Dior dress, Adam Sandler and other surprises from Taylor Swift's wedding
Photo: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (RBC-Ukraine collage)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married. One of the world's most famous couples tied the knot in New York, where the lavish celebration led to street closures across parts of Manhattan and drew dozens of celebrities from Hollywood, the music industry, and the sports world, according to the BBC.
Madison Square Garden wedding and a Dior gown: Inside the ceremony
The ceremony took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, with comedian Adam Sandler serving as the officiant. The marriage was confirmed by the singer's longtime publicist, Tree Paine.
For their special day, the newlyweds chose custom Christian Dior designs created under the direction of the brand's creative director, Jonathan Anderson. Taylor's wedding gown has been described as Anderson's first haute couture creation for a celebrity of her stature. She completed the look with custom Christian Louboutin shoes and Cartier jewelry.
The couple skipped the traditional bridal party. Instead, Taylor was accompanied by her brother, Austin Swift, while Travis chose his brother, Jason Kelce, as his best man.
Photo: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (instagram.com/killatrav)
Thousands of fans, A-list guests, and Manhattan street closures
The wedding celebration lasted two days. The couple first hosted a private rehearsal dinner for about 100 of their closest family members and friends, followed by the main ceremony the next day.
The event prompted police to close several streets in central Manhattan. Large tents and privacy screens were also set up around the venue to shield guests from public view.
Among the celebrity guests were Hugh Grant, Jason Sudeikis, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson, Ethan Hawke, Benson Boone, Graham Norton, and many other stars.
Photo: Guests arrived at the wedding in black SUVs (screenshot)
Most guests arrived in blacked-out SUVs to avoid photographers. Despite the tight security, thousands of fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden from early morning, singing Taylor Swift's songs, holding signs, and hoping to catch even a brief glimpse of the newlyweds.
When giant screens on the arena's facade lit up with the words "JUST T MARRIED," the crowd erupted in cheers and applause.
Photo: The pop star and NFL player tied the knot (screenshot)
Why it's already being called the wedding of the year
The wedding of the pop superstar and NFL player quickly became one of the most talked-about events of the year.
To celebrate the newlyweds, both Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building were illuminated in pink and lavender. According to experts, hosting the ceremony at the iconic arena may have cost tens of millions of dollars. Ahead of the celebration, the couple also donated $26 million to more than 20 charitable organizations.
Photo: Newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (instagram.com/taylorswift)
Pop culture experts say the union of Swift and Kelce has become symbolic, bringing together two of the most influential forces in American culture: music and professional sports. That is why their wedding captured the attention of millions around the world and has already earned an unofficial reputation as one of the biggest celebrity events in recent years.
