Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are married – Live updates from wedding

'New Heights' congratulates Taylor and Travis

Melina Khan

"New Heights," Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast, addressed the newlyweds in a social media post early on July 4.

"It’s a love story," the "New Heights" X page wrote alongside a photo of the "JUST&T MARRIED" sign outside of Madison Square Garden.

"Congratulations to Travis and Taylor," the post added.

Swift notably made her podcast debut alongside her then-boyfriend Travis on an episode of his show last year. He proposed to Swift after they recorded the episode, she later revealed.

Fans of Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast might also recognize several familiar faces who attended last night's wedding.

"New Heights" staff members Brandon Borders, who is often referred to as the show's intern, and Jake Chatzky, the show's senior director of social media, both shared photos from the night.

"Good night," Borders captioned a photo of himself and his fiancée on his Instagram story.

Chatzky shared a picture of himself and his wife on Instagram with the caption, "What a night."

What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding really says about the superstar couple

Melissa Ruggieri

Was a wedding at that hulking fortress in Midtown Manhattan gauche? Or does someone of Taylor Swift's wealth and inherent goodness – she and Travis Kelce dropped $26 million in donations to several charities this week – deserve to have whatever she wants, wherever she wants with however many celebrants she wants?

Did the woman who has spent a career immersed in romance with all of its joys and sorrows really exchange vows in what's essentially her workplace? Or was this sly messaging, telling the world that taking the conventional step of marriage doesn't diminish her ambitions to get back to a life spent creating music?

Elmo congratulates the happy couple

Melina Khan

Even a certain red furry friend joined in extending congratulations to the newlyweds.

Elmo took to social media with a poem for Swift and Kelce.

"Elmo is red! Elmo’s friends said I do! Congratulations, Ms. Taylor Swift and Mr. Travis Kelce! Elmo loves you!" he wrote.

It's not the first time Elmo has given Swift a shout out on social media.

After Swift released her "Opalite" music video, in which she is friends with a rock, the Sesame Street character weighed in on X and Instagram.

"Ms. Taylor Swift...you have got to be kidding Elmo," he wrote in February. In the Sesame Street world, Elmo has a history of sparring with a pet rock owned by his friend Zoe. The beloved red monster is now clearly a Swiftie.

Waiting for tonight? Jennifer Lopez joins Swift and Kelce's wedding

Charlie Carballo

Jennifer Lopez joined a mouth-watering lineup of famous faces at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding festivities in New York on Friday, July 3.

Her appearance wasn't entirely surprising. Lopez and Swift have shared a friendship for years, dating back to 2013, when Swift invited the singer onstage during a stop on her Red Tour in Los Angeles for a duet of Lopez's 2002 hit "Jenny from the Block." Before the performance, Swift told the crowd it was her ultimate "hairbrush song” while singing into a mirror growing up.

Sweet something

Bryan West

Around midnight, a driver with Felice's & Co. — a New York bakery founded in 1986 — rolled out of Madison Square Garden. Fans waiting near the barricade pleaded with the driver to give them a hint of whether the desserts were vanilla or chocolate when the driver held up a to-go box. "Throw it, I'll catch it," Instagram creator Chris Rizzi shouted. Instead, the driver handed it to a nearby NYPD officer, who passed the pastries out to Swifties. When they opened the box, Rizzi grabbed a flaky desert exclaiming, "Oh my God, I'm so excited."

Jessica Alba makes a bejeweled appearance with Danny Ramirez

Charlie Carballo

Jessica Alba is a bona fide Swiftie. The actress attended the wedding festivities alongside actor Danny Ramirez. In 2023, Alba brought her children and then-husband, Cash Warren, to one of Swift's Eras Tour stops in Los Angeles, later sharing photos from the concert on social media. Alongside her daughters Honor and Haven, they filmed a viral transition video on Instagram to "Bejeweled."

Taylor Swift wedding dress is Christian Dior

Morgan Evans and Melissa Ruggieri

Swift and Kelce wore looks created by Christian Dior Haute Couture during their wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York July 3.

Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Dior women's, men's and haute couture collections, designed her gown and his tuxedo in collaboration with the bride and groom, according to a representative for Swift. This is the designer's first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity.

Swift tapped Christian Louboutin for her custom shoes, the same fashion house that made her iconic jeweled boots worn on her Eras Tour. She went with Cartier, another longtime favorite, for her jewelry. 

