Plans for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated wedding at Madison Square Garden appear to be moving into full swing.
Photos taken for the Daily Mail on Monday showed large trucks pulling up to the famed New York City arena — home to the Knicks and Rangers — while equipment was brought inside.
Although the 36-year-old singer-songwriter and her 36-year-old NFL star fiancé have not publicly confirmed the wedding venue, reports have suggested they are planning to marry at the Garden over the July 3 weekend, with the apparent setup adding fuel to speculation.
The Daily Mail has contacted Swift’s representative for comment.
Multiple semi-trailer trucks were seen lined up outside the arena, their open doors offering a glimpse at the materials being unloaded.
The loading zone was cordoned off with metal security barricades, while nearby “No Parking” notices indicated the area surrounding the venue would be restricted from June 20 through July 4.
Preparations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored Madison Square Garden wedding appear to be gathering pace; the couple are pictured together in Kansas City, Missouri, in January 2025
Photos taken for the Daily Mail on Monday showed large trucks arriving at the landmark indoor arena as equipment was moved into the building
While the singer–songwriter and her NFL star fiancé, both 36, haven’t confirmed where their wedding would be held, the two are reportedly planning a ceremony at the Garden, and the arrival of equipment seemed to confirm the location
Some appeared to be loaded with crates and what looked like racks of electronics, possibly for a musical performance.
There were also some visible hints that the trucks were related to Swift’s upcoming nuptials, including a sign on equipment being unloaded that read, ‘Return to Nashville.’
The trucks appeared to have signs taped above the doors to the trailers reading ‘TAIT 1 – AUD DECK’ and ‘TAIT 2 – VER.’
‘TAIT 2’ appears to refer to a stage equipment transportation system that was developed by TAIT Towers.
According to the manufacturer, the units are modified shipping containers that house heavy audio, lighting, and stage automation equipment.
The containers are fully functional and feature built-in lifts that allow the enormous speakers and mechanical equipment to be directly lifted into a performance-ready configuration.
The system has been used in major tours, including Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour.
They proved to be particularly beneficial for her shows, as the low-key shipping containers could save time and space when it came to set-up, and they also helped to disguise their true purpose.
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There were also some visible hints that the trucks were related to Swift’s upcoming nuptials, including a sign on equipment being unloaded that read, ‘Return to Nashville’
The trucks appeared to have signs taped above the doors to the trailers reading ‘TAIT,’ followed by numbers indicating the different trucks
One of the signs indicated the trailer was filled with the ‘AUD BUILD DECK,’ which appeared to refer to audio equipment for the celebration
Multiple forklifts were seen unloading the equipment, much of which was wrapped up in large tarps to obscure its purpose
Several equipment crates were plastered with flyers decorated with a skull and crossbones that indicated they were the ‘Property of Jet Sets,’ an LA-based company that creates lavish sets and scenery for high-profile live events
In addition to signs for the scenery company, there also appeared to be equipment from a transportation company, a lighting service, and a company that specializes in piping and draping, according to Page Six
One of the signs indicated the trailer was filled with the ‘AUD BUILD DECK,’ which appeared to refer to audio equipment for the celebration.
Multiple forklifts were seen unloading the equipment, much of which was wrapped up in large tarps to obscure its purpose.
Several equipment crates were plastered with flyers decorated with a skull and crossbones that indicated they were the ‘Property of Jet Sets.’
The flyers had the phone number of a Los Angeles–based company of the same name that creates lavish sets and scenery for high-profile live events.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Jet Sets for comment but has not yet received a response.
Among the pallets being carried into Madison Square Garden was one that appeared to have a large roll of green carpet that could be unrolled to create a fake grass effect.
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In addition to signs for the scenery company, there also appeared to be equipment from a transportation company, a lighting service, and a company that specializes in piping and draping, according to Page Six.
One crate spotted by the publication had ’40” Mirror Ball’ printed on the side, which may have been a reference to Swift’s Top 40 hit Mirrorball, which was featured on her 2020 surprise album Folklore.
