressions as Sophie proposes to Jackson Heywood](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E4105900000578-5138241-How_about_it_baby_The_crew_wait_with_excited_expressions_as_Jack-a-6_1512176196227.jpg)
How about it, baby? The crew wait with excited expressions as Sophie proposes to Jackson Heywood
![Love is in the air! In the centre of the mayhem, and likely waiting to give his answer, is Jackson Heywood who plays Brody Morgan in the show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40FF500000578-5138241-Love_is_in_the_air_In_the_centre_of_the_mayhem_and_likely_waitin-a-5_1512176196119.jpg)
Love is in the air! In the centre of the mayhem, and likely waiting to give his answer, is Jackson Heywood who plays Brody Morgan in the show
![The lovers reunited! Sophie and Jackson passionately kiss following the proposal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40FC400000578-5138241-The_lovers_reunited_Sophie_and_Jackson_passionately_kiss_followi-a-8_1512176196449.jpg)
![The lovers reunited! Sophie and Jackson passionately kiss following the proposal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40F9400000578-5138241-The_lovers_reunited_Sophie_and_Jackson_passionately_kiss_followi-a-7_1512176196267.jpg)
The lovers reunited! Sophie and Jackson passionately kiss following the proposal
His arms are outstretched as he waits to embrace his on screen love, the passionate hug appearing to confirm he has accepted her offer.
Summer Bay locals, including Orpheus Pledger who plays Jackson’s brother Mason Morgan on the show, huddle around the pair as they share a kiss.
The tender moment, shot outdoors at Sydney’s Palm Beach, is a welcome relief from the relationship downfalls the show has been known to showcase.
![Just say yes! Sophie almost knocks Jackson over as she is enveloped into a hug](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40FD000000578-5138241-Just_say_yes_Sophie_almost_knocks_Jackson_over_as_she_is_envelop-a-9_1512176196604.jpg)
Just say yes! Sophie almost knocks Jackson over as she is enveloped into a hug
![Accepted: The passionate hug appeared to confirm he has accepted her offer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40ED000000578-5138241-Now_what_It_s_not_clear_whether_Sophie_accepted_the_marriage_pro-a-10_1512176196629.jpg)
Accepted: The passionate hug appeared to confirm he has accepted her offer
![Emily Symons, who plays Marilyn Chambers, is wearing a stunning aqua coloured cover up for the scene, which shows her smiling up at Sophie with an adoring grin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40ECC00000578-5138241-Emily_Symons_who_plays_Marilyn_Chambers_is_wearing_a_stunning_aq-a-12_1512176196787.jpg)
![Emily Symons, who plays Marilyn Chambers, is wearing a stunning aqua coloured cover up for the scene, which shows her smiling up at Sophie with an adoring grin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40EB500000578-5138241-Emily_Symons_who_plays_Marilyn_Chambers_is_wearing_a_stunning_aq-a-13_1512176197128.jpg)
Go get ’em sister! Emily Symons, who plays Marilyn Chambers, is wearing a stunning aqua coloured cover up for the scene, which shows her smiling up at Sophie with an adoring grin
Emily Symons, who plays Marilyn Chambers, is wearing a stunning aqua coloured cover up for the scene, which shows her smiling up at Sophie with an adoring grin.
It was revealed earlier this year that Sophie Dillman would join the Astoni family on the drama.
Rohan Nichol and Kestie Morassi play Sophie’s parents, while Anna Cocquerel will play her sister.
This is believed to be Sophie’s first TV role, after performing primarily in theatre productions before graduating from a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting in 2015.
![He must have said yes! Jackson gives the camera a cheeky smile as he waits for his fiance to descend the stairs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/02/00/46E40EC000000578-5138241-She_must_have_said_yes_Jackson_gives_the_camera_a_cheeky_smile_a-a-11_1512176196726.jpg)
He must have said yes! Jackson gives the camera a cheeky smile as he waits for his fiance to descend the stairs