Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in star-studded Madison Square Garden ceremony
Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce tied the knot on Friday in a private ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden, with comedian Adam Sandler officiating and 1,000 guests in attendance.
The ceremony
Taylor Swift (36) and Travis Kelce (36) were married on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York, a spokesperson confirmed. The ceremony was officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler, a friend of the couple. Swift's brother Austin served as her witness, while Kelce's brother Jason stood beside him. The couple had no bridesmaids or groomsmen, opting instead for a single attendant each. The bride wore a gown by Dior's Jonathan Anderson, with custom shoes by Christian Louboutin.
Security and spectacle
The event was shielded by heavy security. The area around the arena was cordoned off, and a large police presence was deployed. Guests arrived in black limousines behind black curtains, and the windowless venue made it nearly impossible for paparazzi to capture images. At 7:30 p.m. local time, video screens around the Garden flashed "JUST&T MARRIED," a play on the couple's initials. The Empire State Building later glowed in light blue to mark the occasion.
My recommendation to all New Yorkers: stay inside and stay cool. And if you happen to be getting married at Madison Square Garden, you're staying inside and staying cool anyway.
A day-long affair
The celebration began with a cocktail reception at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. About 100 guests attended a dinner the previous evening, while roughly 1,000 were invited to the main event. The party was scheduled to end at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Temperatures outside hovered around 37–40 degrees Celsius, and a thunderstorm swept over the city shortly after the marriage was announced.
- Swift and Kelce announce their engagement.
- Cocktail reception begins at Madison Square Garden.
- Announcement of marriage; 'JUST&T MARRIED' appears on screens.
- Wedding party officially ends.
Guest list and festivities
Celebrities spotted arriving included Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Jimmy Fallon, Camila Cabello, Gigi Hadid, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, and Jessica Chastain. Musicians Stevie Nicks and Ed Sheeran were rumored to perform, though no live broadcast was provided. The wedding combined Swift's entertainment world with Kelce's sports connections: former NFL player Beau Allen and podcast producer Brandon Borders were among those posting about their preparations.
A significant date
The wedding fell on the weekend of the 250th anniversary of US independence, with New York also hosting events for the football World Cup. The Madison Square Garden, a venue that has hosted Swift's concerts and countless sports events, was chosen for its ability to ensure privacy and its symbolic link to both the bride's and groom's careers. The couple had announced their engagement in August 2025.
