Pop star Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce have tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York. The ceremony was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler, and the couple wore dresses by the prestigious Christian Dior house. In a departure from tradition, Swift and Kelce decided not to have bridesmaids or groomsmen.
The singer's brother, Austin Swift, served as the "man of honor," while Travis' brother, Jason Kelce, was at the groom's side.
The event, considered by many to be one of the most spectacular weddings of the year, brought together a number of well-known names from Hollywood and the music world. Among the guests were actor Hugh Grant, actor Jason Sudeikis, singer Benson Boone and model Gigi Hadid.
The festivities brought extraordinary security measures, leading to the closure of one of Manhattan's busiest corridors. Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans gathered outside the arena, singing along to the artist's hits and waiting for hours in the hope of catching a glimpse of the couple or their celebrity guests.
The festivities began on Thursday with a private event with about 100 guests, billed as a “pre-party.” On Friday, the main ceremony took place on a much larger scale, with a giant tent erected outside Madison Square Garden and heavy security, with tinted vehicles transporting guests to the arena entrance. Streets in Midtown Manhattan were closed to traffic to ensure the event ran smoothly.
