Meet Charbel Abillama and his fiancรฉ Kristina Hanna from Ontario, Canada. The couple, who have been together for a decade, recently got engaged, and Charbel didn't hold back on the romance when it came to popping the big question.
He worked with his best friend, Wael Mansour. The pair were forced to get creative when the moment was nearly derailed by a security ban on proposals at the premises.
Their moment was captured on camera by bystanders but the real scene stealer is the dedicated Wael who made sure the improvised proposal was special with his own contribution.
we stumbled upon a public proposal in the byward market today
Yes, Wael was the designated petal thrower and now all proposals need one.
And just like that, he's gone viral.
im the friend throwing the Rose petals ๐ญ https://t.co/HFktd4ojnC
Wael told BuzzFeed News: "I still donโt know whatโs happening or how it happened. Itโs funny because Iโve always been an outgoing and goofy guy but never thought Iโd go viral for throwing petals as a last minute idea at my friend's proposal."
And his newfound fame has become the source of inspiration for a business idea. Anybody in need of a petal thrower?
Planning to propose? DM me to be there throwing petals. ๐น
"I like business and Iโve always worked a lot so why not take the opportunity when it presents itself? I like making people happy and being part of moments like this anyway and itโs a unique idea that people are seeming to love, so why not?" said Wael, who has now claimed the online identity of "petal thrower".
As for the couple, while their moment may have been hijacked, the outpouring of positivity is a welcome change in a world that has "so much hate."
Kristina told BuzzFeed News: "The proposal was a huge shock, if you see the full video you could see the surprise look in my face. We always talked about eventually getting married and I knew he would be popping the question soon but I just couldn't believe in that moment he was there waiting at the end of the steps."
@simpleee_k @alisonmah What would I do without my main man @petalthrower #FinishedProduct
Wael is the friend we all need.
@alisonmah We all need that friend throwing flower petals. My friends throw shade ๐
@alisonmah If you dont have friends like the guy throwing the petals then you need new friends
@alisonmah I loved rose petal guy, made it so human, a buddy backup for his friend. Lovely!
Who would throw petals if Wael proposed? ๐ค
@alisonmah @kay_seven I want the flower petal guy to marry ME!! ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
@alisonmah Did anyone else find it hilarious when she paused for a second to look at the guy throwing the rose petals ๐๐ฉ he stayed launching them ๐
@alisonmah shoutout to the friend in the back throwin roses, he's the real MVP here...
@alisonmah The real MVP
Wingman of the year ๐๐พ
@alisonmah @soopayton That's the real MVP ... Wingman of the year he is so genuinely happy. ๐ค
All together now...aww.
