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Weeks of rumours are finally over. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married.
Swift’s publicist confirmed the news Friday night as screens outside New York’s Madison Square Garden lit up with the words: “JUST&T MARRIED!”
Still, so many details are under wraps. But here’s what we’ve been able to piece together about the couple’s big day at the midtown Manhattan arena.
The ceremony details
Taylor Swift’s longtime publicist, Tree Paine, released an official statement confirming some of the details. This included the fact that Adam Sandler, star of The Wedding Singer and many other hit comedies, officiated the wedding (Paine described him as “a friend” of the couple).
The two did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift’s brother to serve as her man of honour and Kelce’s brother Jason serving as his best man.
They were dressed in custom Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by Jonathan Anderson. Swift was decked out in Cartier jewelry, and their shoes were custom Christian Louboutin.
And get this. Taylor’s something blue? The empire state building. Yup. The iconic landmark lit up in light blue “in honour of the newlyweds” shortly after details began to emerge.
NBC news reports that Swift and Kelce each wrote their own vows, each about 20 minutes long, with Swift even singing part of hers and Kelce wiping tears through his.
Celebrity guests of the guest list, which reportedly topped 1,000, included Selena Gomez, director Steven Spielberg, singer Camila Cabello, actors Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke and Zoë Kravitz, and models Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss. From the NFL world, Seattle Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp and JuJu Smith-Schuster of the New York Giants were seen headed into MSG.
A peak inside?
The Daily Mail claims to have footage from inside the venue, but CBC News could not independently verify its authenticity. It was only offered to their premium subscribers.
Though screenshots of the video, posted to social media show the unrecognizable venue, decked out in greens and pale pinks. A castle-looking structure at centre, alongside tons of greenery, created a whimsical garden-like feel. Oh, and a glowing monogram of the couple’s initials was also captured below a ceiling of peach and white drapery.
U.S. pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are now married, Swift’s publicist said Friday after days of speculation leading up to the star-packed ceremony at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
Rumours of a Stevie Nicks performance turned out to be true. Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts, who attended the wedding, confirmed the Fleetwood Mac singer took to the stage.
Her co-host George Stephanopoulos was also there, and he emphasized the night’s intimate feel, describing a “garden inside the garden which is so beautiful.”
“It’s hard to imagine that a place that big and a wedding with such stars could feel so personal and so intimate,” he said.
Several outlets reported that Paul McCartney took the stage, too, to perform the Beatles hit I Want To Hold Your Hand.
Signs indicating a “film shoot” between June 20 and July 4 of a “performance at MSG” were displayed on barricades outside the venue, suggesting the night could have been filmed.
And if you want a trusted personal account of what may have gone down inside? Just ask the mother of the groom.
Donna Kelce was at Macy’s 50th Fourth of July celebration in New York City the following day.
When asked to share some of the details in a video posted to the Macy’s Instagram account, the former Traitors cast member said, “I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man, magical.”
Love from their famous friends
Several stars posted to social media following the event to share their well wishes with the newlyweds, including Kelsea Ballerini.
“Congrats on the most beautiful wedding @taylorswift13 @tkelce i’m still crying and dancing.” the country star wrote on X.
Actress Niecy Nash also shared a video to her Instagram. “The love in the room was palpable,” she wrote. “Wowwwwwww‼️ is the best way to describe it. From beginning to end no detail was spared!”
Director Joseph Kahn shared he got to meet Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw at the star studded affair.
“It was so much funnier and emotional than expected, ” he wrote on Instagram. “And as big as it was, it also felt very intimate. And yes, literally everyone was there.”
