Sources: Taylor Swift's giant wedding in New York – fairytale castle and secrecy
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly set to marry this weekend at New York's Madison Square Garden.
- The event is shrouded in secrecy, with street closures and extensive equipment deliveries fueling speculation.
- Sources suggest a lavish celebration with an estimated cost of $20 million, including an "intimate" dinner and a larger ceremony.
- New York City officials have acknowledged preparations for "major events" during the weekend, including the wedding.
Whispers of a fairytale wedding are swirling around pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, with sources indicating they are set to tie the knot this weekend at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The event is being managed with an extraordinary level of secrecy. City permits have been issued for equipment loading and unloading at the arena from June 29 to July 4, and street parking restrictions are in place. Notably, Madison Square Garden has no scheduled events between June 29 and July 6, a peculiar quiet period during one of the year's busiest times.
Evidence of extensive preparations is visible, with trucks delivering large amounts of equipment. A red carpet was briefly seen on the entrance stairs before being removed. Photos and videos show a massive staircase being unloaded, which TMZ speculates is part of a fairytale castle set to be erected within the arena. A worker was even spotted wearing a shirt identifying himself as part of "Taylor Swift Carpenters."
While New York Police Commissioner has declined to confirm details, she stated the department has adequate resources for "major events" and is "monitoring the situation at Madison Square Garden." Earlier, Mayor Zohran Mamdani alluded to the wedding as one of several "major events" occurring that weekend, alongside July 4th celebrations and the city's 250th-anniversary festivities.
Sources suggest the festivities will begin Thursday, July 2, with an "intimate" dinner for 100 guests. The main ceremony is expected on Friday, July 3, with an estimated 1,000 guests invited. The reported cost for this star-studded affair is a staggering $20 million.
Taylor Swift och Travis Kelce ska enligt källor till flera amerikanska medier gifta sig på Madison square garden (MSG) i New York under helgen.
Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.