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Global pop star Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) star Travis Kelce are celebrating their wedding with a star-studded ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden, where hundreds of celebrity guests are expected to attend one of the year's most closely watched entertainment events.
The celebrations began on Thursday with an exclusive rehearsal dinner attended by approximately 100 family members and close friends. Friday's main ceremony is expected to host up to 1,000 guests under strict security measures, with reports indicating that attendees signed non-disclosure agreements and will not be permitted to use mobile phones during the event.
Among the expected guests are several of Swift's longtime friends, including singer Selena Gomez, models Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne and actress Zoe Kravitz. Kelce's teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs are also anticipated to attend.
Entertainment is expected to feature performances by Stevie Nicks, Tim McGraw and Ed Sheeran, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six.
Large crowds of fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden throughout the day in hopes of catching a glimpse of the couple or arriving guests. The event coincides with celebrations marking the United States' 250th anniversary.
Swift and Kelce have kept wedding details closely guarded, revealing little publicly. However, Page Six reports that several U.S. outlets suggest the couple may have already privately exchanged vows ahead of Friday's larger celebration.
According to media reports, the couple also plans to donate $26 million to charitable organizations in New York, Kansas City and other communities as part of the wedding celebrations.
Swift, a 14-time Grammy Award winner, continues to build on a record-breaking music career, while Kelce is preparing for his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs after helping the franchise win three Super Bowl titles.
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