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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married!
After months of speculation over how they’d celebrate it, the mysterious Madison Square Garden rumors became a reality when paparazzi and countless chauffeured cars began pulling up outside the New York City arena Thursday and Friday.
In a statement shared with The Independent, Swift’s representative has revealed that the ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler and that Swift chose not to have bridesmaids.
Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as her Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was the groom’s Best Man.
“The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom,” the statement read.
“This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry.”
“Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor andJason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man. The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.”
Around 7.30 p.m. Friday, LED signs outside the venue read “JUST&T MARRIED!” The “T&T” is a nod to their shared first initial, which has been featured on guest merchandise for the event.
Earlier that day, a convoy of countless blacked-out SUVs filed through Midtown’s closed-off West 33rd Street, carrying the hundreds of star-studded attendees. Those spotted include Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Camila Cabello, Hugh Grant, Dakota Johnson and Ed Sheeran.
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Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden – key pointsGuests pictured leaving MSG after ceremony — but the party will continue into the night
Some guests have been pictured in cars outside the wedding venue around 10 p.m. ET, but the event is scheduled to continue until 2 a.m., according to initial reports.
Former NFL athlete Tom Brady was snapped in his tux in the backseat of his car, leaving the venue.
Tom Brady sits in a vehicle outside Madison Square Garden (Reuters)
Chris Rock seen leaving MSG (Reuters)
George Stephanopoulos was seen in a car near Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding (Reuters)
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 04:00
White House mocks Taylor Swift wedding celebrations at New York’s Madison Square Garden
Donald Trump’s grudge against Taylor Swift is not taking a break on her wedding day.
Swift’s wedding to Kelce was celebrated with massive pink screens illuminated outside the iconic New York City arena proclaiming “JUST&T MARRIED” after the A-list couple said “I do” in front of more than 1,000 guests.
Shortly after the signs went up, the White House issued a takedown parodying the announcement.
“IT’S HAPPENED!!!” the White House’s official X account said in a post, along with an AI-generated picture of pink billboards saying, “Trump is your president.”
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 03:30
IN PICTURES: Everything that unfolded outside the venue after the couple said ‘I do’
Fans celebrated outside the ‘Just married’ sign (Reuters)
Significant police presence outside MSG (Reuters)
Something blue… (Reuters)
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 03:00
Taylor’s something blue… the Empire State Building
It’s been a big week for the Empire State Building. Earlier this week, two trespassers got engaged at its highest point, and tonight, it glows blue as Taylor Swift’s “Something Blue.”
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 02:13
Adam Sandler, longtime Swiftie, was today more than just a ‘Wedding Singer’
Adam Sandler, who famously starred in the 1998 comedy The Wedding Singer, was a surprise choice to officiate today’s Swift-Kelce nuptials.
The former Saturday Night Live star has said in the past that he is a longtime fan of the pop superstar.
He’s also worked with Kelce before, having cast the NFL player to make a cameo appearance in his 2025 comedy Happy Gilmore 2.
Sandler has also made several guest appearances on Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Back in August 2024, he gushed about how big a fan he and his family are of Swift.
“What a girl!” said Sandler. “She means so much to our house. Since the kids… I think I was shooting Grown Ups or That’s My Boy in Massachusetts, and the kids were little, and we were listening to Taylor Swift, and listening to every song. It was one of the first times you’d listen to every song on the record.”
“When I was a kid, I think the Beatles you did that with, maybe Elton John. It’s not like three hits and then you go, alright, let me skip. With Taylor, we knew every tune, we knew every word. I loved listening to her in the car. I loved what she had to say. Her message, her melody… how cool she was… what she meant to young girls, what she meant to women, what she means to guys doing the right thing.”
The comedian added that Swift is the rare celebrity he gets nervous around, because, “I don’t want to f***in’ blow it for my kids and say something stupid! She means so much to my f***in’ house I better say the right thing here!”
Clearly, he must have said the right thing: Today, he was the one to declare the couple man and wife.
Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding (Getty Images for Netflix)
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 01:37
So, Dior won the wedding dress wars
Although we haven’t seen it yet, Christian Dior Haute Couture was behind Swift’s wedding dress.
Luxury fashion houses would have fought over who got to make Swift’s dress, but she ultimately listed Dior’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, who worked in collaboration with Swift.
The Northern Irish designer, who has been at the helm of the company for a year, is also the founder of the luxury brand JW Anderson. The bag was part of one of Anderson’s earlier offerings at the house.
Jonathan Anderson worked with Swift on her wedding dress (Getty Images for BFC)
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 01:32
Huge thunderstorm hits NYC — but it spells good luck for the happy couple
Nobody wants it to rain on their wedding day, really, but a large thunderstorm has just hit New York City, just 30 minutes after Swift and Kelce said ‘I do!’
Well, it may be a sign, because rain on a wedding day is thought to be good luck. It’s a long-held belief in many cultures and religions, from Hinduism to Irish lore, though it’s often used to reassure couples who have a drizzly wedding.
The city has issued a “severe thunderstorm watch” until 11 p.m. Outside Madison Square Garden, the tents set up to shield guests are flapping in the wind.
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 01:17
Baby, just say yes: Swift’s representative reveals that Adam Sandler officiated and there were no bridesmaids
In a statement shared with The Independent, Swift’s representative has revealed that the ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler and that Swift did not have bridesmaids.
Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man.
“The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom,” the statement read.
“This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry.”
“Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor andJason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man. The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.”
Baby just say yes: Taylor and Travis are married (Reuters)
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 00:52
‘JUST&T MARRIED!’ sign illuminated outside MSG, indicating that the happy couple have said ‘I do’
A large pink sign reading “JUST&T MARRIED!” has been illuminated outside MSG, suggesting that vows have been read and that Swift and Kelce have officially tied the knot.
The “T&T” is a nod to their shared first initial, which has been featured on guest goody bags for the event.
Just married! (Carsen Holaday / The Independent)
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 00:34
Taylor Swift MSG wedding guest list: Karlie Kloss, Ed Sheeran and Jennifer Lawrence arrive at star-studded party
Check out our full list of everyone who has been spotted arriving at the celebrity wedding of the year…
Ellie Muir4 July 2026 00:07