One of Ed Sheeran's hit songs has been ruled not so 'perfect' as churches in Poland have banned it from wedding ceremonies.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wrocław is at the end of its tether with the Suffolk stars' biggest wedding song, 'Perfect', released in 2017.
According toPolish news channels including Onet and Interia, as well as a Facebook post by one of the authorities' accounts, 'Z pasji do liturgii', the diocese has announced changes to its rules for music during wedding ceremonies.
The statement released on December 31, 2025, said the list, which also includes Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen and All You Need Is Love by the Beatles, would ensure churches "uphold sanctity of the liturgy".
So no more "dancing in the dark" or "listenin' to our favourite song" for loved-up couples walking down the aisle at the Polish churches anymore.
The statement reads: "In light of the ongoing instances of musical abuse reported to the Diocesan Commission for Church Music, we would like to remind you of several issues related to this topic.
"The pastor/parish administrator, with the assistance of the vicars and organist, is responsible for all matters related to music in the church.
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"In case of doubt, they can always contact the commission.
"The order also explicitly lists several secular works that may not be performed during the liturgy, even with altered lyrics.
"The new wedding "hit" written to Ed Sheeran's song "Perfect" should be added to this list."
It also stated that all concerts and musical performances in churches must comply with guidelines that take into account not only the skills of the original composers but also the values they espouse.
Ed Sheeran has performed in Poland multiple times, most recently with two sold-out shows in Wrocław in August 2025, as part of his Mathematics Tour.
He also performed in Warsaw in 2022 and 2018 and is known for engaging with Polish fans, wearing a local football shirt and recording a Polish version of 'Azizam' with a TikToker.
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