How much will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spend on their New York wedding at Madison Square? | Today’s news
Taylor Swift is reportedly set to marry NFL star Travis Kelce today, July 3, as celebrities flood New York City for a world-class extravaganza at legendary Madison Square Garden.
Page Six reported that the couple had already married in a small ceremony with “a small group of loved ones” before their Madison Square Garden extravaganza, citing unidentified sources.
AFP said the couple are already in New York – Swift’s private jet landed nearby on Tuesday and her car was spotted in the city. Meanwhile, Kelce was photographed jogging in Manhattan.
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Their wedding in New York is estimated to cost ₹143-191 crore, with venue fees, decorations and other expenses contributing to the total.
The couple is set to celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden, which is said to cost around ₹ 9.53 crore per night.
Only about 100 guests were invited to the rehearsal dinner, with up to 1,000 expected to attend the main ceremony.
Yes, they reportedly tied the knot in a small ceremony with a few loved ones before their grand celebration at Madison Square Garden.
Before the wedding, the couple will donate $26 million to various charities across the US, including New York and Kansas City.
Ahead of the big day, Swift’s spokesperson reportedly said the couple had donated $26 million to various US charities, including in New York and Kansas City.
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How much does their wedding cost?
According to media reports citing luxury wedding experts, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in New York is estimated to be between ₹143 million and ₹191 million.
Their wedding, which is set to take place at Madison Square Garden, itself is said to be standing around ₹9.53 crore per night. However, the site fee is expected to be only one part of the budget, according to reports.
With premium lighting, decor, security, catering, entertainment and mass production, their luxury New York wedding could reportedly rank among ₹1.43 million a ₹2.86 million crowns.
Floral arrangements and decorations are expected to cost more ₹9.53 crore, according to estimates shared by wedding industry experts.
While there’s still no confirmation of the couple’s wedding, rumors have been swirling for weeks and the Garden has been buzzing. Journalists reported seeing trucks carrying lobster meat and donuts, while police announced road closures around the arena.
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Only 100 guests invited; Signed NDAs
The billionaire singer and three-time Super Bowl champion, both 36, kicked off the festivities on Thursday with an exclusive dinner to which only about 100 guests were invited, according to US media.
Swift has been tight-lipped about what is sure to be the wedding of the year, with guests said to have signed non-disclosure agreements.
Up to 1,000 guests are expected to attend Friday’s meeting, according to US media, including models Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne, singer Selena Gomez and actress Zoe Kravitz – all known friends of Swift.
Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammates are also expected to be on hand.
Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw, both close to Swift, will perform, and Ed Sheeran is rumored to be among those taking the stage, according to New York Post Page Six gossip.
Guests are said to not be allowed to have their phones during the main ceremony, which is expected to begin with afternoon cocktails before a reception at night.
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‘So Excited’
Swifties, as the megastar’s fans are known, flocked to the Big Apple locations mentioned in their idol’s lyrics.
Among the most sought-after locations were the “Bus Stop Cafe” in the West Village, which Swift visited, and nearby Cornelia Street, which lent its name to the hit.
“We’re so excited to see Taylor,” Lindsey Bongiorno, 25, told AFP outside Madison Square Garden, hoping to experience the occasion from afar.
“She’s the biggest thing in America — like our royalty, she’s our queen, she’s everything,” said Alyssa Heinen, 24, of Manhattan.
“We’re so happy she found the love of her life, and he just so happens to be such a big deal. It feels like a royal wedding to us.”
