Stratford keen to host Bieber wedding

Mayor of singer’s hometown says it’s not unthinkable couple may consider city for nuptials

Justin Bieber’s hometown of Stratford, Ont., is prepared to host the pop star’s wedding — should he decide to hold it there.

Dan Mathieson, mayor of the southwestern Ontario city, said Tuesday he hopes Bieber includes the picturesque region in the nuptial conversations with his new fiancée Hailey Baldwin.

The 24-year-old singer confirmed his engagement to the American model in an Instagram post on Monday.

“We would be happy to host that and do whatever we had to do to make it a special day,” Mathieson said.

While Stratford doesn’t have the glitz and glamour of a city like Los Angeles or a tropical locale, the mayor said it’s not unthinkable the couple might consider Stratford for their big day.

It’s quaint, far away from the usual hotbeds of paparazzi and a place where Bieber still has his roots.

“He flies in on a private plane and is treated like every other citizen, with respect. People have come to accept that Justin is part of our community,” Mathieson said.

John Kastner, general manager of the Stratford Perth Museum, also offered his support to the family.

When rumours began swirling about the singer’s engagement over the weekend, Kastner says he texted Bieber’s grandparents, Diane and Bruce Dale, to suggest the museum as a potential venue for the wedding or any related events.