Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skip traditional bridal party to honor 2 special loved ones at wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped a traditional bridal party to honor two special loved ones at their Madison Square Garden wedding in New York City on Friday.

Swift chose to have her younger brother, Austin Swift, as her “man of honor,” while Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, served as his best man.

In the most surprising twist yet, the couple’s officiant was Adam Sandler, who shared a screen with the groom in the 2025 sports comedy “Happy Gilmore 2.”

The actor has also appeared on the Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast numerous times.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce posing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (pictured together in March) skipped a traditional bridal party at their Madison Square Garden wedding in New York City on Friday. Billboard via Getty Images
Taylor Swift with her brother Austin Swift at the 2014 Golden Globes after-party.
Swift chose to have her brother, Austin Swift, as her “man of honor.” They are pictured together in January 2014. Getty Images for The Weinstein Company

After Sandler pronounced Travis and Taylor husband and wife, the words “JUST&T MARRIED!” appeared atop a pink background on multiple digital screens surrounding the outside of the iconic arena.

Simultaneously, the Empire State Building served as their “something blue” with perfectly timed lighting.

Though photos have not yet been released, Page Six is told the pair’s wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by Jonathan Anderson.

Austin Swift in a suit and tie, smiling faintly at the premiere of
Austin, now 34, is pictured in 2017. AFP via Getty Images
Jason and Travis Kelce smile while sitting on a brown couch at New Heights Live in LA.
Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, served as his best man. They are pictured together in June. Getty Images for Wondery

Anderson is the creative director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, and he worked in “close collaboration” with the duo to create their ensembles.

This is a big day for the him, too, as we’re told the bride’s gown is his first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity.

Taylor and Travis both wore shoes custom made by Christian Louboutin, with the pop superstar opting to accessorize with Cartier jewelry.

Jason and Travis Kelce sitting on a stage at Cannes Lions 2025.
Jason is also Travis’ podcast co-host. They are pictured together in June 2025. Ella Pellegrini
Adam Sandler on a red carpet, wearing a tuxedo and waving.
The couple’s officiant was Adam Sandler (pictured in May 2017). Mike Marsland

She and the NFL star exchanged vows in front of family members, friends and A-list peers, including Jason Sudeikis, Dakota Johnson, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Kelsea Ballerini, Benson Boone, Maren Morris, Hugh Grant, Jimmy Fallon, Erin Andrews, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Mitch Schwartz, Eric Stonestreet and more.

As we previously reported, Taylor and Travis’ big day began with a 4 p.m. cocktail hour on the sixth-floor concourse of MSG, with doors opening at 3:30.

The ceremony itself took place at 5:30 on the arena floor, followed by the reception, which will run from 6:30 to 2 a.m.

Adam Sandler in a tuxedo at an SNL afterparty.
Travis made a cameo in the Sandler-starring 2025 movie “Happy Gilmore 2.” The actor is pictured in February 2025. GC Images
Two large digital screens on a building in New York City display
After Sandler pronounced them husband and wife, the words “JUST&T MARRIED!” appeared atop a pink background on multiple digital screens surrounding the outside of the iconic arena. REUTERS

Ahead of the nuptials, Page Six exclusively learned that an area of the arena had been set up as a forest, complete with trees and carpet that resembles grass.

The area also features a space reserved for games and activities concealed behind long, flowy curtains, we were told.

Notably, Travis proposed to his girlfriend of two years in the garden-esque backyard of his Kansas home in August 2025.

Empire State Building lit in blue at night.
The Empire State Building served as their “something blue” with perfectly timed lighting. @EmpireStateBldg / X
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sitting together at a restaurant.
Taylor and Travis’ wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by Jonathan Anderson. They are pictured together in July 2025. Travis Kelce/Instagram

We were told the approximately 1,000 wedding guests lucky enough to score an invite to the blowout bash would be treated to performances by Stevie Knicks and Tim McGraw while indulging on top-notch food.

Taylor and Travis, both 36, hosted a more intimate rehearsal dinner Thursday night for 100 of their closest loved ones.

“Guests ate, drank and hung out on a pink carpet,” a spy told Page Six of the event, which took place at the Infosys Theater inside MSG and ran from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Dinner was catered by one of the singer-songwriter’s favorite restaurants, Sartiano’s.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kissing at the US Open tennis match.
The newlyweds (pictured together in September 2024) exchanged vows in front of 1,000 family members, friends and A-list peers. Annie Wermiel/NY Post
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embracing in a garden, with Taylor's hand on Travis's face, showing her engagement ring.
Taylor and Travis, who got engaged in August 2025, hosted a more intimate rehearsal dinner at MSG Thursday night for 100 of their closest loved ones. Instagram/ Taylor Swift

We heard chandeliers and peach-and-pink floral arrangements decorated the space and that each guest received a bejeweled keepsake as a party favor.

Attendees were photographed leaving the festivities clutching black velvet boxes etched with the lovebirds’ initials.

An insider told us each box was presented with a fabric-printed image of what appeared to be the garden from Taylor and Travis’ engagement and that the box itself contained a crystal-encrusted champagne flute.

Page Six exclusively learned earlier this week that the two legally wed in a private manner before their elaborate celebration.