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Chris Martin Surprises Staffordshire Wedding With First-Dance Performance

The gesture followed a request from the groom’s mother for a video message, to which Martin replied he was free to perform in person.

Overview

  • The Coldplay frontman appeared at Blithfield Lakeside Barns in Rugeley on December 13, 2025, to play the couple’s first dance.
  • He performed All My Love on piano after entering without an introduction, keeping the moment low‑key for the newlyweds.
  • The bride and groom were told in advance, but the plan was kept from guests, many of whom only realized it was Martin near the end.
  • Venue co‑owner Alex Brown recounted the outreach from the groom’s mother and Martin’s offer to attend after being asked for a video.
  • The newlyweds later issued a statement to ITV News Central thanking Martin and his team, as regional reports of the surprise spread widely.