Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce MSG wedding takes over New York City

Taylor Swift found her happily ever after.

Swift married NFL star Travis Kelce on July 3 at a ceremony held at Madison Square Garden. The couple reportedly hosted around 1,000 guests after renting out the arena for multiple days.

Swift's notoriously private about her relationships, and while their exact timeline is unclear, she was first spotted at a Chiefs game on Sept. 24, 2023.

She admitted in an interview with TIME magazine that they actually began dating long before she appeared in the stands.

"This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell," she said. "We started hanging out right after that. So, we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other."

She added, "By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple."

Click to read more about their love story.

Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce included a number of their celebrity friends in the guest list for their Madison Square Garden wedding.

Longtime friend and collaborator Ed Sheeran was pictured arriving at the venue in Manhattan before the nuptials took place.

Sheeran and Swift have frequently collaborated together after he opened her Red Tour in 2013.

Jennifer Lopez didn't miss the hottest ticket in town as she pulled up to MSG for the wedding of the year.

Taylor and Travis said "I do" and married Friday in front of 1,000 of their closest friends and family.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enlisted the help of Christian Dior to create their dream wedding designs.

"The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture," Swift's rep said in a statement shared with People.

"They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom."

She added, "This is the designer's first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity."

In addition, both Travis and Taylor wore custom made shoes by Christian Louboutin, "and the bride wore Cartier jewelry."

The happy couple invited 1,000 of their closest friends and family to their wedding at Madison Square Garden Friday.

Adam Sandler served as the officiant at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

"The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler," reps confirmed to People magazine.

Sandler and Kelce bonded after the tight end appeared in "Happy Gilmore 2," and later on the Kelce brother's podcast, "New Heights."

"He was so cool, he was just like you (Jason Kelce), just like you when you took over with announcing. You guys just go, ‘All right if I’m doing this I might as well be great at this,’" Sandler said last year.

"Anyways, yeah you were cool as s---, Travis was locked in, he kind of had to be a bad guy, he was just there."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce said "I do" Friday.

"Just&t married" hot pink billboards illuminated throughout Manhattan as more than 1,000 guests descended upon Madison Square Garden for the wedding of the year.

"Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man," Swift's rep shared with People magazine.

Swift and Kelce first sparked dating rumors in 2023 after the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed that he had unsuccessfully tried to give the pop superstar a friendship bracelet during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City.

The pair later confirmed their romance when Swift began attending Chiefs games and cheering Kelce on from the stands.

After two years of dating, the couple announced their engagement in August 2025.

Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley are taking time to thank Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for a donation they made to their charity, The Store.

In a video posted Friday, Brad said, "On the eve of the wedding between Tay and Trav, this is really an amazing thing to think about, the gift that they gave The Store. We just want to take a second and say it's transformative, it will feed so many families, and what a way to start a marriage. I'm very excited."

Kimberly added, "We are so, so grateful for your donation. This is going to go such a long way ... food insecurity is at a 10-year high in Nashville and the timing is just so critical. We're just really, really grateful for your generosity, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding."

In the video, Brad and Kimberly were dressed to the nines, with Brad in a black tux and Kimberly in a purple gown with floral detailing. Earlier today, Brad was seen heading towards the reported wedding.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is drawing an interesting crowd of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to Madison Square Garden.

That includes New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, fresh off Super Bowl LX, who was spotted arriving in New York City and then later departing a hotel with his wife, Jen.

Page Six posted a video of the two on social media, showing them leaving the hotel and getting into a car early Friday evening.

Photos from Friday also marked the first time Vrabel and his wife had been seen in public together since the coach became embroiled in a scandal involving former The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini.

Fox News Digital's Matt Reigle contributed to this report.

Taylor Swift is reportedly marrying Travis Kelce tonight at Madison Square Garden, and according to a new report from The New York Times, she could also be performing.

A source told the outlet that earlier Friday, Swift met with Stevie Nicks at the arena to perform a sound check ahead of the event.

The Times also reported that "a man in a black uniform and wristband near Madison Square Garden who appeared to be working the event was overheard remarking that Swift had already entered the venue for the evening’s festivities and that she would perform with two music legends on Friday: Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney."

Late last month, rumors began swirling that Nicks and McCartney, as well as Tim McGraw, may be performing at the wedding.

