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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at New York City’s Madison Square Garden

From The Guardian · () English

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  • Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce have reportedly married in a private ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
  • The couple's wedding celebration included close family and friends, with Swift's brother serving as Man of Honor and Kelce's brother as Best Man.
  • Numerous celebrities, including Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid, and Hugh Grant, were reportedly in attendance, and the venue was adorned with celebratory messages.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce have reportedly tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony held at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden. The nuptials took place on Friday, nearly three years after the couple first met.

Taylor + Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man.

— Swift spokespersonConfirming details about the wedding party.

According to a spokesperson for Swift, the couple opted out of having bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, Swift's brother, Austin Swift, served as her Man of Honor, while Travis Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, stood as his Best Man. The ceremony united both families and was officiated by their friend, actor Adam Sandler.

The wedding venue, Madison Square Garden, displayed a "JUST&T MARRIED!" message on its screens outside around 7:20 p.m. local time. Both Swift and Kelce reportedly wore custom Christian Dior couture designed by Jonathan Anderson, with Swift accessorizing with Cartier jewelry and Christian Louboutin shoes. Louboutin also designed many of the shoes Swift wore during her Eras Tour.

The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.

— Swift spokespersonDescribing the officiant and the union of the families.

A significant number of celebrities were observed arriving at the venue in formal attire, including singer Ed Sheeran, model Gigi Hadid, actresses Lena Dunham and Anna Elisabet Eberstein, actors Hugh Grant, Bradley Cooper, and Ethan Hawke, Swift's frequent producer Jack Antonoff, and NFL stars Cooper Kupp and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Close members of Swift's inner circle, such as publicist Tree Paine and childhood best friend Abigail Anderson Berard, were also present. Stevie Nicks, whom Swift has cited as a mentor, was reportedly scheduled to perform.

JUST&T MARRIED!

— Madison Square Garden screensDisplaying a celebratory message outside the venue.

Permits obtained by media outlets indicated an estimated 1,000 guests were in attendance. Security was notably tight around the arena, leading to the closure of several nearby streets. Despite the security measures, large crowds of fans gathered outside, braving the heat for a glimpse of what has been dubbed "America's royal wedding." An 18-year-old fan, Gray O'Sullivan, told The Guardian, "It’s nice that she is doing it here and connecting with her life in New York because it’s so special to her." The Empire State Building was also set to be illuminated in "light blue sparkle" to honor the occasion.

It’s a nice that she is doing it here and connecting with her life in New York because it’s so special to her.

— Gray O’SullivanAn 18-year-old fan commenting on the choice of venue.
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