Must Swift marry so tastelessly?

The upcoming wedding of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce is already drawing criticism, not for its existence, but for its perceived lack of taste. The author expresses a strong premonition that the event, expected to take place at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden, will be a "tacky" affair, comparing it unfavorably to the much-discussed wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.

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I am so tired of Taylor Swift's wedding and it hasn't even happened yet.

"I am so tired of Taylor Swift's wedding and it hasn't even happened yet," the author writes, questioning the choice of an indoor arena for such a high-profile event. The venue's perceived lack of elegance is central to the critique. Journalist Ellen Algren offers a counterpoint, suggesting the venue might be chosen for privacy, noting its enclosed nature and underground parking, which would shield the couple from constant media attention via drones and helicopters.

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One reason they are getting married in Madison Square Garden is probably also because it is completely closed off. There are no windows. All parking is underground. They can be left alone, compared to if she had married somewhere where drones and helicopters had been circling incessantly.

Despite Algren's defense, the author remains unconvinced, fearing the wedding will resemble a "classic Swedish Södertälje wedding" in its pyrotechnics, despite the couple's immense wealth. This skepticism extends to Swift's fashion sense, with the author anticipating a lack of sophistication in her attire, likening it to potentially "Shein-like" fast fashion, despite her "allergic to serving" reputation regarding style. The piece suggests that even with vast financial resources, the couple may fail to deliver an elegant celebration, echoing the public's reaction to the Bezos-Sánchez nuptials.

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You can't buy class