Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married on Friday, July 3, in a high-profile ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The star-studded wedding drew an A-list crowd of close friends and collaborators, sparking massive public attention alongside sharp political counter-programming from Donald Trump.
The biggest name in pop and the record-breaking American football player celebrated their matrimony in a hush-hush event that brought New York City’s traffic, paparazzi, and fan culture into a frenzy.
Star-Studded Guest Arrivals and Rehearsal Dinners Across Manhattan
Days before the ceremony, members of the couple’s inner circle mobilized across the city. Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks, according to reporting on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guest list. Page Six shared photos showing Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Ashley Avignone leaving Hadid’s condo.
Selena Gomez shared an Instagram Stories video of herself wearing a black gown adorned with floral appliqués. Her stylist, Erin Walsh, shared photos of Gomez’s look, which included an Oscar de la Renta dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Fernando Jorge jewels.
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Erin Walsh, stylist
Donna Kelce, the mother of the NFL star, arrived in New York City on Thursday, July 2, ahead of the rehearsal dinner. Swift’s longtime friend Ed Sheeran was also reported to be in New York, following a June 30 stop at a restaurant in upstate New York where a local owner shared a photo of the singer alongside musical collaborator Aaron Dessner.
Sabrina Carpenter was spotted out at a restaurant in New York City ahead of the wedding. Meanwhile, talk show host Graham Norton and Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge arrived in the city, recalling Swift’s promise on The Graham Norton Show last year.
Suki Waterhouse told Variety in May that she would attend Taylor’s wedding to gain inspiration for her own. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle also confirmed his attendance, noting he was wearing a blue suit and that the couple requested absolutely no gifts.
Donald Trump and White House Reactions to the Madison Square Garden Nuptials
Even on her wedding day, Taylor Swift faced public trolling from Donald Trump. The U.S. president seized on the wedding as an opportunity to renew a years-long feud stemming from Swift’s 2024 endorsement of Kamala Harris. The official White House X account posted a doctored image of Madison Square Garden’s exterior displaying the message Trump is your president with the caption It’s happened! in place of the venue’s actual digital billboard reading JUST&T MARRIED.
Political Defenses and New York City’s Broad Luxury Tax Proposals
The attacks drew pushback from political figures, including Marjorie Taylor Greene. Appearing on The View on Tuesday, July 7, Greene defended the pop star and criticized the president’s remarks.
First of all, congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. I thought it was fantastic. I think it’s absolutely absurd for the 80-year-old president of the United States to attack one of the most popular musicians and talented women who’s so generous to her staff and takes care of them. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former congresswoman
As the wedding celebrations unfolded in Manhattan, New York City financial officials released a sprawling property list subject to a new pied-à-terre tax. Aimed at second homes and luxury properties valued at five million dollars or more, the preliminary database ballooned to nearly 960 thousand addresses. The measure, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to raise roughly 500 million dollars annually, unexpectedly placed Taylor Swift alongside high-profile figures such as Mary Trump, members of the Trump family at Trump Park Avenue, Darren Aronofsky, Woody Allen, and Anna Wintour.
