Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are celebrating their union with a lavish party for approximately 1,000 guests at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Amidst circulating rumors about whether the couple has already officially married, preparations for the large-scale celebration commenced on Friday.
Supermodel Gigi Hadid, who is reportedly a bridesmaid for Swift, was seen arriving at the venue with her boyfriend, actor Bradley Cooper. Hadid, 31, wore a shimmering pink dress, while Cooper, 51, was dressed in a black suit and bow tie. Earlier in the day, a vehicle believed to be carrying Swift was observed departing her residence and heading towards Hadid's home, fueling speculation about pre-wedding preparations.
The celebration is scheduled to begin around 5 p.m. ET, with guests expected to arrive at 3:30 p.m. ET. City permits indicate the event could extend until 4 a.m. The extravaganza is reportedly estimated to cost over $15 million, encompassing venue costs, security, insurance, permits, catering, and decorations. Reports suggest that taxpayers contributed over $1 million for the NYPD security detail present at Madison Square Garden.
Details of the venue's interior have offered glimpses of floral arrangements, with pink, orange, and yellow roses reportedly incorporated into the decor. Crews are actively working to prepare the space for the ongoing festivities.
On Thursday, Swift and Kelce, both 36, hosted a rehearsal dinner attended by around 100 guests, including Hadid, Cooper, Selena Gomez, and Jack Antonoff. The nature of their wedding, whether it has already occurred or is a planned event, remains subject to conflicting reports.