Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rehearsal dinner: Live updates from MSG

Mama Kelce has touched down in the Big Apple ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding weekend.

Donna landed on Thursday morning and was spotted walking through a New York City area airport.

A source told TMZ that one of Swift's drivers picked up the mother of the groom and took her straight to Madison Square Garden.

Page Six previously reported that Swift and Travis' rehearsal dinner will be held at the arena on Thursday night with about 100 people attending.

The couple will host more than 1,000 guests at Friday’s Madison Square Garden wedding.

Donna Kelce (pictured here with Travis in 2025) has touched down in NYC. Getty Images for Netflix

Look what she made him do.

Michael Rubin finally addressed Page Six’s April reporting that he pushed up his annual Fourth of July bash because of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

The Fanatics boss held his star-studded bash at his Hamptons home on Wednesday instead of his usual July 3 or July 4 date as Swift, notably, is set to tie the knot in New York City on Friday.

Michael Rubin (pictured above in July 2024) addressed moving his annual Fourth of July bash ahead of Taylor Swift’s wedding.michaelrubin/Instagram michaelrubin/Instagram

Page Six reported in April that Rubin would hold the star-studded Hamptons event on Wednesday, as Swift (pictured above in September 2024) was set to wed Travis Kelce on Friday. GAMR / BACKGRID

While Rubin claimed to People on Tuesday that he “didn’t change [his plans] because of that date,” he then copped to being “certainly aware of the date” and not wanting “people to have to choose.”

The 53-year-old told the outlet he had been “debating the dates” before ultimately making a decision.

“People come to the White Party no matter when we do it,” he added. “The White Party is going to be spectacular.”

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As a passionate Swiftie of 15 years who’s been writing about fashion for nearly two decades, I’ve spent much of my career covering Taylor Swift’s sartorial choices, from her stage costumes to her street style. I’ve documented each and every one of her eras, from the cowboy boots and curls of her country debut to the snake prints of “Reputation” to the sequins that defined her “Life of a Showgirl” press tour.

But the dress Swift wears this weekend to marry Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden will be something else entirely: a reflection of Taylor the Person, not Taylor the Performer. And for a hopeless romantic whose love songs are the stuff of legend, that gown will serve as the ultimate symbol of Swift’s fairytale ending, the “happily ever after” she’s been writing about since she was a teenager. To quote the mastermind herself: It’s been a long time coming.

Wearing bridal-coded Schiaparelli Haute Couture at the 2024 Grammys FilmMagic

When I recently asked the team at Kleinfeld Bridal to share their predictions for Swift’s dress, buzzwords like “timeless,” “classic” and “feminine” jumped out — and that’s exactly what I envision for her as well. Given the Grammy winner’s fondness for “Love Story”-coded corsets, Old Hollywood references and vintage details, we can likely expect one (or all) of the above elements to factor into her wardrobe for the big day, which will almost certainly include multiple outfit changes.

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She knows places.

Taylor Swift has enlisted the help of Sartiano’s, one of her favorite New York City restaurants, for her and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

A truck for the Big Apple’s Mercer Hotel eatery was spotted outside of Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, in photos obtained by Page Six.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (pictured above at Sartiano’s in May) have enlisted the help of the New York City restaurant for their wedding. JosiahW / BACKGRID

The vehicle was spotted driving up the following day, loaded with focaccia bread.

It is unclear whether the catering is for the couple’s Thursday evening rehearsal dinner or Friday wedding.

Swift and Kelce, both 36, last made headlines for dining at the Manhattan restaurant in May.

At the time, the couple was all smiles and holding hands on their way in and out of the hotspot.

Sartiano’s, notably, is run by Scott Sartiano, who is also behind Zero Bond, which Swift often frequents in NoHo.

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They’re going to be celebrating at Madison Square Garden for the second time in three weeks.

A source tells us that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have invited “the starting lineup for the Knicks,” including Jalen Brunson, to their wedding bash on Friday.

Swift and her pals started a Knicks tee trend — that the New York Post happily got on board with — when she attended one of the team’s games last month. Swift yelled so loud during he game that she could barely recite her Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction speech the following night.

Taylor Swift invited the New York Knicks starting five to her wedding. NBAE via Getty Images

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart makeup part of the Knicks starting five. NBAE via Getty Images

“The quality of my speaking voice is the product of [something] that I am not sorry for… I was lucky enough to go to a Knicks game last night,” she said of her raspy tone after Steven Spielberg presented her with the honor.

“I screamed for 100% of it,” she continued about the Knicks game. “And then I got home and was like, ‘I gotta stop screaming,’” she quipped.

An insider told us at the time that Swift attended the game because “she’s a huge fan of the Knicks and really wants to be there to support them.” And now they may be there supporting her nuptials and partying until the wee hours with the couple come Friday, we hear.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce aren’t asking everyone to sign on the dotted line.

While many guests at the couple’s wedding have been required to sign non-disclosure agreements, the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s inner circle have not been asked to do the same, a source exclusively told Page Six.

“Their closest friends and family haven’t been asked to sign NDAs,” the insider said. “Protecting their privacy is just something everyone in their inner circle has always naturally done.”

