Comedian Dave Chappelle has offered a glimpse into Travis Kelce's bachelor party, describing the event as a "whoreless" celebration that left him surprised. Chappelle made the remarks while appearing remotely on CNN's Independence Eve broadcast, just hours after Kelce and Taylor Swift exchanged vows at Madison Square Garden.
Chappelle recounted that Kelce's pre-wedding festivities included a trip to San Diego where the NFL star and his friends attended a sold-out comedy show on June 21. "Well, of course I did," Chappelle responded when asked if he interacted with Kelce at the show. "I was shocked, I had never seen anything like that. A whoreless bachelor party."
While the comedian did not elaborate further on the nature of the event, his comments suggest a departure from traditional bachelor party activities. Chappelle also humorously noted his absence from the wedding guest list, joking, "I heard he was getting married at Madison Square Garden. You would think I could have got an invite, but I didn't." He added, "I didn't make the 15,000 closest friends," referencing the venue's capacity.
Kelce's bachelor party also reportedly included a night out in West Hollywood at Barney's Beanery, with photos showing him and his brother Jason Kelce attending. Meanwhile, Swift reportedly held a low-key bachelorette party in Rhode Island the same weekend, with no details or photos leaking from her celebration.
Swift and Kelce married on Friday, July 3, after a nearly year-long engagement. The ceremony took place at Madison Square Garden, with the venue illuminated by pink neon signs reading "JUSTT&T MARRIED!" Swift's publicist confirmed the union. Austin Swift served as the bride's "Man of Honor," while Jason Kelce was the groom's "Best Man." Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony and performed an original song for the couple.
The couple wore custom Christian Dior Haute Couture attire. Reports indicated that Jason and Kylie Kelce's daughters served as flower girls, and the bride entered to a string rendition of one of her songs. Celebrity guests, including Bradley Cooper, Jay-Z, and Steven Spielberg, were in attendance.
The wedding festivities reportedly began with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday for approximately 100 guests, including Gigi Hadid, Cooper, Selena Gomez, and Jack Antonoff. Permits suggested the event could accommodate up to 1,000 guests and continue until 4 a.m. Industry experts estimate the wedding cost upwards of $15 million, with an additional estimated $1 million in taxpayer funds allocated for the couple's NYPD security detail.
Swift and Kelce began their relationship in the summer of 2023, making their romance public in October of that year. Kelce proposed to Swift two years later, confirming the engagement via a joint Instagram post.