The upcoming Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding has brought strict new rules for Madison Square Garden employees as the couple prepares for their big New York City celebration. MSG employees are facing phone bans and security checks while staying completely in the dark about the event they are helping to set up.
Reports confirm that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have rented out the famous arena for their wedding events this week. The couple is set to host a private dinner for around 100 guests on Thursday, followed by a larger party for roughly 1,000 attendees on Friday. The Friday event will start with a cocktail hour at 4 p.m. and will last until 4 a.m. Saturday morning.
MSG Employees Face Strict Phone Ban and Security Rules
Madison Square Garden employees working on event production for the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding are not allowed to bring their phones during work shifts. While workers have not been told the exact reason, sources believe the rule exists to stop anyone from taking pictures of the wedding setup.
Staff members are also wearing wristbands, which is not typical for regular events. They have to go through additional security checks when they arrive for work. Employees are working without knowing who is behind the event. One worker even thought the setup was for a graduation because of the large number of curtains inside.
The MSG wedding rules go even further for corporate staff. Madison Square Garden corporate employees are completely banned from the arena this week. An insider told Page Six that “MSG is off limits to all corporate employees this week,” and the workers were “not given a reason why it’s a no-go zone.” Corporate employees will reportedly be allowed to return on July 5.
Madison Square Garden Wedding Events and Security
The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden includes multiple security measures to keep the event private. Both Thursday and Friday events will have a strict no-phone policy for every person inside the venue, including guests, vendors, and security staff.
Street closures are planned around the arena. Permits have been filed to close parts of West 31st and West 33rd Streets to both cars and people. Tents and canopies will be set up to block the public from seeing guests arrive and leave. The event company also requested a large tent or canopy outside the arena.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made playful comments about the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding. During a news conference about the upcoming heat wave, he said “If you happen to be getting married at MSG, you will be staying inside and staying cool.” He also joked that “whoever is getting married in New York City, it’s hard to beat the city clerk’s office, but many will try.”
Wedding Guest List and NDA Requirements
The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guest list includes around 100 people for the Thursday dinner and up to 1,000 for Friday’s main event. Invited guests reportedly received electronic invitations that came with non-disclosure agreements. The NDAs do not include any money penalties for breaking the rules.
Sources say the electronic invites are watermarked with each person’s name to track any leaks. Guests reportedly have not been told the exact venue, only the city and the dates of July 2 and 3. The NDAs also reportedly say there is no film release attached to the wedding, which means guests were not asked to sign away their rights to appear on camera. This information makes a wedding streaming special or documentary seem unlikely.
Several celebrities are expected to attend the MSG wedding. Confirmed attendees include Zoë Kravitz, Karlie Kloss, Suki Waterhouse, and NFL player Kyle Juszczyk. Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds are also rumored to be on the guest list. Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are reportedly set to perform at the event. The couple’s guests have been asked to keep all details private, and most have not publicly confirmed their attendance.
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NYC Wedding Preparations Underway
Crews have been busy preparing Madison Square Garden for the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding. Large trucks were seen at the venue on Monday with loading signs that read “Garden Party” and “GP.” Workers unloaded stage equipment, lights, and other gear. One large black box labeled “40-inch mirror ball” and a white staircase railing were also spotted.
A red carpet was briefly rolled out on the steps of the arena on Tuesday but was quickly removed. A worker told Page Six the carpet was not supposed to be put out yet. The New York City mayor’s office confirmed a permit was filed in early June to close roads around the arena from July 2 to 4.
The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding comes during a busy weekend in New York City. The city is hosting World Cup tourists, a parade of tall ships for July 4, and the city’s 250th birthday fireworks. Online prediction markets have seen more than $4.5 million wagered on the couple’s wedding plans. The couple announced their engagement in August last year after their relationship became public in September 2023.
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