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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed as celebrities gather in New York

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  • Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce have married in a lavish ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden.
  • The wedding was attended by numerous global celebrities and officiated by friend Adam Sandler.
  • To celebrate, the couple donated $26 million to various charities across the United States.

United States pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot in a star-studded wedding ceremony held at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden. The highly anticipated event took place on Friday, coinciding with the United States' 250th Independence Day weekend, drawing hundreds of guests, including a constellation of global celebrities.

Confirming the union, Swift's longtime publicist, Tree Paine, shared details of the intimate ceremony. The couple chose not to have traditional bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, Swift's brother, Austin Swift, served as her Man of Honor, while Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, acted as his Best Man. Friend Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, which united both families.

Swift captivated attendees in a Christian Dior Haute Couture wedding gown, complemented by custom Christian Louboutin shoes and Cartier jewelry. Kelce also sported a Dior-designed outfit. Outside the venue, giant digital screens displayed the message "JUST&T MARRIED!", confirming the couple's union to fans gathered nearby.

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’s Best Man.

— Tree PaineTaylor Swift's publicist confirming details about the wedding party.

Among the notable guests spotted arriving were Gigi Hadid, Hugh Grant, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson, Benson Boone, and Camila Cabello. The celebration was expected to continue late into the night, with rumored performances by Stevie Nicks, Tim McGraw, and Ed Sheeran. In a significant act of philanthropy, Swift's spokesperson announced that the newlyweds donated $26 million to various charities across the United States, supporting organizations in New York and Kansas City.

The couple announced their engagement in August 2025, capping nearly two years of dating. Their relationship has been a subject of intense public fascination, garnering widespread attention from fans worldwide.

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

— Tree PaineTaylor Swift's publicist describing the officiant and the nature of the ceremony.
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