Taylor Swift's silver SUV made its way down Manhattan city streets and into Madison Square Garden Friday.

Fans erupted in cheers on the blocked off streets outside the iconic venue as the massive vehicle made its way into the arena.

While neither Travis nor Taylor have confirmed any details surrounding their reported nuptials, nearly 1,000 guests were invited to the soiree in the heart of the city.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed Wednesday that they have "detail in place" for a major event at Madison Square Garden.

"Before I close in a briefing about major events happening this weekend in New York City, I would be remiss not to mention an event that we are tracking at Madison Square Garden on Friday night," Tisch said.

"The NYPD will, of course, have a detail in place, but I am not going to go into more specifics on that at this time."

Taylor Swift first began her career in country music more than 20 years ago, so it comes as no surprise that the industry is turning out in droves for her reported Madison Square Garden wedding.

Maren Morris was spotted on her way to MSG after lamenting what gift to buy for the happy couple.

Members of Little Big Town and Brad Paisley suited up for the star-studded affair in Manhattan, which is reported to host more than 1,000 guests Friday.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed Wednesday that they have "detail in place" for a major event at Madison Square Garden.

"Before I close in a briefing about major events happening this weekend in New York City, I would be remiss not to mention an event that we are tracking at Madison Square Garden on Friday night," Tisch said.

"The NYPD will, of course, have a detail in place, but I am not going to go into more specifics on that at this time."

Welcome to New York, Taylor Swift; It's been waiting for you.

The Empire State Building will illuminate the night's sky Friday with blue lights in honor of Swift's reported wedding with Travis Kelce.

"Her something blue," the Empire State Building Observation Deck posted on X.

While Swift and Kelce have yet to confirm any wedding details, more than 1,000 guests are expected to attend the nuptials at Madison Square Garden.

The happy couple hosted 100 of their closest friends and family the night before for a rumored rehearsal dinner at the Infosys Theater.

Kelce proposed to Swift in August after dating for two years.

Maren Morris wants to know: What do you buy for the world's most famous bride?

Ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding at Madison Square Garden, Morris noted her dilemma with the gift-giving process.

"What do you get as a gift for someone like that? Do you get a juicer… air fryer?" TODAY show host Craig Melvin asked the country star.

Morris laughed, and replied, "I don’t know, what do you get? That’d be a hard person to buy for."

The "Girl" singer admitted she was "so happy" for the couple, and noted Swift's long history with the Big Apple.

"She has such a close tie to New York," Morris said. "I’m so excited for them to celebrate their love."

Karlie Kloss and husband Joshua Kushner simply shined in Manhattan on the way to Taylor Swift's reported Madison Square Garden wedding.

Rumors surrounding the invite for Kloss reached a fever pitch earlier this week after years of speculation that the pair drifted apart with no official reason.

However, Kloss did attend the Eras Tour in 2023, and in July 2024, made a rare comment about Swift, praising her "Tortured Poets Department" album to YahooLife. "I’d say the whole album [is my favorite]," she told the outlet. "I mean, her music is classic."

Camila Cabello rocked a ravishing red gown for the star-studded nuptials in Manhattan.

Hugh Grant sported a black tuxedo while heading into the venue.

Permits had been filed to close the streets around Madison Square Garden beginning July 2 until midday on July 4. Neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly confirmed wedding plans or announced a venue.

Alyssa Pettinato, founder of New York–based luxury wedding planning and event design firm Alinato Events, believes Taylor Swift's reported Madison Square Garden wedding may be costing her over $25 million.

While Pettinato made it clear that she's not personally familiar with the wedding or what the pop star may or may not be paying, she did tell Fox News Digital that security alone could run the pop star over $2 million, with the decor installations potentially running over $3 million.

Catering could cost anywhere between $1 and $3 million, she theorized, noting that she'd be responsible for feeding the people working onsite to put everything together. Pettinato also said the cost of florals could be between $2 and $5 million.

Totaling everything together, Pettinato said that on the lower end, she imagines the wedding costing around $17.6 million. A higher end estimate she believes would be around $27.9 million.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's closest friends and family members set off for Madison Square Garden Friday.

