27/04/2026
Being an accomplice in a surprise proposal wasn’t on my December 2025 bingo card.
I randomly met Susi and Luca up Pico do Arieiro, while we were all enjoying the sunrise. We got talking and ended up doing a big portion of the hike together. We all went separate ways and I was just happy about this lovely encounter. But a few hours later I found a message waiting for me in my inbox.
It was Luca, telling me that he was actually planning to propose to Susi. That he has the ring with him. And that us meeting so randomly couldn’t have been a coincidence.
Long story short he asked if I’d be up for some shenanigans: setting up the surprise proposal and capturing the magic. Uhm HECK YES?!
So the games began. I messaged Susi and made it look like I was looking for a couple to shoot for a portfolio project and since we got along so well I thought of them! She was in and fast forward a few days we met in Fanal Forest for our „photoshoot“.
We wandered around until we reached that perfect tree arch that I told Luca about. I told them to stand back to back for a few shots. The cue for Luca. He got down on one knee and asked the question of all questions. Safe to say the surprise was a success. She didn’t suspect a thing before. And most importantly she said YES!!
Can’t believe the serendipities sometimes. Grateful that chance brought us all together and that I got to share this social moment. Thank you & .bker, this was magical 🤍🤍✨