Ed Sheeran Talks Performing at Robert Kraft’s Wedding: ‘I Don’t Really Play a Lot of Weddings’.Photo: Joseph Okpako/WireImage, ALLAN ZEPEDA
Robert Kraftand wife Dana Blumberg had a perfect first dance, courtesy ofEd Sheeran.
Ahead of his + - = ÷ x (pronounced “Mathematics”) Tour, which kicks off in February 2023, Sheeran appeared on SiriusXM’sThe Morning Mash Upand shared the story behind the rare performance he gave at Kraft and Blumberg’s Oct. 14 ceremony.
“Well, it was mad ‘cause it was “Perfect,” and “Perfect”’s the one that everyone always wants for their first dance, but I’ve never done it before,” Sheeran told the hosts. “So I’m sort of looking at them dancing and I’m like, ‘Oh, this is the first time I’ve actually done this for a first dance.’ "
He added, “You would just assume that I’ve done it lots of times.”
Sheeran told theMorning Mash Uphosts that this performance was a rare one.
“I don’t really play a lot of weddings,” the Grammy Winner said. “I’m always either playing a gig on a Saturday or I’m with my family on a Saturday, but [Kraft’s wedding] was on a Friday night and here we are.”
“You know, a big fee and a plane to take you there and blah, blah, blah,” the singer-songwriter said. “It’s not what I want to do.”
After assuring the hosts that the couple fed him well —a source told PEOPLEthe wedding’s spread included caviar, Reubens, pigs in a blanket and knishes — the “Shape of You” singer also shared a bit about his “lovely relationship” with Kraft.
“I mean, he was my first stadium that I played in the U.S. ever,” Sheeran said, referring to the Kraft-owned Gillette Stadium, before adding that the New England Patriots owner is “super sweet.”
According to host Stanley T. Evans, Sheeran also sang a “Candle in the Wind” duet withElton Johnat the event. RapperMeek Millalso attended the New York City wedding, where he performed a song he wrote for the couple with Sheeran, who provided backup vocals.
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The New York City ceremony’s star-studded guest list also includedJon Bon Jovi,Kenny ChesneyandTom Brady, who attended solo amid marriage troubles with wifeGisele Bündchen.
source: people.com
