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underpants

(197,928 posts)
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:08 AM 11 hrs ago

Taylor Swift - Travis Kelce to marry tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden

We haven’t got our invite yet.

NEW YORK -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.

The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal dinner planned for Thursday night, the official said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the events.

Speculation about the superstar singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end's nuptials has built to a frenzy in recent days, following weeks of unconfirmed reports that it would take place over July Fourth weekend at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that a permit had been filed for a "large event" at Madison Square Garden.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49241315/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-madison-square-garden-official-confirms

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Taylor Swift - Travis Kelce to marry tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden (Original Post) underpants 11 hrs ago OP
Oh, my, that's going to rain on the king's parade bigly. Vinca 11 hrs ago #1
I bet you he'd drop his 4th plans and come if he was invited newdeal2 11 hrs ago #4
He doesn't wait for invitations. Harker 9 hrs ago #16
That is soooo true..... FarPoint 9 hrs ago #23
The Fhrer is going to have a meltdown about this. bbernardini 11 hrs ago #2
He WILL claim he was invited just watch but way to busy to attend Bengus81 5 hrs ago #60
;-{) Madison Square Garden Goonch 11 hrs ago #3
She might as well have rented the Grand Canyon.. displacedvermoter 10 hrs ago #12
That would have been more appropriate IMHO. CaptainTruth 9 hrs ago #32
Just my opinion, but that's not a very classy venue for a wedding Grim Chieftain 9 hrs ago #17
By the time they're done decorating, I babylonsister 9 hrs ago #18
Good points Grim Chieftain 9 hrs ago #20
I have the impression that they are only using a small venue within murielm99 7 hrs ago #49
Just a small, intimate wedding, immediate family only... sop 9 hrs ago #19
Yeah, only the closest 50,000 of their friends dhol82 9 hrs ago #30
I read there were only going to be 1,000 invitees. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #56
I read it will have a fairytale castle Tree Lady 6 hrs ago #53
If I had Taylor money Vegan4life 9 hrs ago #28
Normally I wouldn't give a hoot except she's a really nice and generous person. 3Hotdogs 11 hrs ago #5
How can anyone be a "Bernie Democrat" murielm99 9 hrs ago #14
AOC is an example. rubbersole 8 hrs ago #35
You can keep her, too, and murielm99 7 hrs ago #50
I'm a Bernie Democrat and proud of it. democrank 8 hrs ago #36
Like swearing marriage is corrupt establishment but pledging "I do" when it's to your advantage. betsuni 8 hrs ago #40
I wish them well but I could go the rest of my life without hearing about either one again. Botany 11 hrs ago #6
My god, seriously. róisín_dubh 9 hrs ago #29
Both of them are really talented and especially on Swift's sides very generous to good causes Botany 8 hrs ago #37
Yeah I've never understood celeb worship róisín_dubh 8 hrs ago #38
Two of the best groups ever The Honeydrippers and The Traveling Wilburys Botany 8 hrs ago #43
What? MorbidButterflyTat 6 hrs ago #52
She's a feminist synni 6 hrs ago #55
Her music isn't to my taste, but she seems like a good person. Dulcinea 10 hrs ago #7
I have no hard feelings DFW 10 hrs ago #8
I was invited but had to send my regrets PCB66 10 hrs ago #9
They werent married already? SSJVegeta 10 hrs ago #10
I sm more concerned sbout the use by date doc03 10 hrs ago #11
I have an avocado that will be perfectly ripe for two hours that day... CaptainTruth 8 hrs ago #34
I have laundry--and cleaning the Ars Longa 6 hrs ago #51
That wonderful. But they should've consulted an astrologer - as tomorrow is a bad day. peppertree 10 hrs ago #13
panem et circenses retread 9 hrs ago #15
I've read that Trump is ticked they chose July 3 Grim Chieftain 9 hrs ago #21
I certainly hope so catrose 9 hrs ago #24
Such an intimate venue for such a private couple. tinrobot 9 hrs ago #22
Nice to be a billionaire SocialDemocrat61 9 hrs ago #25
This is going to top Ruby's 15th birthday party. nt Xipe Totec 9 hrs ago #26
I guess I shall post my first thought on that UpInArms 9 hrs ago #27
War of the Bread and Circuses. marble falls 9 hrs ago #31
Screw all the billionaires. Just yesterday I gave a woman 5 dollars at the grocery checkout. Ziggysmom 9 hrs ago #33
You're an angel! Emile 7 hrs ago #48
I wish them both the very best. rubbersole 8 hrs ago #39
On BBC News they are referring to this as 'rumored'! House of Roberts 8 hrs ago #41
Why in the world would anyone want to get married in MSG? Raftergirl 8 hrs ago #42
In other news, there's a Formula 1 race this weekend! CaptainTruth 8 hrs ago #44
Can one land a private plane on MSG? Sympthsical 8 hrs ago #45
I'll be sure to send them a toaster. Midnight Writer 8 hrs ago #46
Am I the only one who could give a rats ass Emile 7 hrs ago #47
Wow, the Taylor hate is really ugly MorbidButterflyTat 6 hrs ago #54
Interesting how much of the nasty comments Texasgal 5 hrs ago #59
I'm not a fan of either of them, nor do I have bad feelings about either of them. Talitha 5 hrs ago #57
I wish them well, and I guess something elaborate was expected. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #58

