The highly anticipated wedding reception of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce took place in a transformed Madison Square Garden, with "Good Morning America" hosts George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, and Michael Strahan offering insights into the star-studded event.
Stephanopoulos described the venue as "really this garden inside The Garden," noting its beauty and transformation. Roberts confirmed that Stevie Nicks performed during the reception. Despite the large number of attendees, the hosts remarked that the event felt "intimate" and "personal."
Michael Strahan echoed these sentiments, calling it "their dream wedding" and thanking the couple for the invitation. Roberts also highlighted that Swift and Kelce wrote their own vows, which she found to be "great" and "like any wedding you would attend."
AMC CEO Adam Aron, who was also in attendance, shared further details of the reception in a now-deleted social media post. He described the space as being draped in peach and white, with large photos of Swift and Kelce displayed. Aron also noted the presence of artificial trees and flowers, creating an "outdoor garden" atmosphere. He estimated around one thousand attendees, yet found the event to feel surprisingly small and intimate.
The newlyweds officially announced their marriage with a "JUST& MARRIED!" display on Madison Square Garden's screens. Both Swift and Kelce were dressed in Christian Dior. Adam Sandler served as the officiant, delivering a ceremony described as "funny" and "touching."
Swift's brother, Austin, served as her "man of honor," while Travis's brother, Jason, was the best man. Jason's daughters were the flower girls. A string quartet played one of Swift's songs as she walked down the aisle.
The reception featured an old-fashioned fairground theme, with mechanical slot and pinball machines for guests. Attendees, including actress Julia Roberts, were given tickets for a chance to win prizes. Following dinner, a party with an "Alice in Wonderland meets Wizard of Oz" theme was held on the lower level.
Sir Paul McCartney was a surprise performer, singing "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The guest list included a vast array of celebrities such as Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Lena Dunham, Dakota Johnson, Steven Spielberg, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Brad Pitt, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Hugh Grant, Graham Norton, Jessica Alba, Tom Brady, Chris Rock, and many NFL players.
The couple had maintained significant secrecy around their wedding, with details of Swift's dress and the event itself being kept under wraps until after the announcement.