The stars aligned at Madison Square Garden in New York City as friends and family gathered for a rehearsal dinner ahead of the wedding of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. The couple, both 36, are scheduled to officially wed on July 3rd, with an event anticipated to host over 1,000 guests.
A more intimate pre-wedding gathering for approximately 100 of the couple's closest friends and family took place on Thursday at the Infosys Theater within Madison Square Garden. Among the early arrivals were Swift's close friends Selena Gomez, Lena Dunham, and music producer Jack Antonoff.
Gomez, seen en route to the event, offered a glimpse of her attire. Antonoff, a frequent collaborator with Swift, was observed in a tailored suit. Adam Sandler, who co-stars with Kelce in "Happy Gilmore 2," was also seen entering the venue.
Gigi Hadid, rumored to be a bridesmaid, arrived with boyfriend Bradley Cooper. Other notable attendees included football figures George Kittle, Andrew Whitworth, and Ross Travis, as well as sports personalities Erin Andrews and Jarrett Stoll.
Swift's publicist, Tree Paine, and her high school friend Abigail Anderson Berard were also among the guests. Sabrina Carpenter, who has opened for Swift on tour, was previously seen in New York City earlier in the week.
Singer Ed Sheeran and producer Aaron Dessner, both collaborators with Swift, were spotted together in Upstate New York. Dessner has been involved in Swift's albums "Folklore," "Evermore," "Midnights," and "The Tortured Poet's Department."
Reports indicate that guests were instructed to be in New York City for events on Thursday and Friday, with specific location details reportedly withheld until closer to the wedding to maintain privacy. The couple is said to have engaged law enforcement for security at Madison Square Garden on July 2 and 3.
Swift and Kelce, who became engaged in August, have reportedly spent millions on the wedding preparations. The engagement took place in a backyard setting in Kansas City, transformed into a garden with a romantic atmosphere.