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A parade of high-profile guests has begun descending upon New York City as the world prepares for the union of Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
The energy in Manhattan is palpable, with a constellation of stars gathering near Madison Square Garden. The iconic venue is the reported site for the couple’s wedding ceremony, slated to take place this Friday, July 3.
According to People, the guest list reflects the couple’s expansive inner circle. Among those spotted arriving were longtime musical confidant Jack Antonoff, Swift’s close friend Abigail Anderson, and Gigi Hadid accompanied by Bradley Cooper. The A-list turnout continued with sightings of Dakota Johnson and Mariska Hargitay near the venue.
The musical community was well-represented, with Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, appearing alongside Lena Dunham and the Haim sisters. Ellie Goulding and Benson Boone were also seen near the arena, while Camila Cabello shared a glimpse of her commute to the festivities via TikTok.
The social media buzz grew as the event approached; The Chicks teased their attendance with an Instagram post, and artist Sombr shared a TikTok update featuring his formal attire. Other notable industry figures seen in the area included Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Aaron Dessner, Kelsea Ballerini, Lucy Dacus, MGK, The Chainsmokers, and Joe Don Rooney.
The sports world turned out in force to celebrate the tight end’s big day. Athletes such as George Kittle (with wife Claire), Matthew Stafford, Richard Sherman, Kyle Juszczyk, Cooper Kupp, Julian Edelman, Jared Wiley, Justin Thomas, Chris Jones, Mecole Hardman Jr., and Abby Wambach were all seen in the city, along with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and broadcaster Charissa Thompson.
The star-studded guest list extended to include luminaries such as Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Jimmy Fallon, Tommy Hilfiger, Karlie Kloss, Zoë Kravitz, Jason Sudeikis, Julianne Moore, George Stephanopoulos, Graham Norton, Bowen Yang, and comedian Nikki Glaser.
Celebrations kicked off in earnest on Thursday, July 2, with guests congregating for a rehearsal dinner at the famed arena. Rumors regarding the wedding’s logistics have kept fans guessing for weeks, but the atmosphere in New York confirms that the highly anticipated ceremony is officially underway for the Fourth of July weekend.
