The rehearsal dinner for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kicked off a grand wedding weekend at Madison Square Garden, featuring celebrities and increased security. Around 100 guests attended the event, held at the Infosys Theater inside the venue. Streets were closed, and black SUVs entered the premises as preparations were in full swing.

The gathering was part of a larger celebration planned for the weekend. Following the rehearsal dinner, a significant event with 1,000 attendees was scheduled for the next day.

Swift’s wedding faced a challenging element common in wedding planning: weather. A heatwave hit New York City, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, complicating the festivities. Swift’s lyrics from “The Fate of Ophelia” eerily echoed the weather conditions, as everyone near the venue was affected by the high temperatures. Despite the heat, fans eagerly waited outside the Garden, hoping to catch a glimpse of the ceremony’s participants.

Elsewhere in the city, friends of the couple were spotted, adding to the anticipation. Selena Gomez shared a shot from her car, while Lena Dunham was seen with her window down. Chiefs players arrived at the airport, and Camila Cabello and Dua Lipa were busy at a recording studio. Jack Antonoff and his designer sister Rachel Antonoff appeared in formal attire, while Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid made their presence known in the city. Even so, outside the venue, dedicated fans were confined to views of a garage area, holding onto the hope of glimpsing the newlywed couple.