The wedding of Taylor Swift (36) and Travis Kelce (36) at Madison Square Garden in New York City is considered one of the celebrity events of the year and will likely provide conversation material for a long time to come. Also because the event was strictly shielded and the 1,000 invited guests were reportedly asked to maintain silence. Nevertheless, some prominent attendees have already provided initial insights behind the love scenes, and further details are now emerging to the public through insiders.
20-Minute-Long Wedding Vows
The couple apparently spared no expense for the ceremony. The two are said to have invested up to 20 million dollars for their dream wedding. They reportedly had several areas of the arena redesigned. "It looked like a forest," the insider describes according to People the decoration of ferns and trees. The seats were reportedly covered in white.
Taylor Swift walked down the aisle to a stage where the couple exchanged their vows. According to the source, the wedding vows each lasted about 20 minutes. Swift and Kelce reportedly read them from golden books. The couple distributed embroidered handkerchiefs to the guests. There was no maid of honor and best man in the traditional sense: Swift's brother Austin served as Man of Honor, Travis' brother Jason Kelce as Best Man. The ceremony was officiated by their friend, actor Adam Sandler.
According to a statement from Swift's spokesperson, the bride and groom's looks were by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They were designed by Jonathan Anderson, the creative director of the house's women's, men's, and haute couture collections. The shoes were made by Christian Louboutin, and the bride wore jewelry by Cartier.
Performances by McCartney and Nicks
After the ceremony, Swift's mother reportedly asked the guests to proceed to a reception room with a stage. There, Paul McCartney performed with the Beatles title "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and Stevie Nicks was also part of the lineup according to People. At the reception, Italian specialties, sushi, and finger food were available at several stations. "There were bars everywhere," according to the source. Despite the size of the venue, it was reportedly very crowded.
Prominent guests included Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Sabrina Carpenter, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Bradley Cooper, and Dakota Johnson, among others. Gifts were reportedly not desired: As 49ers pro George Kittle revealed to the portal ExtraTV, guests had been asked not to bring any.
Fireworks in Rhode Island
One day after the wedding, another location came into focus: As the US portal TMZ reports, on Independence Day (July 4th), fireworks lit up the night sky next to Swift's estate in the coastal town of Watch Hill in Rhode Island. Lights were also reportedly on throughout most of the house. An eyewitness reported movement on the property, but it remained unclear who was there. Swift is known for hosting guests at her seaside home on July 4th.