More guests share posts from Swift and Kelce's wedding

Melina Khan

It's the morning of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's very first day as husband and wife, and some of their wedding guests are sharing a glimpse into the star-studded evening.

Several of the couple's friends shared photos on social media from before the wedding. Guests were reportedly restricted from having their phones inside the venue.

Personal trainer Rob Jordan and his wife Joann Jordan posted a picture of what appeared to be the venue entrance on Instagram.

In one photo, the pair, who have shared photos with Swift and Kelce on social media in the past, stood hand-in-hand as they climbed red carpet-lined stairs.

"An unforgettable evening in New York celebrating the beginning of a beautiful new chapter for our dear friends, Travis and Taylor. Love was in the air, the city was magical, and every detail was simply unforgettable!" Joann captioned the post.

Adam Sandler officiates Taylor Swift, Travis wedding

Melissa Ruggieri

He wasn't there as "The Wedding Singer," but Adam Sandler played a pivotal role in the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce marriage.

Swift's representative, Tree Paine, confirmed that the actor-comedian officiated the ceremony at Madison Square Garden.

Swift and Sandler have been friends for the past few years, and the singer has enjoyed a friendship with Sunny and Sadie, Sandler's daughters with wife Jackie.

Kelce, meanwhile, is close enough to Sandler that he made a shirtless cameo in last year's "Happy Gilmore 2" as a restaurant manager who fires a busboy (played by Bad Bunny).

Brotherly love was the theme of Swift-Kelce wedding party

Liz Schubauer

A spokesperson for Swift confirmed that the couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen.

Instead, their brothers were part of the ceremony. Austin Swift served as Taylor's man of honor, while Jason Kelce was Travis' best man.

Both men have played major roles in their siblings' lives and careers.

Jason Kelce hosts the popular podcast "New Heights" with Travis and played for the Philadelphia Eagles until 2024. The team won the Super Bowl in 2018 and lost to Travis' Chiefs in 2023.

Meanwhile, Austin Swift shies away from the spotlight, once appearing at a Christmas Day Chiefs game with his sister disguised as Santa. But Taylor has said he works with her in their "small family business" and credits him with helping her buy back the master recordings of her early catalog.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially wed

Bryan West

Your English teacher and your gym teacher are officially married. 🧨

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have said "I do" at Madison Square Garden in front of a sea of celebrities, athletes, business moguls, friends and family. The news came through around 7:30 p.m. from Swift's representative, Tree Paine.

Tears and laughter flooded the wedding, Taylor Swift's cousin says

Melina Khan

Emotions were flowing during the couple's nuptials, one attendee told British outlet LBC News outside Madison Square Garden.

"They cried and they laughed and they hugged and they danced and they kissed," the woman, who fans identified as Robin, a member of Swift's extended family, told the outlet. It was Robin who helped the couple connect in the first place.

Swift's mother, Andrea Swift, has credited her cousin Robin, a longtime Kansas City Chiefs fan, with helping set up the newlyweds.

In an episode of Swift's six-part Eras Tour docuseries released last year on Disney+, the singer's mom laid out Swift and Kelce's relationship origin story for the first time.

"I'm looking at the headlines and perusing around what's on the internet and I see that this guy came to your show and he brought a friendship bracelet and wants to meet you," Andrea said.

Mama Swift then called her cousin Robin, who she called the "resident expert on Kansas City Chiefs."

"And she goes, 'Oh, my God, he's the nicest guy, and you know what, he really loves his mom,'" Andrea said. "And I went 'ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.'" Now, years later, the couple are happily married.

MSG sign displays 'JUST&T MARRIED!'

Anika Reed

About 7:30 p.m. ET, the digital signs outside Madison Square Garden lit up with an announcement: "JUST&T MARRIED!" Word soon spread it was official: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now husband and wife.

A-list stars and world-class athletes attend Swift-Kelce wedding

Bradley Cooper, Hugh Grant, Benson Boone, Dakota Johnson, Nikki Glaser, Sombr and Patrick Mahomes were among the marquee names seen either walking or being driven toward Madison Square Garden on July 3.

The wedding brought together some of the biggest names in music, Hollywood and sports.

Find a rundown of who was spotted here.

Ed Sheeran wears eye-catching turquoise suit

Charlie Carballo

Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, arrived in style for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

The singer wore a bright turquoise jacquard suit paired with a white T-shirt and black sneakers, while Seaborn opted for a sunshine-yellow, floor-length gown featuring a subtle floral motif and platform heels.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wrote their own wedding vows

Melina Khan

The newlyweds wrote their own vows, "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts revealed on the July 4 morning show.

