New York City is buzzing as the celebrity inner circle of pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce descends ahead of their wedding festivities. The couple is reportedly set to officially tie the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden, with over 1,000 guests expected to attend.
A more intimate rehearsal dinner for approximately 100 close friends and family is scheduled for July 2 at the Infosys Theater within Madison Square Garden. In anticipation of the events, Swift's notable friends and collaborators have been seen in the New York area.
Sabrina Carpenter, who has accompanied Swift on The Eras Tour, was observed dining in the West Village on Tuesday evening. Separately, musician Aaron Dessner, a collaborator on Swift's albums 'Folklore' and 'Evermore,' and longtime friend Ed Sheeran were seen at a restaurant in Malta, New York. The owner of the establishment shared a photo with Sheeran on Instagram, noting their visit.
Notable guests anticipated to attend the wedding include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Lena Dunham, and Zoe Kravitz. From Kelce's side, his former football coach Andy Reid, brother Jason Kelce, and teammate Patrick Mahomes are also expected.
Details regarding the precise ceremony location have been kept under wraps for guests. According to a source, invitees were instructed to arrive in New York City on July 2 and July 3 without further location specifics. Reports suggest that guests are required to sign non-disclosure agreements before receiving any wedding details, with similar requests reportedly made to family and close friends.
The couple is said to be planning a smaller gathering at Madison Square Garden on July 2, followed by a larger ceremony the next evening. Preparations at Madison Square Garden have been observed, with equipment deliveries and other logistical arrangements taking place earlier in the week. A red carpet was reportedly unrolled and then removed from an entrance to the venue.
Swift and Kelce became engaged in August 2025, two years after they began dating. Kelce proposed in a private backyard setting transformed into a garden.