- A visiting photographer accidentally captured a picture-perfect proposal overlooking Sydney Harbour
- He tracked down the couple through social media to give them the spectacular keepsake
- Monica Gee, 23, revealed how the meticulously-planned fairytale proposal last month unfolded
A stunning accidental photo of a marriage proposal set against Sydney Harbour found its way to the happy couple through the magic of social media.
Philo popped the question to his girlfriend of three years Monica Gee on February 24 at Mrs Macqaurie’s chair overlooking the picturesque harbour.
A hobbyist photographer visiting from California unintentionally captured the moment with the couple silhouetted against the twilight water.
This stunning accidental photo of a marriage proposal set against Sydney Harbour found its way to the happy couple through the magic of social media
Philo popped the question to his girlfriend of three years Monica Gee on February 24 at Mrs Macqaurie’s chair overlooking the picturesque harbour
He resolved to share it with them and enlisted the help of Reddit, from where it was shared on Facebook and noticed by Ms Gee’s friends.
The 23-year-old made an account on the social news site sent him a closeup photo taken by her fiance’s brother as proof to collect the perfect image.
Ms Gee revealed the extraordinary lengths Phio went to organising a fairytale proposal made even better by the serendipitous snap.
‘He did not disappoint me, that’s for sure. We got to this beautiful spot and sat down appreciating everything around us, it was a beautiful moment,’ she told Hope 103.2 radio.
‘It was a definite yes… there were lots of tears. And as soon as I turned around all my family, his family, and my friends came out. They’d been hiding all day.’
Ms Gee revealed the extraordinary lengths Phio went to organising a fairytale proposal made even better by the serendipitous snap
The 23-year-old the photographer this closeup photo taken by her fiance’s brother as proof to collect the perfect image
Philo got everyone assembled nearby with cameras and a favourite song ready for when he got down on one knee by the water’s edge.
The plan was almost foiled when his brother tripped over getting into position but it was the sound of his fall that drew the photographer to what he just captured.
The amazing coincidence almost didn’t happen as Philo planned to propose on a harbour boat ride, but it was full when he tried to book.
The loved-up couple plan to tie the knot next year.