Wendy Mazur’s Wedding Surprise: Pop Singer Goldford Performs Live
When Wendy Mazur walked down the aisle to marry Jerry Bedwell in April 2022, she never expected her favorite pop singer, Goldford, to make a surprise appearance at their wedding. Mazur’s “jaw hit the floor” when Goldford walked out with his guitar during their first dance, performing their special song, “Upside Down.”
The couple had made “Upside Down” the theme of their reception at City Winery in Nashville, with even their guest book being a custom puzzle of the song’s cover art. Bedwell, who works in information technology, had secretly arranged for Goldford to perform live, much to Mazur’s delight.
“I still get teary-eyed thinking about what Jerry did for me, making Goldford part of our wedding day,” Mazur, a technology consultant and freelance writer, said. “What a loving surprise he gave me.”
This trend of surprising guests with live performances by celebrity musicians at weddings has been gaining popularity. From Robin Thicke and Lindsey Stirling performing at Ankur Jain’s wedding in Cairo to Rihanna and Shah Rukh Khan taking the stage at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebration in India, couples are splurging on unforgettable experiences for their loved ones.
Booking a headliner for a wedding performance can cost anywhere from thousands of dollars to millions. Top names like Rihanna or Lady Gaga could fetch up to $5 million, according to entertainment services companies like Élan Artists. Popular requests include John Mayer, John Legend, Maroon 5, and more.
For Mazur and Bedwell, the surprise performance by Goldford made their wedding day truly unforgettable. Mazur’s reaction to seeing her favorite singer live was priceless, and the couple will cherish that moment forever.
As more couples seek unique and memorable experiences for their weddings, surprise performances by music stars are becoming a popular choice. And for Mazur and Bedwell, having Goldford serenade them on their special day was a dream come true.