One crate spotted by the publication had ’40” Mirror Ball’ printed on the side, which may have been a reference to Swift’s Top 40 hit Mirrorball, which was featured on her 2020 surprise album Folklore; she and Kelce are pictured in January 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland
The entire loading area had been surrounded by metal security barriers, along with ‘No Parking’ signs stating that the area around the arena was off-limits from June 20 to July 4
Workers at the scene whom Page Six spoke to claimed to be in the dark about what the setup was for. ‘We aren’t told anything. Everything is so tight-lipped,’ one worker told the publication
In December, she revealed in an interview with Stephen Colbert that the tune – one of only a handful of Folklore songs that she co-wrote with Jack Antonoff – holds a special place in her heart, as she considers it one of the best songs she has written to date.
While some vendors didn’t seem to have any issue with making their connection to Swift’s apparent nuptials public, some appeared to have their business names covered up or blacked out for extra secrecy.
Workers at the scene whom Page Six spoke to claimed to be in the dark about what the setup was for.
‘We aren’t told anything. Everything is so tight-lipped,’ one worker told the publication.
Ahead of the highly anticipated event, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s wedding planner – who pulled off their secret nuptials in 1996 – weighed in on the rumors that Swift and Kelce are to be married soon.
‘I don’t think it’s gonna be at MSG. I don’t,’ RoseMarie Terenzio predicted on CBS Mornings on Monday. ‘I could see her doing something for her fans at MSG,’
Terenzio stated, ‘She has such an emotional connection to her fans, and she understands that relationship so well that I think there’ll be something for the fans.’
Swift and Kelce’s reported upcoming wedding has been shrouded in mystery, prompting John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s wedding planner to weigh in; pictured in March
‘I don’t think it’s gonna be at MSG. I don’t. I could see her doing something for her fans at MSG,’ RoseMarie Terenzio predicted; pictured in May 1991
Swift and Kelce have not confirmed a wedding date or venue, and and the pop star usually announces any public events.
Terenzio guessed that Swift and Kelce could be married already.
‘I think it’s amazing. People are so invested in those two and I think they’re really invested in them having their moment, I really do,’ the Fairy Tale Interrupted author emphasized.
She mused, ‘Their effervescence as a couple – they’re always cheering each other on. I just think people are invested in giving them a beautiful wedding.’
Referencing her experience helming Kennedy and Bessette’s surprise ceremony, the public relations expert said the trick is to only tell ‘people you know very well.’
She also suggested the use of decoys to throw off sleuths, and refraining from sending texts, emails, or any other written correspondence.
She advised that all communications be done ‘by phone or in person.’
Terenzio shared that when she orchestrated the Kennedy wedding, ‘We left itineraries for Ireland around the office.’
Terenzio even guessed that Swift and Kelce could be married already, and just using MSG as a venue to celebrate
A source told NBC News that 1,100 guests have RSVP’d are expected to attend Swift and Kelce’s July 3 wedding, and that they were required to sign an NDA before receiving electronic invites
Back in 1996, Terenzio pulled off the impossible with Kennedy Jr and Bessette managing to evade press and marry undetected on Cumberland Island in Georgia.
Media outlets missed the marriage, which took place in a chapel without electricity on the secluded, undeveloped barrier island. Only 40 guests were present. The feat is largely proclaimed as one of the world’s most successful secret weddings.
Terenzio said she’s confident the hitmaker and Kansas City Chiefs sensation will manage to keep their wedding details under wraps.
‘I think those two could do it, and especially her,’ she added. ‘She just has such savvy about everything that she does and I think she could do it.’
A source told NBC News that 1,100 guests have RSVP’d and are expected to attend Swift’s July 3 wedding, and that they were required to sign an NDA before receiving electronic invites.
It’s been reported that wedding guests will not know the address until the morning of the event.
In early June, an insider exclusively told the Daily Mail that the couple decided to ’embrace the spectacle’ of a giant wedding.
Business owners in the highly congested MSG area later voiced concerns over a potential loss of revenue and security accommodations.
According to TMZ, less than one month before the expected event, local bars and restaurants claimed they had yet to receive details regarding the major event that is sure to have an impact on their establishments.
