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Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in star-studded New York ceremony

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  • The ceremony was attended by approximately 1,000 guests, including celebrities, and featured a cocktail hour and reception.
  • Fans gathered outside the venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of attendees, while police managed street closures.

Madison Square Garden in New York City transformed into a scene of celebrity and fan frenzy as pop superstar Taylor Swift married NFL player Travis Kelce. The highly anticipated event, dubbed "America's royal wedding," saw approximately 1,000 guests, including a host of famous friends, gather for a ceremony and reception that was expected to last until the early hours of Friday.

Taylor and 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.

— spokesperson for the coupleDescribing the wedding party arrangements.

Swift's brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honor, while Travis's brother, Jason Kelce, was the best man. Friend Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, which joined both families. The event generated significant buzz in New York, with a line of black cars spotted arriving at the venue.

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

— spokesperson for the coupleDetailing the officiant and the union of the families.

Celebrities like Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Eberstein, along with Benson Boone, were seen making their way to the garden, drawing cheers from "Swifties." These dedicated fans had queued for hours in the sweltering heat, hoping for a glimpse of the A-list attendees. Police closed off surrounding streets, granting access only to those involved in or attending the event.

Do you think she's already here?

— SwifitiesFans expressing anticipation outside Madison Square Garden.

Despite the heat and security presence, fans remained enthusiastic, speculating about Swift's arrival. Rabbi Yael Buechler, who hosted a Taylor Swift-themed Shabbat, expressed her excitement for the wedding, noting her admiration for Swift's lyrics and spirit. Details of the wedding were kept secret, fueling widespread rumor and speculation, a stark contrast to earlier rumors of a June wedding in Rhode Island that left fans and paparazzi disappointed.

I just love everything she does. I love her lyrics, I love the spirit of all of the eras and I'm really excited for her wedding.

— Rabbi Yael BuechlerExpressing enthusiasm for the event.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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