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Taylor Swift Paid Over $240,000 for NYC Wedding Event Costs
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Taylor Swift Paid Over $240,000 for NYC Wedding Event Costs

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pop star Taylor Swift reportedly paid over $240,000 for her wedding ceremony and related security measures in New York City.
  • The payment covered costs associated with road closures and a large police presence during the event at Madison Square Garden.
  • While Swift covered some expenses, the total cost of the wedding is estimated to be between $20 million and $50 million.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce's extravagant wedding ceremony in New York City has become a topic of widespread discussion, particularly regarding the significant costs involved. Swift's team reportedly paid over $240,000 to the city for the event, a figure that covers expenses related to security and public disruption.

The wedding, held at Madison Square Garden on June 3, led to road closures and a substantial deployment of New York Police Department personnel. While most officers were withdrawn the following morning, private security remained. Questions arose about how the costs of these measures, particularly police overtime, would be handled.

Swift paid over $160,000 for the wedding event and response.

— Eric AdamsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the amount Swift's team paid for the event.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that Swift's side paid more than $160,000 for the event's logistics and security. "The permit for the event was confirmed a few days before the wedding," Adams stated, indicating the city was prepared for the arrangements.

The permit for the event was confirmed a few days before the wedding.

— Eric AdamsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams commented on the timing of the event's approval.

However, this payment is believed to be a fraction of the total wedding expenditure. Estimates from event designers and media outlets suggest the overall cost could range from $20 million to $50 million. These figures account for venue rentals, which can cost around $1 million per day for a venue like Madison Square Garden, and additional union labor coordination.

The wedding itself was a private affair, with details emerging primarily through guest accounts. Meanwhile, Kelce is preparing to rejoin his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, for training, as the couple looks forward to enjoying their newlywed life before the NFL season begins.

The couple is excited to enjoy their honeymoon for a few weeks before the NFL season starts again.

— Close friend of the coupleA source close to Swift and Kelce shared their post-wedding plans.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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