Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding: Celebrities flock to Madison Square Garden as festivities begin in New York

New York City buzzed with excitement as celebrities began arriving at Madison Square Garden for the wedding of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. The highly anticipated event saw stars like Ethan Hawke, Hugh Grant, Gigi Hadid, and Bradley Cooper making their way to the venue, which was under a significant security presence. The wedding festivities are taking place amidst the broader celebrations of the United States' 250th Independence Day, although some official July 4th events were rescheduled.

Fans, known as "swifties," gathered outside the venue, singing songs as a stream of black vehicles delivered guests. The star-studded guest list, according to Variety, included close friends like Selena Gomez and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as fellow musicians Ed Sheeran, and members of the band Haim. Other notable attendees spotted included Anya Taylor-Joy, Ellen Pompeo, and power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

While many prominent figures were in attendance, some notable absences were also reported. Harry Styles, Swift's ex-boyfriend, was invited but could not attend due to his scheduled performances in London. The wedding marks a significant moment, bringing together figures from the music, film, and sports industries in a highly publicized union.