While many guests have been required to sign non-disclosure agreements, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s inner circle have not been asked to do the same, a source exclusively told Page Six. The couple is pictured above in March 2026. Billboard via Getty Images

“Nobody wants to be the reason details leak,” the source continued. “The people in their inner circle have gone out of their way to protect them. Some even offered to sign NDAs simply to give Taylor and Travis extra peace of mind.”

According to the insider, Swift and Kelce, both 36, are “incredibly grateful for the people around them.”

“They know there’s enormous interest in every detail of their wedding plans, so they don’t take for granted how fiercely loyal their friends and family have been,” the source noted.

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A feast fit for a king — and queen!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding will likely feature a top-notch menu, Page Six can exclusively reveal.

We saw food and ingredients of all kinds being delivered to New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s rehearsal dinner and Friday’s nuptials.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are likely treating their wedding guests to a feast, Page Six can exclusively reveal. Page Six

Workers carried boxes containing lobster meat, blackened chicken, packaged chicken, boneless skinless chicken breasts and chicken legs into the venue.

They were also seen transporting French fries, thick-cut onion rings, red and orange peppers, romaine and other produce, eggs, heavy whipping cream and whole milk.

Additionally, we spotted a Krispy Kreme truck pulling up to the arena; however, it’s unclear whether the donuts are related to the wedding, as there is a KK store inside Penn Station located just below MSG.

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Drastic new measures are being taken outside Madison Square Garden to keep Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding details under wraps.

On Wednesday morning, Page Six saw strategically placed semi-trucks outside the iconic New York City arena, completely blocking the view to the main loading dock off 33rd Street.

It appears the delivery trucks have started backing up into the loading area to keep the unloading process more of a secret.

Drastic new measures are being taken outside Madison Square Garden (as seen above) to keep Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding details under wraps. Page Six

We were told the red truck, specifically, was dropping off lighting.

Meanwhile, we spotted workers outside other MSG entrances wrapping tall barricades with black mesh tarps.

Simultaneously, trucks began delivering artificial trees to the venue.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden will last over 10 hours, Page Six can exclusively confirm.

Sources revealed the timeline for Friday’s big bash, which will follow a rehearsal dinner with 100 guests at the arena’s Infosys Theater from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. ET Thursday night.

On the wedding day, doors open for guests at 3:30 p.m., with cocktail hour beginning at 4 p.m. on the sixth-floor concourse. The ceremony will then start at 5:30 p.m. on the arena floor.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden will last over 10 hours, Page Six can confirm. (The couple is pictured above at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.) Billboard via Getty Images

On Friday, doors open for the couple’s guests at 3:30 p.m., cocktail hour begins at 4 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. GC Images

The reception kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to end at 2:00 a.m.

Over 1,000 guests are expected on Friday.

Page Six confirmed Swift and Kelce, both 36, are set to tie the knot at the New York City arena on July 3.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rehearsal dinner will be held at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Page Six can confirm.

Sources told us that the theater is a secure location that will help avoid any attention from paparazzi.

Page Six has reached out to MSG for comment.

The rehearsal dinner for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (pictured above) will be held at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Page Six can confirm. Janet Mayer / SplashNews.com

Sources told us that the theater (seen above) is a secure location that will help avoid attention from paparazzi. MSG

The Infosys Theater is a 5,600-seat entertainment venue located inside the iconic New York City-based arena.

The theater has hosted performances by music icons like Elton John, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan and Kanye West over the years, along with tapings of “Wheel of Fortune” and the Daytime Emmys.

It’s also been the stage for pivotal sporting events like the NBA Draft from 2001 to 2010.

Although Swift has never performed at the Infosys Theater, she has put on several concerts inside the main MSG arena.

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Madison Square Garden’s corporate employees are banned from the arena ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated wedding, Page Six has exclusively learned.

“MSG is off limits to all corporate employees this week,” a source told us Tuesday, adding that the employees “were not given a reason why it’s a no-go zone.”

According to our source, the employees will be able to return to work July 5.

Reps for MSG, Swift and Kelce did not immediately respond to our requests for comment.

Madison Square Garden’s corporate employees are banned from the arena ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, Page Six has exclusively learned. The couple is pictured in May. GC Images

Meanwhile, TMZ reported that staffers who work in the event production department are not allowed to have their phones on them, presumably so they can’t take pictures of the setup.

The employees — who don’t know details about the event at hand — are also reportedly wearing wristbands and have to go through an extra layer of security when they show up for work.

Event staff is scheduled to be in the building early Friday morning, per the outlet. 

As Page Six previously reported, Swift and Kelce are set to wed at the 20,000-seat New York City arena in the coming days.

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Welcome to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding venue.

A red carpet was rolled out in front of Madison Square Garden on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the couple’s New York City nuptials — and promptly removed.

Workers were photographed covering the iconic venue’s entrance steps with red fabric.

A red carpet was rolled out — and ripped up — outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s nuptials. Matthew McDermott for NY Post

The couple (pictured above on May 23) are set to wed at the iconic venue Friday. NBAE via Getty Images

The decor is for a “wedding,” an employee shared with Page Six.

The carpet, however, was quickly ripped off of the stairs, with an individual explaining it wasn’t supposed to be rolled out yet.

Page Six overheard a worker say the carpet was supposed to be the color purple.

Within minutes of it being installed, the red carpet was gone.

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