Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday evening, their union confirmed by a spokesperson shortly after midnight local time on Saturday, 04.07.2026 . The event, described by international media as “America’s royal wedding,” drew more than 1,000 guests, including Hugh Grant, Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez, and Ed Sheeran .
The ceremony was officiated by actor Adam Sandler, a close friend of the couple, who led the proceedings in the iconic Manhattan venue . A spokesperson confirmed that Swift’s brother Austin served as her witness, while Kelce’s brother Jason acted as best man, with both families present for the historic occasion .
Security measures were unprecedented, with Manhattan streets closed and guests subjected to strict confidentiality agreements and a mobile phone ban to prevent leaks . The Empire State Building was illuminated in blue to mark the occasion, adding to the spectacle .
International outlets framed the event as a cultural phenomenon, with French newspaper *Le Monde* describing it as a “marriage of the century” that had dominated American media for weeks . Swedish tabloid *Expressen* had earlier reported the couple’s arrival at the venue, dubbing it “America’s royal wedding” .
The confirmation came after days of speculation, with Al Jazeera noting the “excitement and speculation” surrounding the event . The Guardian described the ceremony as “elaborate,” while Dutch outlet *NU.nl* highlighted the presence of A-list celebrities under sweltering 40-degree heat .
With the wedding now confirmed, attention turns to the couple’s future plans, though no official statements have been made beyond the confirmation of their marriage.
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