Erin Andrews and husband Jarrett Toll were pictured leaving their hotel Friday and heading to what's reported to be a 1,000-person wedding at the iconic venue in the heart of Manhattan.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and wife Kelly Stafford were dressed to the nines for Travis and Taylor's big day.

Nikki Glaser, Aaron Dessner, Julianne Moore and George Stephanopoulos reportedly showed QR codes to get into the venue, while a number of Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates were also spotted heading to the venue Friday afternoon.

As guests begin arriving at Madison Square Garden in droves to what is reportedly Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce, fans of the pop superstar are gathering outside the arena as well.

A number of people can be seen standing behind barricades, many with their phones out to catch a glimpse of some of the stars reportedly gathering for the festivities.

Swift and Kelce are said to have invited around 1,000 guests, including Hollywood A-listers and NFL players, past and present.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly expecting upwards of 1,000 guests today at their reported Madison Square Garden wedding.

Benson Boone sported a black tuxedo as he walked toward the event at MSG.

Soccer star Abby Wambach and author Glennon Doyle also dressed to impress as they trekked into "The World's Most Famous Arena" to celebrate the happy couple.

Nikki Glaser, Aaron Dessner, Julianne Moore and George Stephanopoulos reportedly showed QR codes to get into the venue, while a number of Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates were also spotted heading to the venue Friday afternoon.

Permits had been filed to close the streets around Madison Square Garden beginning July 2 until midday on July 4.

Neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly confirmed wedding plans or announced a venue.

Taylor Swift has written songs about her, brought her to award shows and celebrated life's biggest milestones alongside her.

As excitement continues to surround Swift's personal life, fans are also revisiting one of the singer's longest and closest friendships: Abigail.

Here's what to know about Swift's longtime best friend. Swift and Abigail became friends as teenagers while attending Hendersonville High School in Tennessee.

Fans have long connected the song "Fifteen," Swift's hit from her 2008 album "Fearless," to their friendship.

In the song, Swift sings about a girl named Abigail navigating first love and heartbreak during high school.

Although Swift's circle of celebrity friends has evolved over the years, Abigail has remained one of the constants in the singer's life.

Swift has publicly supported Abigail through major life events, including celebrating her wedding and sharing heartfelt birthday tributes over the years. The pair have frequently appeared together in photos posted on social media, giving fans occasional glimpses into their decades-long friendship.

Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.

As guests begin to arrive at Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift's reported wedding to Travis Kelce, armed police officers are also stationing outside the arena.

In photos, officers with rifles and tactical gear can be seen at various spots around the venue.

According to TMZ, Swift and Kelce are expected to spend over $160,000 on police personnel for Thursday and Friday.

In addition to a significant police presence, outside security has been seen around MSG in the days leading up to the festivities.

Taylor Swift may soon walk down the aisle and marry Travis Kelce in front of 1,000 guests during a reported extravagant wedding at Madison Square Garden.

Wedding details remain tight-lipped, but one question remains: Will Taylor Swift play one of her own songs at her rumored wedding?

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly hosting 1,000 people at Madison Square Garden Friday, and the guests have begun to arrive.

Black cars and sprinter vans lined the streets outside of MSG awaiting entry into the iconic venue.

Beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 3, NYPD confirmed street closures surrounding the Garden, with "No Parking" signs scattered around.

The signs were specifically designated for Thursday and Friday, the two days of Swift's rumored multi-day wedding celebration.

Swift and Kelce reportedly hosted 100 people Thursday at the Infosys Theater for a rehearsal dinner.

In the days leading up to Taylor Swift's reported wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, New Yorkers have been impacted by the high-profile event.

Several members of the NYPD have been seen outside the arena, as well as outside Swift's residence, and streets surrounding MSG are closed for the festivities.

Another issue impacted by the celebrations are bus routes. In a sign seen outside a stop near MSG, one stop has been relocated entirely "due to TAYLOR SWIFT event."

While some locals seem excited about the event, others have expressed frustration. One bar owner told the Associated Press that he thought all the street closures and security measures surrounding the event are "ridiculous."

Madison Square Garden can handle anything -- including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding.

With a capacity for upwards of 20,000 people, the home of the New York Knicks has hosted a number of significant cultural events through the years.

