While ships from around the globe floated on the Hudson River for the country’s birthday celebrations, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marked their union at Madison Square Garden. The wedding, described as a multiday and complex event, captured the public’s imagination as if it were a royal occasion.
On Thursday and Friday, despite intense heat, hundreds gathered outside the venue. Fans relished the moment, turning it into a festive gathering, though few details emerged about the event inside.
Official statements and careful observations of deliveries to the venue provided some insights. However, the privacy of the ceremony meant that the public and fans did not get a view of the couple during the celebration.
Images taken by Lanna Apisukh, Lexi Parra, Adrienne Grunwald, Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet, and Natalie Keyssar for The New York Times documented the scene outside the venue, highlighting the enthusiasm and dedication of fans who turned out for the event.

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