Madison Square Garden is set to host a star-studded wedding celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on Friday afternoon, drawing a significant number of A-list guests to New York City.
Celebrities began arriving in Manhattan throughout Friday morning via various modes of transport, including helicopters, airplanes, and private vehicles. Among the early arrivals were rapper Jay-Z, accompanied by his daughter Blue Ivy, and filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who were seen disembarking from a helicopter in Midtown.
Other notable figures spotted in the city include Selena Gomez, who was seen at Fouquet's, and Gigi Hadid, who showcased a new hairstyle. Also in attendance or expected are Dua Lipa, Zendaya, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran, Graham Norton, Este Haim, Jack Antonoff, Suki Waterhouse, and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Swift's close friends, including Lena Dunham, Ashley Avignone, and Abigail Anderson, were also seen around the venue on Thursday. Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, arrived in New York City on Thursday.
A permit issued for Friday's event indicates an expected guest count of approximately 1,000 people, with around 100 New York City police officers providing security outside the venue.
Numerous NFL players and their partners are also in attendance. Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared a photo from a pre-wedding party on Thursday. Other guests from the NFL include Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly, former NFL player Beau Allen, Chiefs offensive lineman Creed Humphrey and his fiancée Ana Demmer, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and his wife Claire, and retired tight end Greg Olsen. Kelce's longtime friends and college acquaintances were also reported to be in the city.
Guests reportedly have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements and refrain from bringing cell phones to the event. Bradley Cooper was seen arriving in a tuxedo, and his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, shared her pre-event look on social media.
Madison Square Garden has been decorated for the occasion, reportedly transformed with pink lighting, dusty pink curtains, and peach-colored flowers. Sources described the venue as looking "very special" and "like a place where you'd get married," with a stage set up.
The dress code for Friday's main celebration is black tie, with a strict no-phones policy in effect. This follows a rehearsal dinner held on Thursday evening for approximately 100 guests.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in a press conference, alluded to the event, jokingly advising New Yorkers to stay inside and cool, and noting the city's readiness for large-scale events, including the wedding, the upcoming July 4th celebrations, and America 250 commemorations.
Reports from Page Six suggest that Swift and Kelce may have already legally married in a private ceremony prior to the larger celebration.