- Taylor Swift and her American football-player fianc Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- Around 100 people were expected at the event on Thursday, ahead of a much larger celebration on Friday boasting up to 1,000 guests at the arena.
- A report has fuelled speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have already tied the knot, but the couple has made no official announcement.
- The couple announced their engagement in August, 2025.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has coyly alluded to the wedding chatter during press conferences.
- City officials confirmed to the BBC that somebody applied for street closure permits in the area, but did not reveal whom.
- Officials at Manhattan's City Clerk’s Office reportedly said there is no record of a marriage licence being issued to Swift in recent days.
- Under New York law, a marriage licence costs $35, remains valid for 60 days, and requires a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before a ceremony, unless a judicial waiver is granted.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding celebrations commenced at Madison Square Garden, igniting speculation about a possible secret marriage. High-profile guests, including actress Lena Dunham and musician Jack Antonoff, attended a Thursday event with around 100 attendees, while a larger celebration is set for Friday with nearly 1,000 guests.123
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hinted at the wedding buzz during press conferences, and city officials confirmed that street closure permits were applied for, though they did not disclose the applicant's identity. Despite the excitement, officials at Manhattan's City Clerk’s Office stated there is no record of a marriage license issued to Swift recently, which is required under New York law. A marriage license costs $35, is valid for 60 days, and requires a 24-hour waiting period unless a judicial waiver is granted.5678
The couple announced their engagement in August 2025, and while rumors suggest they may have already tied the knot, no official confirmation has been provided by Swift or Kelce. As the celebrations unfold, fans and media alike are left to speculate on the couple's next steps in their relationship.4
“Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have kicked off their wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden, with around 100 guests expected. Speculation about a secret marriage has arisen, but no official announcement has been made.”
BBC
