Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding ceremony has been making headlines for all the right reasons since they took over Madison Square Garden to say “I do.”
From star-studded wedding guests to reports of an emotional vow exchange between the couple, some guests have had nothing but great things to say about the nuptials.
However, as the days go by, other attendees have given less-than-stellar reviews of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, with guests calling the raffle moment “bizarre” and “demeaning.”
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Wedding Guests Talk ‘Demeaning’ Raffle Moment
Guests from Kelce and Swift’s wedding have mixed feelings about the couple’s ceremony, particularly their reception.
The massive 1,000-guest celebration faced swift scrutiny from those in attendance, with one person previously noting that “the ceremony was really long” due to personal vows that lasted “around 20 minutes” each.
The dinner arrangements allegedly sparked complaints among the celebrity crowd. Expressing disbelief at the setup, another attendee remarked, “I couldn’t believe that there was a buffet at the wedding of the year.”
Now, another guest has slammed the couple’s decision to have a raffle draw at their star-studded wedding reception, saying, “It was really bizarre. Straight after the ceremony, Taylor and Travis did a raffle and gave out expensive gifts for an hour. Everyone was weirded out.”
“It was a circus meet-and-greet,” the source continued, per the Daily Mail. “Everyone kind of felt like, why are they giving away Chanel bags as if we are all their poor fans? It was pretty demeaning. It killed the vibe.”
Big-Name Celebs Reportedly Didn’t ‘Care’ To Participate In The Couple’s Raffle As Some Left Early
Speaking more about Swift and Kelce’s raffle event at the wedding, another guest told the news outlet that they thoroughly enjoyed the “playful” raffle, which featured grand prizes like Cartier watches and a classic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle.
However, that enthusiasm may have been fueled by the fact that they walked away with a high-end Chanel purse. The same individual observed that several of the more prominent celebrities in attendance did not “care to play.”
Paparazzi photos seemingly confirmed this claim, as some big names like Tom Brady and Jessica Alba all made early exits, though the precise reasons for their departures remain unknown.
The remaining partygoers were reportedly left whispering about the rumor that some invitees had zero personal connection to Swift and Kelce.
One attendee confessed that they do not actually know them and were surprised to receive the text, concluding that the entire gathering felt “odd” and closely resembled a “corporate charity event.”
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce ‘Worked The Room Like Crazy’ At Their Wedding
In another critic, a source told the news outlet that Swift and Kelce turned their wedding into a “networking event” in an attempt to get the NFL star more Hollywood clout.
“Taylor and Travis worked the room like crazy with Taylor introducing him to every heavy hitter there, especially Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, and Tom Cruise, all people who can help get him cast in movies because he wants to become a big actor after he retires from football,” a guest told the Daily Mail.
The source added, “It felt like a networking event to help Travis get a leg up in Hollywood.”
According to another insider, a few guests who barely knew Swift and Kelce attempted to offer their congratulations during the reception but felt completely snubbed. The source noted that the pop star’s protective circle of friends closely guarded her throughout the evening, essentially limiting any casual interactions.
Chiefs Owner’s Wife Addresses Claims Of Long Buffet Lines At The Couple’s Wedding
Following reports of long buffet lines and seating issues at Swift and Kelce’s wedding reception, a guest came out to condemn the claims, noting that it is “such a false narrative.”
Tavia Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, made the remark in response to a podcaster who had shared the Daily Mail‘s wedding guest claims on Instagram.
“They did not run out of champagne,” Hunt stated. “There were not long lines. Every single person was seated for the ceremony.”
“It could not have been a more fabulous experience,” she continued. “And frankly, it is inappropriate to say things like this when you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about. That is hearsay – not truth.”
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Made Their First Outing As A Married Couple
Away from the drama surrounding the couple’s wedding reception, Swift and Kelce made this first major outing as a couple for another marriage ceremony.
The newlyweds recently joined celebrations for former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk, who wed on Friday at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California.
The coastal nuptials took place just days after Swift and Kelce’s own star-studded wedding festivities. During the event, photographs captured the Grammy winner flaunting a sparkling new band alongside her engagement ring.
Though Swift kept her jewelry relatively subtle, the piece, likely her wedding ring, was clearly visible as she chatted with guests, hugged friends, and enjoyed the reception.