Vinca

(54,582 posts)
1. Oh, my, that's going to rain on the king's parade bigly.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:31 AM
11 hrs ago

Somehow, I think they'll attract more people than the Trump "fair."

newdeal2

(5,670 posts)
4. I bet you he'd drop his 4th plans and come if he was invited
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:47 AM
11 hrs ago

He cares more about celebs than being president.

bbernardini

(10,027 posts)
2. The Fhrer is going to have a meltdown about this.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:41 AM
11 hrs ago

Can't wait to see what nonsense he comes up with.

Bengus81

(10,634 posts)
60. He WILL claim he was invited just watch but way to busy to attend
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 01:25 PM
5 hrs ago

Coming soon............

Grim Chieftain

(2,354 posts)
17. Just my opinion, but that's not a very classy venue for a wedding
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:06 AM
9 hrs ago

Last edited Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:42 PM - Edit history (1)

Edit to add: I know they will class it up with lovely decorations, but it's still a massive sports venue.

babylonsister

(172,819 posts)
18. By the time they're done decorating, I
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:11 AM
9 hrs ago

bet it will be classy. I read one of their considerations on picking this venue are the security features MSG has.

murielm99

(33,176 posts)
49. I have the impression that they are only using a small venue within
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 11:50 AM
7 hrs ago

MSG. I like both of them. They can get married whatever the hell way they like.

hamsterjill

(17,982 posts)
56. I read there were only going to be 1,000 invitees.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:56 PM
5 hrs ago

Who knows, but that's what TMZ had somewhere.

Tree Lady

(13,453 posts)
53. I read it will have a fairytale castle
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:23 PM
6 hrs ago

In it, and knowing how she does things fully filled with flowers everywhere.

Vegan4life

(41 posts)
28. If I had Taylor money
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 AM
9 hrs ago

I'd find a Scottish island, with a castle, and buy it for my ceremony.

3Hotdogs

(15,769 posts)
5. Normally I wouldn't give a hoot except she's a really nice and generous person.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:49 AM
11 hrs ago

Large donations to food banks in cities where she tours. If she were a politician, she would be a Bernie Democrat.

I wish them well,

murielm99

(33,176 posts)
50. You can keep her, too, and
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 11:53 AM
7 hrs ago

all gallivanting and grandstanding. I like Lauren Underwood of the Illinois 14th. She stays put and does a lot of work. I respect that.

betsuni

(29,467 posts)
40. Like swearing marriage is corrupt establishment but pledging "I do" when it's to your advantage.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:13 AM
8 hrs ago

The divorce papers are signed the second it's not. Your married friends pretend they're still cool and anti-establishment by going around calling themselves "FDR married."

Botany

(78,329 posts)
6. I wish them well but I could go the rest of my life without hearing about either one again.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:51 AM
11 hrs ago

N/t

róisín_dubh

(12,410 posts)
29. My god, seriously.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:50 AM
9 hrs ago

If there were less than zero fucks to give about Taylor Swift, then I would give that amount.
Plus, a fair few of my friends who are die hard Swifties (women in their 40s and 50s) are suspecting that she might be flirting a bit too much with the trad wife subculture.

Botany

(78,329 posts)
37. Both of them are really talented and especially on Swift's sides very generous to good causes
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:01 AM
8 hrs ago

but the utter vacuousness of the celebrity culture leaves me wondering about people.

róisín_dubh

(12,410 posts)
38. Yeah I've never understood celeb worship
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:09 AM
8 hrs ago

But I’m a curmudgeonly contrarian. I couldn’t tell you what or who is popular. I can’t stand pop music either. Pay teachers millions, not influencers or the Kardashians.
Give me some ‘80s punk and Vera or Midsomer Murders haha. No one is worshiping Brenda Blethyn

Botany

(78,329 posts)
43. Two of the best groups ever The Honeydrippers and The Traveling Wilburys
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:21 AM
8 hrs ago

All had major stars in them but zero ego just solid music.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Honeydrippers

The Traveling Wilburys



Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison




synni

(803 posts)
55. She's a feminist
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:36 PM
6 hrs ago

All you have to do is listen to how she talks and interviews. She's so tired of how the patriarchy has treated her and women like her.

