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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Covered $160K NYC Wedding Permit, Mayor Says

Birmingham’s Real Talk

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July 12, 2026

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Covered $160K NYC Wedding Permit, Mayor Says

Taylor Swift paid more than 160,000 for the city permit connected to her recent wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, New York City Mayor...

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CBC News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry in elaborate ceremony at NYC's Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry in elaborate ceremony at NYC's Madison Square Garden

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 28, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Madison Square Garden wedding?

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Madison Square Garden wedding?

The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

MSG Permit Points to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding in New York on July 3

A permit filed near Madison Square Garden closes streets July 2-4 for an event of up to 999 people, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named Taylor Swift's wedding alongside the city's July 4 celebrations. Neither Swift nor Travis Kelce has confirmed the location.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Video] JUST IN - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden with the weddin [...]

JUST IN - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden with the wedding officiated by Adam Sandler — Fox@disclosetv

USA TODAY

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· Jul 10, 2026

Taylor Swift paid $160K in fees for NYC wedding, Zohran Mamdani says

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals Taylor Swift paid the city a hefty amount for her Madison Square Garden wedding to Travis Kelce. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/07/10/taylor-swift-wedding-msg-nyc-travis-kelce-zohran-mamdani/90880023007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Times of India

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· Jul 5, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: 20 wild details from New York ceremony

In a dazzling display of love, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exchanged vows at Madison Square Garden, an event veiled in secrecy, complete with NDAs and a ban on phones. Officiated by Adam Sandler, the ceremony featured live performances by legends Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks. Guests reveled in a whimsical 'Secret Garden' reception adorned with childhood mementos and bespoke gifts.

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Related coverage for "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Covered $160K NYC Wedding Permit, Mayor Says": CBC News — Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry in elaborate ceremony at NYC's Madison Square Garden. Borneo Bulletin — Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Madison Square Garden wedding?. The Eastern Herald — MSG Permit Points to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding in New York on July 3. Disclose.tv — [Video] JUST IN - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden with the weddin [...]. USA TODAY — Taylor Swift paid $160K in fees for NYC wedding, Zohran Mamdani says. Times of India — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: 20 wild details from New York ceremony