Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's NYC Wedding Permit Reportedly Costs Over $160,000!
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden in NYC incurred a permit fee of over $160,000, which the pop star has already paid. Details about the high-profile event include Christian Dior Haute Couture attire, Adam Sandler officiating, and performances by Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney.
Details have emerged regarding the private wedding of pop superstar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, which took place on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. While many aspects of the event were kept under wraps, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed a significant detail during a press conference on Friday, July 10, following inquiries about the costs associated with the high-profile event.
Mayor Mamdani announced that Taylor Swift had already paid over $160,000 for the permit required to host the wedding. This permit covered the cost of police overtime and other city resources needed to manage the event, including street closures and traffic management around the iconic arena. The permit's coverage spanned from a rehearsal dinner on July 2 through the wedding ceremony itself on July 3, ensuring smooth operations in the bustling Midtown Manhattan area.
Further details released by Swift's representative confirmed that the newlyweds wore outfits meticulously designed by Christian Dior Haute Couture. Breaking from tradition, the couple opted against having bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, Taylor Swift's brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honor, while Travis Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, stood by him as his best man. The nuptials were officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler, adding a touch of celebrity to the ceremony.
The event also featured special musical performances. Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts confirmed that legendary singer Stevie Nicks took to the stage. Additionally, People magazine reported that Paul McCartney delivered a memorable performance, playing The Beatles' classic "I Want to Hold Your Hand" – a song he had not performed since 1963 – at the Madison Square Garden wedding.