Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly made big plans to get married at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
However, the power couple is said to have been initially interested in having a coastal wedding in Rhode Island, which was set for June 13, before having to change plans.
Now, insiders are revealing the real reason behind their pivot, as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new wedding day, July 3, draws near.
Sources shared with Us Weekly that Swift and Kelce had to ditch plans to get married in Rhode Island due to security concerns.
According to the news outlet, the duo had fallen in love with the environment and wanted a coastal wedding. But due to the scale of the ceremony they had in mind, and media attention, they had to pivot to MSG.
“Taylor and Travis really wanted their wedding in Rhode Island, and June 13 was the date, but security wouldn’t have worked because it could get out of hand with that kind of scale of an event,” an insider says.
“Taylor and Travis really wanted their wedding in Rhode Island, and June 13 was the date, but security wouldn’t have worked because it could get out of hand with that kind of scale of an event,” an insider told the publication.
The source further noted that although Swift initially planned the event in Rhode Island, where she owns a mansion in Westerly’s Watch Hill neighborhood, she ultimately booked several alternative venues across the country for different dates.
“Ocean House [in Westerly] was planned at one point, and then plans changed to New York,” the insider said.
Rhode Island Was ‘Difficult’ To Keep Secure For The Couple’s Wedding, As ‘So Many People Wanted To Come’
Speaking more about the couple’s wedding, the source shared that the nature of Rhode Island posed a security risk for Swift and Kelce.
“Rhode Island wasn’t great because the nature of the access and the perimeters were too difficult to secure,” the insider said. “So the main issue with Rhode Island ended up being security.”
They continued, “Everything was being planned in Rhode Island, and so many people wanted to come that plans had to change because it became bigger.”
With Rhode Island out of the picture, Swift and Kelce will reportedly be getting married at MSG, which the singer is said to have booked for July 2 to July 4, with her wedding date scheduled for July 3.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Hinted At Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Although Swift and Kelce have yet to share details about their upcoming nuptials officially, there have been several hints that it is bound to happen at Madison Square Garden in early July.
One of the biggest hints came from the Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, who mentioned the couple’s wedding while speaking about keeping the city safe, especially amid ongoing events, like the World Cup.
He said, “I am fully confident in the work of the NYPD, as well as our state partners, in delivering that safe experience.”
“We are the biggest city in the country,” he continued. “We are used to big events, and we are incredibly excited for the [World Cup]. We know it coincides with the Knicks’ [NBA] Finals run. We know it coincides with July 4, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding — all happening at the same time — and we are so excited to welcome the world here.”
Travis Kelce’s NFL Colleague Spoke About The Upcoming Wedding And Gift Requests
Another confirmation of Kelce and Swift’s upcoming nuptials came from San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle, who revealed he would be attending the couple’s wedding during an interview with ExtraTV.
Kittle, however, dropped a surprising detail about Swift and Kelce’s wedding by sharing that they asked their guests not to give them any gifts.
According to the football player, the couple said they want “absolutely no gifts,” but he has no intention of fulfilling their request as he intends to come with something “expensive.”
“I was thinking, Travis, for some reason, likes old coins,” Kittle told the media outlet. “So I might get him an old coin. Sounds expensive, too.”
Kittle also advised the lovebirds to “have so much fun with all your friends” on their wedding day.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Came Under Fire Over Permit Request To Shut Down NYC Streets
Swift and Kelce’s NYC wedding at MSG has put them under severe scrutiny, especially from business owners who fear their activities would be disrupted by the upcoming ceremony.
Criticism of the couple’s nuptials escalated after it was revealed that they had requested permission to close streets around Madison Square Garden during their wedding period.
It led to a wave of backlash online, with many blasting the couple as “tacky” and accusing them of being “selfish” for not taking business owners in the area into consideration.
However, Swift and Kelce also received support from fans who noted that security was a major issue for the couple, and this would ensure there would be no disruptions on their big day.