Just because she likes baking cookies for her friends doesn't make her a trad wife.

Dulcinea

(10,502 posts)
7. Her music isn't to my taste, but she seems like a good person.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 07:59 AM
10 hrs ago

She takes care of the people who work for her, gives to food banks in every city she tours in, & encourages all her Swifties to register and vote! Best wishes & much happiness to her & Travis!

DFW

(60,853 posts)
8. I have no hard feelings
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 08:08 AM
10 hrs ago

After all, I didn’t invite either of them to my wedding either.

I suppose there is the trivial matter that I don’t think either of them had been born yet, so I think I have a solid excuse…….

PCB66

(212 posts)
9. I was invited but had to send my regrets
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 08:11 AM
10 hrs ago

It is my rotation to be a volunteer range officer at my shooting club.

CaptainTruth

(8,323 posts)
34. I have an avocado that will be perfectly ripe for two hours that day...
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:56 AM
8 hrs ago

...so I can't make it to the wedding.

peppertree

(23,594 posts)
13. That wonderful. But they should've consulted an astrologer - as tomorrow is a bad day.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 08:36 AM
10 hrs ago

If they say "I do" at 5:45-6 pm, that should help.

Either way, All the Best to them.

Grim Chieftain

(2,354 posts)
21. I've read that Trump is ticked they chose July 3
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:19 AM
9 hrs ago

for their wedding. Apparently, he's concerned it will take away from "his" 4th of July celebration.

Ziggysmom

(4,194 posts)
33. Screw all the billionaires. Just yesterday I gave a woman 5 dollars at the grocery checkout.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:53 AM
9 hrs ago

She was a few bucks short; had kids with her and she was trying to decide which items to put back. I could tell she was shaken and ready to cry as the assholes in line behind us huffed and puffed.

She asked for my phone number so she could pay me back when she had more money. I told her a better repayment would be if she voted Democrat and told all her friends and family to do so. I loudly mentioned people are hungry and can’t afford food because of Cheeto man.

So sick of the widening wealth gap. Why can’t all the ultra rich be like Mackenzie Scott? I read that she views immense fortunes as the product of collective societal effort and believes they should be used to empower others. So true.

rubbersole

(11,358 posts)
39. I wish them both the very best.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:12 AM
8 hrs ago

Taylor Swift has made her wealth by making people happy. She's the real deal and has been very generous and beyond fair from her early career start as a country singer in Nashville while a teenager.
If her choice of getting married on this particular weekend had an ulterior motive of sticking it to tsf - then you go girl. Somehow I doubt it.

House of Roberts

(6,736 posts)
41. On BBC News they are referring to this as 'rumored'!
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:15 AM
8 hrs ago

Seems to me if this were only a rumor, it wouldn't be so imminent, with so many tell-tale advance clues like security plans and city permits.

CaptainTruth

(8,323 posts)
44. In other news, there's a Formula 1 race this weekend!
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:32 AM
8 hrs ago

The Pirelli British Grand Prix.

Much more interesting to me than rich folks' weddings.

Sympthsical

(11,327 posts)
45. Can one land a private plane on MSG?
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:32 AM
8 hrs ago

Everything for consumption, PR, and attention. Will never understand the appeal. Particularly in the current economy. Eesh.

Billionaires gonna billionaire.

I still think these two are some kind of zombie PR deal made in the depths of hell. Gonna pump out a kid for the storyline, his eye will wander, she'll write an album about the betrayal of it all, and celeb media will pretend it wasn't in the script all along.

Give me Zendaya and Tom Holland any day of the week.

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,982 posts)
54. Wow, the Taylor hate is really ugly
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:27 PM
6 hrs ago

Some people love her. She didn't make an announcement, she's not bragging or flaunting, some "anonymous" law enforcement idiot blabbed to the AP.

I don't even hate Travis even though he's a KC Chief.

I hope they have a happy life together.

Texasgal

(17,247 posts)
59. Interesting how much of the nasty comments
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 01:07 PM
5 hrs ago

revolve around Taylor, and NOT the groom. Typical.

Talitha

(8,251 posts)
57. I'm not a fan of either of them, nor do I have bad feelings about either of them.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 12:56 PM
5 hrs ago

But I'm an extremely shy introvert and it makes me cringe to think of getting married in such a public venue. I wish them well.

hamsterjill

(17,982 posts)
58. I wish them well, and I guess something elaborate was expected.
Thu Jul 2, 2026, 01:00 PM
5 hrs ago

But celebrity couples face a lot of obstacles and I always think an extravagant wedding looks pretty stupid when the divorce papers hit.

That said - I wish them both well and hope that doesn't happen to them. I don't know much about either other than that Taylor is supportive of Democratic causes and very generous. That's great for our side.

And if the orange idiot is miffed by their choice of a date, then I'm all for it!!! LOL

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