Graham Norton and his husband Jono McLeod were among the first celebrities spotted arriving in New York for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's highly anticipated wedding at Madison Square Garden. The talk show host, wearing a blue t-shirt and joggers at the airport, had been promised an invitation by Swift when she appeared on his show in October 2025. During that appearance, Swift joked she was inviting 'anyone I've ever talked to' and noted that the only stressful wedding planning is when guest space is limited.
Star-Studded Guest List Takes Shape
Other familiar faces making the journey include Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who was spotted arriving with family members. Waller-Bridge has been part of Swift's inner circle for years and cheered her on during the London leg of the Eras Tour in 2024. A memorable moment from that tour saw Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott sprinting back to the VIP tent as soon as Swift's song Style began playing, a clip that became a social media favourite.
Dua Lipa appears to have beaten many guests to New York and was photographed arriving at Electric Lady Studios alongside Camila Cabello, sparking speculation of a potential collaboration. Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for Swift on the Eras Tour, was seen dining with friends in Manhattan. Ed Sheeran also fueled wedding festivities rumours after being spotted having dinner with Swift's longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner in upstate New York, just a short drive from Manhattan. Swift has previously joked she would struggle to stop Sheeran from commandeering the microphone at the reception.
Music Legends and NBA Stars Expected
Rumours are swirling that music legends Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are set to perform, promising a reception entertainment line-up akin to a Grammy Awards ceremony. According to reports, Swift and Kelce have also invited the starting five from the New York Knicks—Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart—after they helped deliver the team's long-awaited NBA Championship earlier this year. Brunson has previously admitted he's a huge Swift fan, making him one of the few guests who might be as excited to meet the bride as the groom.
Exclusive Guest Policy and Venue Details
Despite Swift's joking about inviting everyone, the wedding does not have an open-door policy. Reports indicate that plus-ones have only been extended to guests' married partners, meaning friend Gigi Hadid might attend solo unless her partner Bradley Cooper received his own invitation. Swift was seen heading to Hadid's condo earlier, driving into the garage with tinted windows as paparazzi swarmed.
Madison Square Garden is a hive of activity, with rumours of an entire castle being built inside as the A-list couple spare no expense. With a guest list that includes half of Hollywood, the music industry, and the New York Knicks' starting lineup, the hardest part of the wedding may be finding a table plan big enough.
