When the Coordinator Becomes Part of the Entrance: Lessons from a Viral Wedding Clip
What Wedding Planners & Couples Can Learn
Just a few days ago a Viral Video of a day of event coordinator slid down a staircase at the exact same time a bride was being walked down the aisle, sparking outrage, People Magazine said, “A ceremony entrance garnered tons of attention on social media after a wedding professional slid down the railing of a grand staircase to beat the bride to the bottom.”
While the bride is having a good attitude about the whole situation, Lizton Lodge Staff thought it might be prudent to share some things to consider when deciding who to pick for your next, for your day of event coordinator.
1. Define Your Role Clearly
If you’re the venue or planner, know this: your job is to make the couple shine—not steal the spotlight. While hustle and service are admirable, visibility at the wrong moment can shift the focus.
2. Anticipate Movement & Foot Traffic
Grand staircases, elevated entries, multiple people descending at once—these are all spaces where “crew” movement must be choreographed or limited. Having a clear staging plan for entrances ensures nothing distracts the moment.
3. Communicate with Your Couple
Before the day, ask: “Are you comfortable with extra movement by your team during your entrance, or would you prefer a minimal-footprint approach?” Getting this preference early keeps expectations aligned.
4. Capture the Reaction
Any unexpected moment becomes part of the memory. For better or worse, guests and cameras are watching. If something like this happens and it becomes memorable, make sure to lean into it—laugh about it, include it in your story if it fits—but always honour the couple’s feelings first.
5. Safety First
In this clip, the coordinator took a risk sliding down a banister. Thankfully, no major harm, but risk = increased liability. Always evaluate whether a move is fun and safe.
How to Use This in Your Venue’s Marketing or Blog
Use this story as a “what to ask your planner/venue” piece: “Will your coordinator be visible during our entrance?”
Emphasize how your venue can create a polished, unobtrusive entrance where vendors stay behind the scenes until after the moment.
Highlight the value of pre-wedding walk-throughs to map out where your team will stand, move, or operate during key moments.
Share that “viral moment” isn’t always what you want remembered—so ask how your vendors ensure the right moments take centre stage.
Final Thoughts
A wedding day is loaded with carefully planned moments… but often it’s the unexpected that sticks with people most. This viral staircase slide may generate laughs and shares—but for some couples it could also mean a lost highlight or distraction. The takeaway? Make sure your team supports the ceremony with invisible excellence, so your spotlight moment stays yours.