Her co-anchor, George Stephanopoulos, referred to the vows as "little books."

Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC Theatres, appeared to write in a since-deleted post on X that the vows were "long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing."

He called the vows "explorations by each as to how they met, why they want to be with each other for all eternity, the promises they made in joining their much-beloved two whole families (Kelce's and Swift's) as one, and committing to their new mutual life together."

Karlie Kloss attends Taylor Swift wedding after fallout rumors

Jennifer McClellan

If there was ever any "Bad Blood" between Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss, it seems to be over now.

The supermodel was seen leaving a SoHo building Friday afternoon, presumably on her way to Swift's Madison Square Garden to Travis Kelce. Kloss was elegantly dressed in a strapless, liquid-gold satin Tove gown with a softly draped neckline, accessorizing with a metallic clutch.

Kloss, 33, is a longtime friend of Swift, but rumors of a falling out started around 2017 and 2018. Then, Kloss was spotted at Swift’s Eras Tour in 2023 and fans wondered about reconciliation.

Stevie Nicks performed at Taylor Swift's wedding

Melina Khan

The crowd went wild at Stevie Nicks' fingertips, according to several A-list attendees.

The "Fleetwood Mac" singer and longtime friend of Swift performed at her wedding to Kelce, "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts confirmed on the July 4 morning show.

"Yes, Stevie Nicks did perform," Roberts said alongside anchors George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, who both also attended.

"It really was intimate," Roberts continued before Stephanopoulos added, "As intimate as it could possibly be given it was Madison Square Garden."

"It's hard to imagine that a place that big and with such stars could feel so personal and so intimate," Stephanopoulos said, describing the setup as a "garden inside the Garden."

Roberts said among the attendees were Swift and Kelce's "neighbors and high school friends."

"It was like any wedding that you would attend," she said.

Taylor Swift wedding livestream: See outside Madison Square Garden

Though inside Madison Square Garden was off limits, see the stream of attendees pulling up outside of the venue on July 3.

Nelly, Ashanti praise 'incredible' wedding

Melina Khan

Married singers Nelly and Ashanti both congratulated the newlyweds in separate Instagram stories after leaving the event.

"What an amazing night, so much love in the building!" Ashanti captioned a video of her and her husband. "Congratulations @taylorswift & @killatrav."

Nelly similarly wrote on social media, "S/O to @taylorswift & @killatrav ..!! Wedding was incredible."

The "Hot in Herre" rapper and the R&B songstress have been longtime Swift fans.

In 2015, Nelly made a surprise appearance at the singer's 1989 World Tour, where he performed alongside both Swift and Haim.

On Ashanti's part, the singer previously credited Swift with "empowering" her to rerecord her debut album.

How much is Taylor Swift's wedding going to cost?

Caché McClay

Speculation is only growing that the NFL star and pop star will get married at Madison Square Garden in New York City over Independence Day weekend. And their Big Apple wedding is also expected to come with a big price tag. Luxury wedding planner Sonal Shah told the New York Post that it would cost the famous couple nearly $2.5 million just to rent out the arena, estimating the wedding could cost up to $20 million in total.

As a billionaire, that speculative budget wouldn't even be a fraction of the "Love Story" singer's net worth.

Permitting costs in New York City could be a hefty party of the bill. The New York Times reported that a large event with "extensive impact on the surrounding community" that requires street closures could cost as much as $66,000 a day.

The New York Police Department will likely be putting in overtime over the holiday weekend, with a hectic schedule of World Cup, July 4 and America 250th celebrations, and the much-anticipated wedding.

Is the Taylor Swift wedding televised or livestreamed?

Melissa Ruggieri

Swifties likely had fingers crossed that they could watch the union virtually via livestream. But the amount of security, curtains, tents and tunnels surrounding Madison Square Garden is a firm reminder that unless you received a vaunted (and reportedly, digital) invite directly from the couple, you will not bear witness to this lavish event.

The wedding is neither being livestreamed nor televised, though signage around the event alludes to something being filmed to commemorate this new era in Swift's life.

ABC's George Stephanopoulos says wedding was 'intimate'

Melina Khan

"Good Morning America" co-anchor George Stephanopoulos praised the couple's "intimate" nuptials in a statement to ABC.

