Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding: the beginning of the wedding festivities mobilizes New York with security and total secrecy
The celebrations marking the union of singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce began on Thursday (2), in New York, with an intimate dinner for approximately one hundred people. This event preceded a large party attended by several celebrities, scheduled for Madison Square Garden.
The couple, both 36 years old and already engaged, have kept the details secret, generating great expectation among fans. However, press outlets reported that the festivities will be an event of great magnitude, worthy of the global projection of the two stars.
A news agency recorded the arrival of several cars, transporting potential guests, to an exclusive area with tents set up near Madison Square Garden. Curious fans gathered near the site, hoping to catch a glimpse of the action.
The official ceremony is scheduled for this Friday (3) and will be attended by around a thousand guests, including personalities such as models Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne, singer Selena Gomez and actress Zoë Kravitz, all of whom are members of Taylor’s closest circle of friends.
Teammates of Travis Kelce, from the Kansas City Chiefs, are also expected to be present at the festivities.
Information indicates that guests had to sign confidentiality agreements and were prevented from using cell phones during the event. The program includes a cocktail party in the afternoon, followed by a party that will last until the late hours of the night.
Holding the ceremony poses a logistical challenge for New York City and its police forces. The metropolis is already facing intense overload due to the 4th of July holiday festivities and a World Cup game, in addition to a severe heat wave hitting the region.
In recent weeks, the ceremony has been the subject of numerous rumors, although no official confirmation has been issued. However, indications that Madison Square Garden would be the chosen location intensified.
The area around the event site had security reinforced by police and members of the National Guard, with several roads closed. The couple, who made their engagement official in August of the previous year, were already in the New York capital.
Taylor Swift’s vehicle was spotted in several parts of the city, while Kelce was photographed jogging in Manhattan.
Additionally, the couple revealed their intention to donate US$26 million (equivalent to R$135.81 million) to charities in the United States. These donations include animal protection groups and organizations operating in Nashville and Kansas City.
