Taylor Swift Spent Over $160,000 on Wedding Security Measures
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pop star Taylor Swift reportedly spent over $160,000 on security measures for her wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden.
- The cost covered permits and police deployment for the event attended by approximately 1,000 guests.
- Numerous celebrities were seen attending the wedding, which was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler.
Taylor Swift spared no expense for her wedding celebration, reportedly spending over $160,000 solely on security measures around Madison Square Garden in New York City. The pop superstar, 36, married NFL player Travis Kelce, also 36, in a Manhattan venue.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated this week that the funds covered necessary permits and police engagement for the event, which saw around 1,000 family members, friends, and acquaintances in attendance following a smaller ceremony with about 100 guests. The area surrounding Madison Square Garden was cordoned off, with dozens of police officers present.
While the total cost of the wedding festivities remains undisclosed, American media speculates it could be in the millions. Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, described as a friend of the couple. Swift's brother Austin served as her witness, while Travis's best man was his brother Jason, a retired NFL player. Both the bride and groom reportedly wore outfits designed by Christian Dior.
Notable guests included Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, Ethan Hawke, Jimmy Fallon, and Abby Wambach, all seen entering Madison Square Garden. The event, dubbed "The American Royal Wedding," drew onlookers and fans, known as "Swifties," eager to catch a glimpse of the celebrities amidst the heavy security presence at the bustling New York City hub.
Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 to cover the costs of security measures around Madison Square Garden during the celebration of her wedding last weekend.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.