Dua Lipa was seen in New York City on Thursday, sparking rumors that she might be attending the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The sighting comes amid widespread speculation surrounding the celebrity couple's nuptials, with initial reports suggesting events were scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Sources have indicated to the Daily Mail that the wedding ceremony itself will take place on Thursday. The couple has reportedly required guests to sign nondisclosure agreements and has watermarked digital invitations to identify any potential leaks. Fellow rumored attendees, such as Swift's frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff, have been observed fielding media questions about their potential involvement.
Lipa, who resides in London with her husband Callum Turner, made her appearance in New York on the day of the reported wedding. She was photographed wearing a peach-colored top with lace trim and acid-wash jeans, accessorized with a black belt and handbag. She was also seen carrying a water bottle while navigating the summer temperatures.
Swift and Lipa have maintained a public connection since at least 2018, with a photo of them together at Amazon's Prime Day Concert in New York City in 2019 circulating. Lipa previously shared a bouquet of flowers sent by Swift in 2018, expressing her appreciation. However, their relationship reportedly faced a strain two years ago when Lipa made comments in a 60 Minutes interview that some Swift fans interpreted as a criticism of Swift's songwriting approach, which often draws from her personal life.
Swift herself has joked about her extensive guest list for her upcoming wedding, stating after her engagement to Kelce last August that she hoped to invite "anyone I've ever talked to." This remark was made on The Graham Norton Show, whose host was seen arriving at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on Wednesday.
The wedding preparations have also impacted local traffic in Midtown Manhattan, with roadblocks set up near Madison Square Garden. The Daily Mail has reported the construction of a "princess castle" inside the venue and observed camera equipment being moved outside the stadium in the days leading up to the event. Law enforcement officers have reportedly been enforcing a perimeter, and some stadium personnel may have had their phones confiscated during the event.
Swift was not present at Lipa's own wedding festivities in London and subsequent celebration in Palermo in May.