Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married. The couple celebrated their wedding on Friday, July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, nearly three years after they first met.
Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, according to a statement from Swift's spokesperson. Rather than having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen, Swift's brother Austin served as her man of honor, while Kelce's brother Jason, a retired NFL player, was best man.
The couple wore custom Christian Dior couture designed by Jonathan Anderson. Swift also accessorized with Cartier jewelry and Christian Louboutin shoes, the same designer whose footwear she wore throughout her Eras Tour.
As many as 1,000 guests attended the wedding, which was held under tight security with phones banned from the venue. Celebrities photographed arriving at the arena included Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, Jack Antonoff, Hugh Grant, and Ethan Hawke. NFL stars Cooper Kupp and JuJu Smith-Schuster were also in attendance, along with members of Swift's inner circle including her longtime publicist Tree Paine and childhood friend Abigail Anderson Berard. Stevie Nicks, whom Swift has cited as a mentor, reportedly performed at the celebration.
Outside the venue, a message displayed on screens read "JUST MARRIED" around 7:20 p.m. The Empire State Building was illuminated in "light blue sparkle" to honor the occasion. Nearby streets were closed to vehicular traffic, and fans gathered outside the arena despite sweltering heat to catch a glimpse of the event.
Prior to the wedding, Swift and Kelce made a donation to a charitable organization. Brad Paisley thanked the couple on social media, noting that their contribution would help feed families.
Swift and Kelce first connected in 2023 when Kelce attended one of her concerts at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Though they didn't meet at the show, Kelce later spoke about his disappointment at not getting to see her on his podcast New Heights. He had made her a friendship bracelet, a tradition among her fans during the Eras Tour.
According to a Disney+ documentary, Swift's mother encouraged and helped arrange their eventual meeting after seeing Kelce's podcast comments go viral. The couple began dating quietly and gradually became public fixtures at each other's professional events. They made their biggest public declaration of love at the Super Bowl in February 2024, when Swift joined Kelce on the field after the Chiefs' victory.