Pop superstar Taylor Swift and her partner Travis Kelce have married at a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler.<\/p>\n
The couple and 1,000 of their famous friends celebrated what’s been dubbed America’s royal wedding at New York’s massive Madison Square Garden, kicking off the party with a special cocktail hour, followed by “a wedding and reception in the arena”.<\/p>\n
“The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler,” a spokesperson for the couple told Reuters.<\/p>\n
Swift’s younger brother Austin Swift was her Man of Honour, and Kelce’s older brother Jason Kelce was the groom’s Best Man. The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen.<\/p>\n
Screens outside MSG lit up in pink with “JUST&T Married” shortly after the couple’s marriage was confirmed.<\/p>\n Screens outside the MSG displayed messages referencing the singer and football star’s wedding.<\/p>\n \u00a0 (Reuters: Carlos Barria<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Anticipation in NYC for the MSG festivities has been building for days, reaching a fever pitch when a long line of black cars were spotted along 7th Avenue just before 4pm (6am AEST).<\/p>\n Hugh Grant, his wife Anna Eberstein and Benson Boone, who opened for Swift’s Eras Tour stop in London, were among the celebrities seen making the journey to the venue on foot, despite the sweltering conditions.<\/p>\n Hugh Grant with Anna Elisabet Eberstein arrive at Madison Square Garden for the wedding celebrations. (Reuters: Brendan McDermid<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Jason Sudeikis rocks up to the New York venue.\u00a0 (Reuters: Brendan McDermid<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The A-listers received cheers from waiting Swifties, who had queued for hours outside in the hope of catching glimpses of the attendees.<\/p>\n Police had shutdown the streets near and around MSG, only giving access to those working the event or attending as guests.<\/p>\n Benson Boone as spotted in formal attire at Madison Square Garden. (Reuters: Brendan McDermid<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Kansas City Chiefs player Chris Jones dons a suit for the rumoured wedding.\u00a0 (Reuters: Brendan McDermid<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n But despite the heavy police presence and the stifling heat, which was eventually broken by a fleeting storm and heavy rain, fans remained upbeat.<\/p>\n “She\u00a0couldn’t\u00a0have written a better love story,\u00a0it’s\u00a0just so sweet,” said Megan Rasmussen, a Swiftie who had travelled to New York from Florida.<\/p>\n “It’s like a real life rom-com and I love that. I love love.”<\/p>\n Loading…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n US media reported the designer of Swift’s wedding gown was Jonathan Anderson, the creative director of Dior. No photos of the dress have yet been released, with a no-phone policy reportedly in place for all guests, vendors and security at the MSG.<\/p>\n Another of Swift’s fans, Katherine Coy, was among those gathered near the MSG for the wedding and said it was a moment to “feel positive”.<\/p>\n “[It’s] so nice, and so fun and I just want to be part of the joy,” she said.<\/p>\n Swiftie Katherine Coy was excited to see a glimpse of the wedding. (ABC News: Maren Preuss<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Rabbi Yael Buechler had special cookies made for the occasion and is hosting a Taylor Swift shabbat to celebrate.<\/p>\n “I just love everything she does. I love her lyrics, I love the spirit of all of the eras and I’m really excited for her wedding,” she told the ABC outside the MSG.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Swifties were spotted around Madison Square Garden in New York for the big day. (ABC News: Maren Preuss<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Taylor Swift-themed cookies were made by a fan for her wedding day. (ABC News: Maren Preuss<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Details of the wedding were a closely guarded secret, the void of information filled with rumour and speculation that led some enthusiasts down rabbit holes and dead ends.<\/p>\n A Swift-Kelce wedding was first rumoured to be taking place in mid-June in Rhode Island, near the pop star’s coastal estate, but fans and paparazzi who swarmed to the area were left disappointed.<\/p>\n In the absence of detail about the party at the MSG, Rabbi Beuchler joined in the speculation about what may or may not be taking place inside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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