In 1971, MSG set the scene for arguably the most famous sporting event, the Fight of the Century between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Both heavyweights walked in undefeated to a packed arena including Frank Sinatra, Woody Allen, Burt Lancaster, and Diana Ross in the stands. Frazier won by unanimous decision after knocking down Ali in Round 15.

In 1985, WrestleMania launched its first annual event and established itself as a global entertainment brand.

Marilyn Monroe famously sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy at MSG in 1962, while John Lennon's final live performance was at the legendary venue in 1974.

Elvis Presley's only New York shows were over a four-concert series at MSG in 1972, which reportedly drew in 80,000 guests.

Billy Joel holds the record for most performances at the garden with a decade-long residency which wrapped in 2024. The "Uptown Girl" singer has more than 150 performances under his belt at MSG with approximately two million tickets sold.

Selena Gomez pulled out all the stops Thursday to support Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at their reported wedding rehearsal dinner.

Gomez, 33, channeled "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in a strapless black Oscar de la Renta gown paired with Jimmy Choo shoes.

The "Hands to Myself" singer's stylist shared a number of photos online, and is reportedly in Swift's wedding party.

Reports claim Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are planning to tie the knot on July 3 at New York City's Madison Square Garden, transforming a holiday once known for backyard parties into what could become one of the biggest celebrity weddings in recent memory.

Swift and Kelce hosted a rehearsal dinner-style event for 100 guests at Madison Square Garden's Infosys Theater Thursday before the 1,000-person main event on Friday.

Amy Schumer is getting in on the Taylor Swift wedding chatter.

The comedian posted a photo of herself to Instagram this afternoon wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a scarf tied around her neck, what appears to be a swimsuit under a long-sleeved shirt and a fanny pack.

In text she placed over the photo, she wrote, "Rehearsal dinner was sick. Who knows what she has planned for us tonight."

It's not the first time Schumer has joked about Swift. In 2016, after Swift hit the Grammys in a leg-baring ensemble, Schumer posted a photo of herself in a bikini, captioning it, "Taylor that’s not a thigh gap. This is a thigh gap.”

She was criticized, as Swift's fans believed she was body-shaming the pop star. Schumer later addressed her comments in another post, saying in part, "I am a comic and should never make fun of myself at the expense of anyone else that I wasn’t making fun of in the first place."

On Friday morning, a number of NYPD officers were seen gathered outside Taylor Swift's home, as well as multiple patrol cars.

A police presence has been seen around Madison Square Garden, her reported wedding venue, over the past few days as countless workers brought in supplies to transform the arena.

The couple is expected to spend more than $160,000 on NYPD personnel for two days of security surrounding their rumored Madison Square Garden wedding festivities, according to TMZ.

The reported security plan includes more than 70 detectives from precincts across New York City assigned to Thursday's rehearsal and Friday's wedding.

An additional 50 NYPD officers are also expected to be assigned to Madison Square Garden, according to the outlet.

Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

Guests arrived in style for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's rumored wedding rehearsal on Thursday at the Infosys Theater inside Madison Square Garden.

Swift's longtime manager, Tree Paine, left a waiting black car with the singer's childhood best friend, Abigail Berard.

Erin Andrews and husband Jarret Toll strolled inside another venue with Kelce's former teammate Ross Travis, hours after the rehearsal.

Street closures for the event surrounding Madison Square Garden snarled traffic beginning Thursday and into the holiday weekend.

The AP noted that a city application filed last month included requests for “full street closures” on July 3 and 4, under the subject line: “Wedding Bells Are Ringing."

"No Parking" signs lined the streets outside the iconic Manhattan venue as crews cleared curbside spaces, marking the latest visible change amid growing speculation surrounding the couple's rumored celebration.

While some are celebrating Taylor Swift's reported star-studded nuptials in New York, the White House has America on its mind.

In a post shared on X Friday, the White House paid homage to the bride-to-be with an ode to the Eras Tour.

A montage of President Donald Trump alongside historic American moments was mocked up to mirror Taylor's massive two-year world tour.

"It's been a long time coming," the post said, in reference to Swift's "Miss Americana" opening song from the tour.

Coordinated by the official U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, America250 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

As the countdown continues towards Taylor Swift's reported wedding to Travis Kelce tonight, their venue, Madison Square Garden, is still undergoing transformations.

In one photo, a large tent, which employees started building yesterday, is seen being completed with completely covered sides.

