Taylor Swift paid US$160,000 for New York City wedding permit: Mayor

Pop superstar Taylor Swift reportedly covered the significant cost of a permit for her recent wedding ceremony, held at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that Swift paid over $160,000 for the permit related to the event, which also encompassed the costs associated with the extensive police response required.

The lavish two-day wedding, which saw NFL star Travis Kelce as the groom, took place in Manhattan this month. The event drew a considerable number of celebrities and necessitated a large deployment of police officers, leading to street closures around the iconic indoor arena.

While the exact total cost of the wedding remains undisclosed, Forbes magazine has estimated the expenditure to exceed $20 million. Adding to the scale of their generosity, the couple reportedly made substantial charitable donations totaling $26 million to various causes prior to their nuptials.

Swift's financial contribution towards the permit highlights the scale and logistical demands of hosting such a high-profile event in a major metropolitan venue. The reported charitable donations further underscore the couple's significant philanthropic efforts.

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Taylor Swift has paid already the cost of the permit that was lodged, which was over US$160,000 for that event and for the response to that event.