“The ceremony was great, moving. Adam Sandler, funny and touching," he said.

Stephanopoulos called Swift and Kelce's vows "everything you would hope for," adding that the pair was "real, vulnerable, serious, and silly. Deeply loving."

"Who knew that a wedding in Madison Square Garden could be so intimate?" he said.

Selena Gomez, Lena Dunham appear to head to Taylor Swift's MSG rehearsal dinner

KiMi Robinson and Jennifer Hassan

Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.

Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.

Page Six shared photos purportedly showing Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper and Ashley Avignone in a car that left Hadid's condo.

Selena Gomez shared an Instagram stories video of herself wearing a black gown adorned with floral appliqués. Her stylist, Erin Walsh, shared photos of Gomez's look to Instagram July 3. "SEL in the city 🖤✨," she captioned the post, along with details of the look, which included an Oscar de la Renta dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and Fernando Jorge jewels.

How long have Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce been dating? A relationship timeline

Bryan West

The couple have been seen together publicly for almost three years. Here's an abbreviated timeline for their romance:

July 8, 2023

Kelce danced his way into Arrowhead Stadium attending night two of the Eras Tour. No. 87 hoped to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it but was unsuccessful.

In her 2023 Time Magazine person of the year interview, Swift said: “We started hanging out right after that."

Sept. 24, 2023

Swift set social media on fire by accepting the invitation to cheer on the tight end in the Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears 41-10.

"I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game?" Swift said in the Time magazine interview. "We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date. When you say a relationship is public, that means I'm going to see him do what he loves, we're showing up for each other, other people are there and we don't care."

Jan. 28, 2024

Swift cheered for the Chiefs at the AFC championship between the Chiefs and Ravens. After clinching the title, Swift went down to the field with Kelce's family to share a kiss and congratulate the tight end on making Super Bowl 58.

Feb. 9, 2025

Swift headed to her second Super Bowl to watch the Chiefs and Eagles match-up. She wore a crisp white blazer and red "T" jewelry piece as a necklace. The same beaded jewel was around her thigh at the Grammys.

Trump's White House shares Taylor Swift-themed post ahead of wedding

Jennifer Hassan

Amid Swift-Kelce wedding fever, Trump found a (blank?) space to insert himself into the holiday weekend mania, taking to social media and sharing an image of himself at the center of an Eras Tour-themed political poster.

"It's been a long time coming…," the official White House account wrote in a post on X Thursday, July 2, the same day stars gathered in Maddison Square Garden for what was reportedly the pre-wedding rehearsal dinner. The White House's choice of caption is a lyric from Swift's track "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince."

In the X post, Trump features in the middle of the poster, surrounded by other historic figures including Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. "America's Eras Tour" reads the text underneath the image, in reference to Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour.

Do Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a prenup?

Liza Esquibias

Swift is the world's richest female musician, with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes, which puts Kelce's net worth at $70 million.

With a $1.5 billion income gap, financial experts tell USA TODAY it is likely the couple will sign a prenuptial agreement outlining what will happen to their money and other assets – including homes, inheritances, businesses or debts – if they separate and get divorced.

"It helps reduce conflict at the end of the day," says Jesica Ray, senior lead advisor at financial consultancy Brighton Jones.

Has Taylor Swift been married before? First weddings for pop star and Travis Kelce

Leigh Cuen

The festivities will celebrate Swift's first marriage, to another first-timer, Travis Kelce.

Although Swift dated actor Joe Alwyn for six years, they never got engaged. The proposal story from Swift's song "Champagne Problems" is widely considered to be a fictional tale. There is no evidence she was ever engaged or married before Kelce.

Likewise, Kelce has never been married before. Although he has also been in a few public relationships, in addition to the 2016 E! reality TV series "Catching Kelce," where he dated Kentucky native Maya Benberry, none of those relationships ended with a proposal or walking down the aisle. Swift will be the football player's first wife.

Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids. During a "New Heights" podcast episode, Kelce previously said that he sees a family reunion that includes kids of his own as "in our future, for sure." Neither bride nor groom have kids from previous relationships out of wedlock.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donations total $26 million to charities

Melissa Ruggieri

The generosity of Taylor Swift continues, even as she and Travis Kelce prepare for their weekend nuptials.

They donated $26 million to charities across the country, according to a representative for Swift, with all having ties to the couple through location or personal causes.

Among the recipients are several food banks in New York, Los Angeles, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Missouri, as well as the national organization Feeding America.