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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

From BBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce have married in a ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler.
  • The event took place in New York City at Madison Square Garden, causing street closures and drawing A-list celebrities and fans.
  • Swift and Kelce wore custom Christian Dior wedding attire, with Swift's brother and Kelce's brother serving as honor attendants.

Madison Square Garden was the scene of a star-studded wedding ceremony as pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce officially tied the knot. Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the event, which saw the couple don custom Christian Dior attire. Swift's brother, Austin Swift, served as Man of Honor, while Jason Kelce, Travis's brother, was the Best Man. The lavish ceremony, described as potentially the "bash of the century," caused significant disruptions in Midtown Manhattan, with streets closed to traffic and a heavy police presence. Fans gathered outside, some singing Swift's songs and wearing merchandise, while others sought elevated views of the festivities. The event drew a host of celebrities, including actors Hugh Grant and Jason Sudeikis, singer Benson Boone, and model Gigi Hadid. Swift's publicist, Tree Paine, confirmed the wedding took place on Friday in New York City. Madison Square Garden illuminated its signs with "JUST&T MARRIED" as a tribute to the couple. The wedding outfits were designed by Jonathan Anderson of Dior, with custom Christian Louboutin shoes and Cartier jewelry for the bride. The event followed a smaller "pre-party" on Thursday, with a larger ceremony on Friday featuring a tent erected outside the arena to shield guests from the media and fans. Despite the excitement, attendees endured stifling heat, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) during the holiday weekend. The NYPD implemented street closures, diverting vehicles and pedestrians. Even with efforts to shield guests, celebrities were spotted arriving at the venue.

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โ€” Tree PaineSwift's longtime publicist confirming details about the wedding attire.
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Originally published by BBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.