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Travis Kelce (L) and Taylor Swift attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Travis Kelce (L) and Taylor Swift attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Tie the Knot in Star-Studded New York Wedding
The two-day wedding celebration kicked off with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, followed by the elaborate nuptials on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Tie the Knot in Star-Studded New York Wedding
The two-day wedding celebration kicked off with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, followed by the elaborate nuptials on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
After nearly three years of one of the world’s most closely watched romances, Grammy-award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are officially married.
The couple tied the knot Friday evening during an elaborate private reception at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City, surrounded by family, friends, and an A-list guest list.
The celebration, which had been the subject of weeks of speculation leading up to the holiday weekend, unfolded behind tight security as fans dubbed “Swifties” gathered outside hoping to catch even the smallest glimpse of the festivities.
Doors opened to as many as 1,000 invited guests at 3 p.m. local time, with the event beginning at 5 p.m. and lasting until early Saturday morning. Attendees were seen arriving in black SUVs being driven into white enclosed tents outside of the venue.
The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead asking their brothers to stand beside them. Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honor, while Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, took on the role of best man. The ceremony itself was officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler, a longtime friend of the couple.
Singer Camila Cabello, actors Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, and Jason Sudeikis, along with model Karlie Kloss, were among those seen arriving just before the nuptials were scheduled to begin. They were joined by a mix of NFL stars and prominent sports figures, including Kareem Hunt, Cooper Kupp, and veteran broadcaster Joe Buck.
On Thursday, about 100 guests attended a rehearsal dinner at the Infosys Theater inside MSG, which ran from 6 p.m. to around 10:30 p.m. local time. According to Page Six, the event was catered by one of Swift’s favorite Italian restaurants, Sartiano’s, and the decor featured pink- and peach-colored floral arrangements.
The popular sports and entertainment arena has been at the center of extensive wedding preparations for weeks, with delivery trucks, elaborate décor, catering supplies, and crews spotted transforming MSG for the over-the-top event.
Since news of wedding plans surfaced, strict privacy measures were put in place, including confidential invitations, non-disclosure agreements for guests, and closely guarded logistics designed to limit leaks ahead of the festivities.
In the days leading up to the event, public records showed the city issued permits to close nearby streets, allow canopy or tent set-up at the arena, and allow the loading and unloading of theatrical materials at MSG.
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Swift and Kelce got engaged in August last year, sharing the news in a joint Instagram post with a carousel of photos and the caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
The photos show Kelce down on one knee proposing to Swift surrounded by pink and white roses in a garden, along with a close-up of her ring—an old mine-cut diamond in a gold bezel setting.
Ahead of their wedding, Swift and Kelce announced a combined $26 million donation to 20 charities across the country, supporting organizations focused on food insecurity, education, children’s health, and animal welfare.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Guests arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.(Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times) (Guests arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on
Jason Sudeikis arrives for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Guests arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Hugh Grant and Anna Elisabet Eberstein arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Fans look on ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Cooper Kupp and Anna Marie Kupp arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Guests arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Taylor Swift fans look on ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Fans look on ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Joe Buck and Michelle Beisner-Buck arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Guests arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
The area surrounding Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Guests arrive for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Taylor Swift fans look on ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026.Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
People watch giant screens showing the message "JUST MARRIED!" outside Madison Square Garden, the reported venue for the wedding celebrations of pop singer Taylor Swift and pro-athlete Travis Kelce, in New York City on July 3, 2026. Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images
