Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce all set to get married, guests begin arriving at Madison Square Garden

POP superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have reportedly begun their wedding celebrations at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden, marking the culmination of months of speculation surrounding what is expected to be one of the most closely watched celebrity weddings in recent memory.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set to tie the knot today

While neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly confirmed details of their nuptials, multiple media reports and law enforcement sources familiar with the security arrangements indicate that the couple's wedding festivities will span two days, beginning with a private rehearsal dinner and culminating in a large-scale ceremony and reception.

According to reports, around 100 guests attended an intimate rehearsal dinner held on Thursday evening at the Infosys Theatre within Madison Square Garden.

The main wedding celebrations are expected to take place on Friday, with as many as 1,000 guests anticipated to attend the ceremony and reception.

People arrive at Madison Square Garden, the reported venue for the wedding celebrations of pop singer Taylor Swift and pro-athlete Travis Kelce, in New York City on July 3, 2026. Swift and Kelce's official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden.

The wedding will reportedly take place Friday with a star-studded guest list of around 1,000, including models Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne, singer Selena Gomez, and actress Zoe Kravitz -- all known to be close Swift pals -- and Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Preparations at the 22,000-seat arena have fuelled widespread speculation in recent days. Workers were reportedly seen transforming parts of the venue with elaborate decorations, extensive floral arrangements and custom-built installations as security around the site was significantly tightened.
When will the wedding begin?

Documents obtained by The Associated Press and confirmed by multiple outlets indicate that the main event is scheduled to begin at approximately 5 PM local time and could continue until the early hours of Saturday morning. City authorities also approved special permits for road closures around Madison Square Garden from 2 July to 4 July to facilitate security and logistics.

The scale of the operation has prompted substantial security preparations involving the New York Police Department, Amtrak Police, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police. Officials have declined to publicly discuss operational details, citing security concerns.

No phone policy

Reports have also suggested that the celebrations will follow a strict no-phones policy, with guests expected to adhere to extensive privacy protocols designed to limit the release of photographs and videos from inside the venue.

Who all has the couple invited?

The guest list is expected to include a wide range of celebrities from the entertainment, sports and media worlds, although many reports regarding specific attendees remain unconfirmed. Speculation surrounding invitations has become so intense that New York Knicks player Josh Hart publicly denied reports that he and several teammates had been invited to the celebrations, dismissing the claims as "fake news".

Various celebrities such as Jason Sudeikis, Benson Boone, Joe Buck nd Michelle Beisner,Jimmy Fallon, Ethan Hawke and Ryan Hawke, Hugh Grant with Anna Elisabet Eberstein, and various others were seen entering the venue.

Swift, one of the world's best-selling music artists, and Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, have been among the most high-profile celebrity couples since they publicly confirmed their relationship in 2023. Their relationship has generated enormous public interest, frequently dominating entertainment and sports headlines alike.

The reported wedding celebrations have also created logistical challenges in Manhattan, with temporary road closures and heightened security measures affecting commuters and local businesses during the busy Independence Day holiday period. Authorities have said the arrangements are necessary to manage large crowds and ensure public safety.

Despite the extraordinary level of public attention, Swift and Kelce have largely remained silent amid speculation about their wedding plans, opting instead to maintain a high degree of privacy about the celebrations.

As festivities continue at Madison Square Garden, neither Swift nor Kelce has issued an official public statement confirming details of the ceremony or the guest list.