Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding was packed with celebrity guests, major performers and a venue built for spectacle, but the couple’s vows are getting the most attention now.
Entertainment Weekly reported that Swift and Kelce read personally written vows from gold books during their July 3 wedding in New York City.
Guests told NBC News that Swift sang parts of hers, while Kelce appeared more emotional during the exchange.
The Vows Were Long, Personal and Emotional
The vow exchange reportedly lasted about 20 minutes each. Entertainment Weekly reported that two guests said the couple wrote the vows themselves, rather than relying on short standard lines.
The same account said Swift sang parts of her vows, giving the ceremony a direct connection to the part of her life fans know best.
Page Six reported that guests described both Swift and Kelce as tearful, but said Kelce cried more. The outlet also cited reports that Kelce was nervous at the altar but kept himself composed while reading his vows.
Another reported detail said Swift became emotional when Kelce promised to protect her forever.
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One Detail About Swift’s Words Stood Out
PEOPLE reported that Swift praised Kelce’s character during the vows, including a story about the kind of person he was in high school.
According to the outlet’s sources, Swift spoke about Kelce sitting with bullied or less-popular classmates despite being a star athlete. PEOPLE reported that the tribute to his kindness and integrity moved Kelce during the ceremony.
The Wedding Still Had a Major Celebrity Scale
The ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler, and George Stephanopoulos later described the vows on Good Morning America as real, vulnerable, serious and silly.
Entertainment Weekly also reported that guests included Gigi Hadid and Lena Dunham, among other familiar names.