In pictures: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 'wedding of the century' begins in New York

New York City became the epicenter of celebrity culture as the "wedding of the century" between pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce commenced. Festivities kicked off Friday evening at Madison Square Garden, with a stream of over a thousand guests arriving throughout the afternoon.

The event, long shrouded in mystery, was confirmed by Swift's spokesperson. Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony uniting the two families. Notably, the couple eschewed traditional wedding parties, with Swift's brother, Austin Swift, serving as her main witness, and Travis's brother, Jason Kelce, fulfilling the same role for the groom.

As guests arrived, a message "JUST T&T MARRIED!" flashed on the giant screens outside the Manhattan venue. The day saw notable arrivals including actors Ethan Hawke and Hugh Grant, and singer Benson Boone. Models Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss, actor Bradley Cooper, actress Dakota Johnson, and singer Camila Cabello were photographed in evening wear on the city streets.

Following the ceremony, a reception is planned featuring performances by singer Stevie Nicks and country musician Tim McGraw. The iconic Empire State Building will be illuminated in "shimmering light blue" in tribute to the newlyweds. The wedding, which has reportedly generated over $2 million in online bets, was described by observers as a "wedding of the century" or a "royal wedding."

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Taylor et Travis n’ont pas eu de demoiselles ni de garçons d’honneur. À la place, le frère de Taylor, Austin Swift, a officié en tant que témoin principal de la mariée, tandis que Jason Kelce a été celui de Travis.