New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says

NEW YORK - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married!

The news was confirmed on Friday by Swift's publicist.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married

The international pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end married in a ceremony on Friday, with the reception held at Madison Square Garden.

The super-secretive buildup to the nuptials culminated when a marquee outside the Midtown Manhattan arena proclaimed "JUST&T MARRIED" once the deed was done.

The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift’s brother to serve as her man of honor and Kelce’s brother Jason serving as his best man, Swift's publicist Tree Paine said in an email.

The bride and groom’s outfits were designed by Christian Dior Haute Couture and its designer Jonathan Anderson with shoes custom-made by Christian Louboutin. She wore Cartier jewelry.

Preparation for wedding

The backstory:

In June, a source with direct knowledge told TMZ that the wedding would happen on July 3 in the "middle of Manhattan."

Soon after, it was speculated that the reception or ceremony would take place at Madison Square Garden. 

Luxury wedding planner Sonal Shah told the New York Post that it could cost the famous couple nearly $2.5 million just to rent out the arena. She then estimated that the wedding could cost up to $20 million in total, possibly becoming the most expensive celebrity wedding in the U.S.

Shah also pointed out that the couple would need to hire a full staff, including a security team, which would also come at a large price.

"A weekend night at one of the most iconic venues in the world is not just about renting the space — you’re also paying for exclusivity, staffing, security, operations, and the opportunity cost of a concert or sporting event that could otherwise be taking place," she told the Post. "Once you add production, security, catering, entertainment and décor, a Madison Square Garden wedding could very realistically become a $10 million to $20 million-plus event."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story

Timeline:

Last August, the couple announced their engagement via social media. Swift’s post gained over 3 million likes in just 30 minutes.

Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," the post read.

Rumors of Swift and Kelce dating began circulating after Swift was seen at a few Chiefs games in September 2023.

RELATED: Timeline: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship through the years

During an interview on The Pat McAfee Show podcast, Kelce admitted to inviting Swift to attend one of his games while at her performance at Arrowhead Stadium in July 2023, according to People.

In October 2023, photos of Kelce and Swift were captured of the pair holding hands while out in New York.

Swift spoke about her relationship for the first time in December 2023 during her interview with Time magazine.

Swift had become a regular at Kelce’s games, including attending the AFC Championship with Kelce’s family and celebrating Kelce’s big win at Super Bowl LVIII.

The pair made their relationship official on Instagram after both Kelce and Swift posted a photo with Prince William, Prince Georgie and Princess Charlotte at Wembley Stadium for her Eras Tour.

The couple continued to pack their schedules with time together, outings and supporting each other’s careers.

Kelce even joined his girlfriend on stage during one of her performances in London, England, during her Eras Tour in June 2024. 

Swift announced her newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl" earlier in August 2025 and shared the new album cover on Kelce’s podcast "New Heights" shortly after. Just weeks after the podcast episode aired, Swift and Kelce announced their engagement via Instagram with a series of images capturing the touching moment. 

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