Singer Dua Lipa was seen in New York City on Thursday, sparking rumors that she may be an attendee at the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The sighting occurred on the day reports suggest the couple's nuptials are taking place.
Swift and Kelce are reportedly holding their wedding events at Madison Square Garden. While initial reports indicated a rehearsal dinner on Thursday followed by a larger celebration on Friday, sources now suggest the main wedding ceremony is scheduled for Thursday. The Daily Mail reported that guests have been required to sign non-disclosure agreements, with digital invitations watermarked to identify any leaks.
Lipa, who resides in London with her husband Callum Turner, was photographed in New York dressed in a peach sleeveless top with lace trim and acid-wash jeans. She accessorized with a black belt, a large handbag, sunglasses, and carried a water bottle as she navigated the city's summer temperatures.
Other celebrity friends of the bride, including Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid, along with Hadid's boyfriend Bradley Cooper, have also reportedly been seen heading toward the venues. Speculation about attendance has also surrounded Swift's longtime co-writer Jack Antonoff, who has been reportedly evading direct questions about the event.
Roadblocks have been installed near Swift's reported Midtown wedding venue, causing traffic disruptions for New Yorkers, particularly as they prepare for the Fourth of July weekend. A castle-like structure is said to have been erected inside Madison Square Garden, and camera equipment has been observed being unloaded outside the venue in the days leading up to the event.
Swift and Lipa have had a public relationship that dates back to at least 2018, when Lipa shared a photo of a bouquet of flowers sent by Swift. However, their friendship was reportedly questioned two years ago when Lipa made comments in a 60 Minutes interview about artists who publicize their private lives for attention. Many fans interpreted this as a subtle criticism of Swift's songwriting style, which often draws from personal experiences.
Notably, Swift was not present at Lipa's wedding festivities in London and Palermo in May. Swift had previously joked on The Graham Norton Show about inviting "anyone I've ever talked to" to her own wedding. The host of that show was seen arriving at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on Wednesday.