New York: Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and soccer player Travis Kelce have married, the singer’s publicist announced Friday as guests attended a star-studded ceremony at New York’s Madison Square Garden that marked a three-year love story.“Just got married!” Shown on a giant screen outside a Manhattan sports arena. Swift’s publicist confirmed via email that the Grammy-winning musician has married the Kansas City Chiefs star.Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, singing “Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married!” said the publicist’s statement under the title. Sandler was said to be a friend of the couple.Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as “man of honor” and Kelce’s brother, retired football star Jason Kelce, was best man.The bride and groom wore dresses by Christian Dior and Swift chose jewelry designed by Cartier, the statement said. No photos were released.Stars like Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Fallon and Abbie Wambach were seen entering the gardens on a scorching day when temperatures topped 38 degrees Celsius. Hugh Grant, Jason Sudeikis and Ethan Hawke also visited the venue.Onlookers, including fans known as “Swifties”, were straining to catch a glimpse of the celebrity crowd at the event, which has been billed as “America’s royal wedding”, held amid heavy security atop one of New York’s major transit hubs. One fan showed off a pink and white friendship bracelet that read “Team Bride.” Another held a handmade sign that was a new take on a Swift song. “Karma is the main person who comes straight to MSG,” it said.Fourteen-year-old Gentry Vaughn of Michigan and her mother Danielle stopped to look at the “Just and Not Married” sign. “We follow him because we love him so much,” Gentry said.Jane Lowry, a 15-year-old high school student from Texas on vacation in New York, climbed scaffolding across the street to catch a glimpse of visiting celebrities. “I wanted to see Taylor Swift because I really like her music,” Lori said. He also said that he had seen only two football players from his vantage point.Swift documented her romances and breakups in her music, and Lori said she was looking forward to new releases during her marriage. He added, “I think she’d write some lovely songs about it.”According to a social media account of the landmark, the lights atop the Empire State Building turned pale blue on Friday evening, epitomizing the saying that “something blue” brings good luck to a wedding.Workers spent several days this week unloading food and scenery in the prestigious Manhattan area for the big event, which was shrouded in secrecy. US media reported that the pair had invited more than 1,000 people to celebrate at the start of a long holiday weekend, when the country marks the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence from British rule.The couple said through a publicist on Thursday that they had donated $26 million this week to several charities in the city and elsewhere.The pair’s love story began in 2023 when Kelce tried unsuccessfully to meet Swift backstage at one of her concerts, but managed to catch her attention and warm her heart by opening up about her disappointment on a podcast. Both are 36 years old.As the relationship grew, they made public appearances together at her concerts, her Kansas City Chiefs games and “Saturday Night Live,” leading to an engagement announcement on Instagram in August 2025 that read, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”One of the most successful musicians of all time, the author of “Love Story” and “Shake It Off” has won 14 Grammy Awards and broken records with a global concert tour that has made her a billionaire. (This is a Reuters story)