Ed Sheeran and childhood sweetheart Cherry Seaborn announced their engagement on Instagram back in January 2018, and now, news has broke that the couple were in fact married by the end of the year in a top-secret winter ceremony at his country estate in Suffolk.
In efforts to keep the ceremony small and intimate, none of the 'Shape Of You' singer's celebrity pals were invited. A source close to Ed revealed that there were only 40 people at the wedding, saying, "It was very quiet – just Ed’s oldest school pals, limited family and the priest."
Despite having his plans to build a wedding chapel on site rejected, the 28-year-old and his long-time love tied the knot at his country estate in the pair's childhood village Framlingham, in Suffolk.
Not to worry though- the pair are reportedly planning a summer-time bash with those who didn't know about the wedding, including their famous pals and work friends.
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The source also revealed, "He wanted no fuss and he wanted it to be something entirely for them – just a tiny winter wedding.
"Neither of them were that fussed about making a big deal about it. Cherry just wanted to get it out of the way without any problems or intrusions.”
Ed took to Instagram early last year (January, 2018) to announce his engagement to Cherry. The singer shared an adorable snap of the couple looking all loved up, writing, 'Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx' [sic].
Fans went wild, with one commenting, 'CUTEST COUPLE IN THE WORLD' [sic] and another saying, 'Congratulations & Best wishes for a very happy and blessed life🙏🏻🎉❤️🎉' [sic].
Swipe through to see which celebrities have become engaged in 2019...
Celeb engagements 2019 - slider
1 of 13Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger
Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt announced he'd proposed to Katherine Schwarzenegger after just a few months of dating. Chris shared a cute photo of the pair to his Instagram page, showing off Katherine's stunning ring. He wrote, 'Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes! I'm thrilled to be marrying you. Proud to live boldly in faith with you. Here we go! ud83dudc8dud83dude4f♥ufe0f'.
2 of 13James McVey and Kirstie Brittain
The Vamps singer James McVey popped the question to his girlfriend Kirstie Brittain in January, shortly after leaving the I'm A Celebrity jungle.
3 of 13Scarlett Lee and Nathan Shaw
X Factor 2018 star Scarlett Lee announced her boyfriend Nathan Shaw popped the question to her in January... in a graveyard. She shared the news online, writing, 'He asked I Said YESSS! ud83dudc8d For what God Has Joined Together Let No One Separate! There's no other place I would rather of done this, my granny and grandad are my whole world and I've been so sad they weren't here to see me on the xfactor but he made this so special I'm so happy I love Nathan future MRS SHAWud83dudc8dud83dudc8d❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f'. [sic]
4 of 13Gareth Gates and Faye Brookes
Gareth Gates and former Corrie star Faye Brookes got engaged in January 2019. The pair split in September 2019, but got back together soon after. Speaking to OK! Magazine, Pop Idol star Gareth revealed he penned a 17-MINUTE song about their six years together, incorporating things which mean a lot to the couple. He told the publication, "It was all about the six years we've spent together and I incorporated bits of songs that mean a lot to us as a couple. I got a bit carried away though – it went on for 17 minutes!"Faye, who plays the role of Kate Connor in Coronation Street, then added, "We were both crying the whole way through. Once it was finished, Gareth got down on one knee and said: 'Will you spend the rest of your life with me?' And of course I said yes straight away."
5 of 13Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Jennifer Lawrence got engaged to her art dealer boyfriend Cooke Maroney in February 2019 after beginning their relationship in June 2018.
6 of 13Casey Batchelor
Celebrity Big Brother star Casey Batchelor got engaged to her boyfriend Dane Goodson in February 2019. They've been together since 2016 and share daughter Florence - they also have another baby on the way.
7 of 13Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry announced on Instagram that she and Orlando Bloom were engaged on Valentine's Day 2019. Sharing a photo of the newly-engaged couple on Instagram, Katy's unique engagement ring was visible to see. She simply wrote, 'Full bloom', to accompany the photo.
8 of 13Mark Feehily
Westlife's Mark Feehily announced his engagement in February 2019! After secretly dating his partner Caileann for the last six years, he announced the happy news on Instagram this morning with a series of three photos, revealing that they'd become engaged whilst on holiday in the Maldives.
9 of 13Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
Popstar J-Lo got engaged to baseball player Alex Rodriguez in March 2019, announcing the news in a sweet Instagram post.
10 of 13Hilary Duff
Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff got engaged in May 2019 after her music producer boyfriend Matthew Koma popped the question! Hilary, who welcomed her second child in December 2018, announced the lovely news on her socials, sharing two cute snaps of the couple, whilst showing off a STUNNING looking engagement ring. Alongside the snap, Hilary wrote, 'He asked me to be his wife♥ufe0f'. [sic]
11 of 13Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
Ex TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh and former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas got engaged in June 2019. The couple were on a romantic retreat to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, which Lucy described as a 'dream holiday' when Ryan popped the question. Lucy, 27, took to Instagram to announce the good news, with a romantic snap of the pair and the caption, 'I said YES ud83dudc8d❤ufe0f'
12 of 13Holly Hagan
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan got engaged to her boyfriend Jacob Blyth in June 2019 whilst the pair were on holiday together in Ibiza for their second anniversary.
13 of 13Katie Price
Katie Price announced her engagement to Kris Boyson on Loose Women, saying, "So Kris bought the ring, for that finger, so there you go. I've got love in my life. The show [Quest Red's My Crazy Life] is going really well, it's the highest-rating show, so everything's going really well."
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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