Guests have started arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York ahead of the wedding celebrations for pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. The couple, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are reportedly set to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden.
Among the early arrivals spotted on Wednesday were British television host Graham Norton, accompanied by his husband, and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who was seen with family and a young child. Dua Lipa was also reported to be in the city.
Norton's presence comes after Swift invited him to her wedding during an appearance on his BBC chat show last October, where she humorously stated she would invite "anyone I've ever talked to." Swift also fulfilled a promise to fellow guest Domhnall Gleeson by casting him in her music video "Opalite" shortly after.
The wedding is said to have a "no ring, no bring" policy, meaning only married or engaged guests are permitted to bring a plus-one. This rule has reportedly caused some debate among wedding planners and fans.
Other notable guests expected or already in New York include Swift's longtime friend and collaborator Ed Sheeran, who was recently seen dining with Aaron Dessner, another of Swift's collaborators, in upstate New York. Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are also rumored to be performing. Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for Swift on parts of her Eras Tour, was seen dining in the West Village. Anya Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were also spotted in the city.
In a notable development, five starters from the New York Knicks' recent championship team—Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart—are reportedly invited. Brunson, a prominent Knicks player, has publicly expressed his admiration for Swift.
Preparations for the event at Madison Square Garden have been underway, with equipment being delivered and a red carpet briefly laid out before being removed. Sources have indicated that guests who received an invitation are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before receiving further details about the wedding.
Swift and Kelce, who have been dating for two years, are reportedly spending $160,000 on law enforcement presence for the event. The couple got engaged in August 2025, with Swift sharing photos of the private ceremony on Instagram.