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Wedding Day Prank: Groom Sees Lord Farquaad Instead!
4 Feb
Summary
- Groom surprised by brother dressed as Lord Farquaad.
- Influencer Syd Wingold committed to a Shrek-themed prank.
- The viral prank occurred at a Toronto wedding on Jan. 31.

Influencer Syd Wingold, recognized for her commitment to costumes, orchestrated a unique wedding prank for her groom, Zach.
On January 31st, at their Park Hyatt Toronto nuptials, Zach anticipated a private first look with Wingold. Instead, his brother Sammy surprised him, dressed head-to-toe as Lord Farquaad from Shrek.
The comical reveal, featuring Sammy in a black wig and red tunic, quickly went viral on Instagram after being shared on February 2nd. The official Shrek social media account even chimed in with a playful comment.
Wingold, who frequently impersonates Lord Farquaad, saw the prank as a fun nod to her work, while Sammy embraced the role wholeheartedly. The couple later shared their real first look after Sammy changed back into his tuxedo.




