Often when a family member knows a sister or daughter is going to be getting proposed to, they naturally want to be a part of the process. Typically it’s a matter of being at the location or nearby restaurant afterwards… but for Therese Merkel, that was not enough. When she learned her sister’s boyfriend was going to propose, she wanted IN, even if it meant dressing up disguised as a bush.
Sisters Til Death Do They Part
Therese grew up in Wisconsin with her sister Rachel, and they are the closest of friends. When Rachel and her boyfriend, Andrew Philibeck began speaking about marriage, she had only one request for the proposal: that her sister be there.
Therese and Andrew began to plan in secret for the big day, wanting it to be a funny surprise. Of all the many crazy options that they came up with, the winner of the bunch was dressing up as a bush.
Blending In As A Bush
Andrew decided that the best way of achieving this was by buying Theresa a Ghillie suit. These suits are typically bought and worn by hunters so that they blend into their surroundings. The one he ordered for her came complete with a headpiece that fully covered her face to the point she was truly unrecognizable.
A month later, Andrew planned to propose in a conservatory that he decorated with plants and flowers. He led Rachel to the spot where Therese was hiding… yet even he couldn’t tell if she was actually there! The bush trick worked THAT well! Luckily for Therese, no wildlife mistook her for their home.
After he popped the question and Rachel said yes, Therese popped out as well screaming “SHE SAID YES!” Rachel was left both confused and in disbelief at her bush wearing sister.
A Bush Gone Viral
While there are an infinite amount of engagement stories, this one made headlines because Therese shared the announcement on Twitter. Her post went viral sharing how her life, dressed as the bush, and her sister’s with a shiny new rock, are so completely different. Which sister are you more like in this moment??
Sister got engaged this weekend and I dressed as a bush in the wilderness to watch/capture the moment. We are 1 yr apart.. why are our lives so different rofl pic.twitter.com/cE14RBZ9CL
— therese merkel (@theresemerkel) September 23, 2019
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