The key moments so far...
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have shut down several blocks in Manhattan for their wedding celebrations on the July 4 holiday weekend
- Celebrity guest list: Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid, Camila Cabelo, Ed Sheeran, Ethan Hawke (who appeared in the music video for "The Tortured Poet's Department"), and Taylor's BFF Abigail Anderson have all been spotted
- The dress code: There is a black-tie dress code, with women expected to wear floor-length dresses while men will wear a tuxedo with a jacket, black bow tie and matching satin striped trousers.
- Charity donations: The pair made a stunning $26 million donation to 20 national charities
- Preparations: Crew workers have been spotted leaving Madison Square Garden after a reported rehearsal dinner on Thursday night. Items are starting to be ferried inside, including air conditioning units to beat the extreme weather.
- Timeline: Guests start arriving at 3:30 pm local time, with the event taking place at 5:30 pm local time. The party is expected to carry on until 2 am.
With additional reporting from Haley Alison Pickering.
Welcome to the wedding of the year
It's Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, and it's proving to be the event of the year, with A-list stars already arriving for the Madison Square Gardens nuptials.
I will be bringing you all the latest over the next few days, so keep tuned!
Madison Square Garden wedding location
New York served as the location of the couple’s first date. It has been speculated that the couple will marry at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. The venue has a secure entrance and exits, with maximum security and there are no windows. It has a banquet capacity of 1,250 people, and City Hall also confirmed to The Post on June 24 that a permit application was filed with the city's Street Activity Permit Office for July 2 to July 4.
The permit, filed by Winick Productions in June, requested street closures around MSG and a public tent to be erected outside the venue, which can accommodate 500 to 999 attendees.
On Monday, June 29, trucks and equipment filed into the stadium, guided by many workers. The loading dock appeared to be filled with crews working to ready the place for a major event.
© GC ImagesDate of nuptials
In 2026, the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. Reports have suggested that Taylor and Travis could tie the knot on July 3 before celebrating with family and friends throughout the long holiday weekend. Taylor's close friend, actress Mariska Hargitay, has scheduled an absence from her one-woman Broadway show on July 3. The Fourth of July is also the singer's favorite holiday, and she typically hosts an annual party at her mansion in Rhode Island.
What we know so far
Taylor Swift is set to tie the knot with her NFL star partner of three years, Travis Kelce, with the couple's wedding tipped to take place on July 3 during the lavish Fourth of July holiday weekend celebrations.
As fans eagerly await the superstar's walk down the aisle, many are speculating over every detail – from whether the wedding will take place in Rhode Island or New York City to which designer the bride will wear. Others are wondering whether the couple will opt for an intimate celebration or a lavish, star-studded ceremony.
So stay tuned for all the latest updates from what promises to be the wedding event of the year.
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