In another, workers can be seen adjusting tall red curtains that block off the view from the large windows.

The police presence around the arena continues in the hours leading up to the event.

While neither party has confirmed any speculation surrounding their wedding, Travis and Taylor will reportedly say "I do" on Friday in front of 1,000 guests.

Taylor Swift is known for the details, and guests at her alleged wedding rehearsal dinner on Thursday didn't leave empty handed.

Guests leaving the event at the Infosys Theater inside Madison Square Garden were spotted carrying monogrammed boxes with what appeared to have "T/T" scripted on the front.

Travis Kelce's longtime pal and former teammate, Ross Travis, carried a black box as he left the soiree in Manhattan.

Erin Andrews' husband, Jared Stoll, carried a box after leaving the star-studded affair.

Neither Travis nor Taylor has publicly commented about their rumored star-studded wedding, however reports suggest a 1,000-person celebration is slated on Friday at the venue.

Just before their reported wedding, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to a number of charities, one of them being Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

In turn, Parton posted a video to social media to thank them.

"I was just told that you two are making a donation of $2 million to my Imagination Library," the country legend said. "Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm blown away and overjoyed with that gratitude."

The country music icon also joked, "Hey, when you have your firstborn, can I have it? 'Cause that is going to be one special baby!" Parton then finished her message by thanking the couple again before singing the title line from "I Will Always Love You."

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get set to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, July 3, a hot topic of debate is the celebrity couple's plans for a cocktail hour ahead of their ceremony — an event that could far surpass the traditional hour and instead go as long as 2.5 hours, according to multiple reports about the weekend events.

"Yes, cocktail hours traditionally last one hour," said Florida-based etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore in response to reports about the unusual length of the pre-wedding event as part of a whirlwind day that could last into the late hours of Friday evening.

"This gives the newly married couple time to take pictures, and it gives the guests time to socialize and relax."

Whitmore also said that, in her view, "it’s perfectly acceptable for the cocktail hour to run longer, as long as enough food and beverages are provided. Otherwise, the guests will most likely get cranky."

Swift and Kelce will reportedly say “I do” at MSG in front of 1,000 of their closest friends and family on Friday.

Fox News Digital's Jessica Mekles contributed to this report.

Last night, Mariska Hargitay and her husband, Peter Hermann, were seen outside The Lambs Club in NYC with Rick and Sandra Brunson, parents of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson.

Hargitay is a known friend of Taylor Swift — the two were recently seen together at a Knicks game — and recent rumors claimed that Swift plans on inviting several members of the NBA team to her wedding.

When Rick was asked about the Knicks being invited, he played coy.

The wedding between Swift and Travis Kelce is reportedly taking place tonight at Madison Square Garden.

Prince William made his debut on "New Heights," the podcast Travis Kelce shares with his brother, Jason Kelce, just hours before Travis is reportedly set to tie the knot with Taylor Swift.

William has long expressed his appreciation of Swift, saying that both he and his children are fans of the pop star. While it was rumored that he and wife Kate Middleton may attend the rumored wedding, it's been reported that they're not making an appearance at the event.

The area around Madison Square Garden, the reported venue, has been bustling with activity for days. According to sources, tonight is when Swift is set to say "I do" in front of approximately 1,000 guests.

TMZ obtained a photo of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds miles away from Madison Square Garden a day before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were set to tie the knot.

The outlet obtained photos of Lively and Reynolds with their daughter, Betty, at a horse show in Lake Placid, New York. The photograph was taken the same day as a rumored party took place at MSG to celebrate Swift and Kelce.

Rumors of a feud between the two women have been circulating for months after Swift appeared in numerous legal documents pertaining to Lively's legal case with Justin Baldoni.

Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this report.

Their love story began in 2023 when Swift was photographed at a Kansas City Chiefs game right next to Donna. Swift and Travis were photographed several times together throughout the remainder of 2023 before the pop star rushed the field when the Kansas City Chiefs became the 2024 AFC Champions.

Swift was seen on the field kissing Kelce in February 2024 when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl. They attended several other events together, including Kelce's surprise appearance during the Eras Tour and another AFC Championship, before the pair announced their engagement in August 2025.

Swift and Kelce were most recently spotted sitting court-side at game three of the Eastern Conference Finals played between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks in May 2026.

Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this report.