Travis Kelce makes first comment on his wedding to Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce has just given fans their first taste of what went on at his wedding to Taylor Swift, offering a rare glimpse into the celebrations directly from one half of the newlywed couple.

It was one of the most talked-about ceremonies of the summer. The Kansas City Chiefs star and the pop star tied the knot on 3 July at New York’s Madison Square Garden in a ceremony that was surprisingly private and kept out of the view of the public.

The wedding itself was a star-studded affair, bringing together a host of celebrity guests from across the worlds of music, sport and entertainment. Actor Adam Sandler even officiated the ceremony, but despite all the A-list guests, details from inside the celebrations have remained firmly under wraps.

Aside from a few tantalising glimpses, including a look at the handkerchiefs and signs displayed across New York after the couple exchanged vows, we’ve heard remarkably little about what really happened behind the scenes. Until now.

On Wednesday, Kelce called the wedding ‘the best night of my life’ as he thanked the guests who attended. He also called the ceremony ‘a crazy night’.

The NFL star and the singer have kept much of their nuptials a secret. No official photos have been released.

Kelce was speaking to reporters at the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp in Missouri where the team is preparing for the upcoming season.

When speaking about the venue, he commented: “It was kind of cool to live out my childhood dream of being in that venue, the mecca of all sports venues, being able to get married there,” he said, per the BBC.

Madison Square Garden (MSG) is the home arena for the New York Knicks basketball team and the New York Rangers hockey team. It’s also a major live venue for concerts and Swift has performed there multiple times during her 20-year career.

Kelce revealed he wanted to attend a game when the Knicks were having a good playoff run last year, but wasn’t able to due to prior commitments.

The team ended up winning the NBA championships for the first time in nearly six decades this summer.

“My wife went when I was stuck in mini camp so I didn’t get the opportunity to go then.” he said, referring to Swift as his wife for the first time publicly.

The ‘Opalite’ singer attended game 4 of the NBA Finals where she sat courtside. The Knicks won against the San Antonio Spurs in a 107-106 finish.

"I can't thank the owners of MSG enough for allowing us to get the opportunity to do that, knowing that we wanted a private event and everything, and it was perfect," he said.

He later joked about having AC in the building during the wedding which took place as the country experienced a heatwave.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship timeline

July 2023

Travis Kelce attends Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show in Kansas City. He later admits on his New Heights podcast that he tried to give her a friendship bracelet with his number on it, but was unsuccessful.

September 2023

Swift makes her debut appearance at one of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs games, watching from a suite alongside his mum, Donna. Swift and Kelce are seen leaving the stadium together.

October 2023

The singer supports Kelce at another one of his games, this time in New Jersey. She's joined by the likes of Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, and Hugh Jackman.

Later this month, Swift and Kelce are snapped holding hands in New York after both making surprise cameos on Saturday Night Live.

November 2023

Speaking of how their romance came about, Kelce tells The Wall Street Journal: “There were definitely people she knew that knew who I was. I had somebody playing Cupid.”

December 2023

In her TIME Person of the Year interview, Swift reveals that she and Kelce spent ‘a significant amount of time’ getting to know each other before she was seen at his NFL games.

She adds: "By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple. I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard-launch a first date.”

January 2024

A video shows the pair sharing a kiss to celebrate the New Year.

February 2024

Swift travels from Tokyo to Las Vegas to watch Kelce and the Chiefs win the Super Bowl.

The couple has a loved-up celebratory moment on the field after the game, hugging and kissing away.

Later this month, the NFL star is seen supporting his girlfriend at an Eras Tour show in Sydney.

June 2024

The couple go Instagram official after Swift’s first Eras Tour show at London’s Wembley Stadium. The singer posts a selfie of them with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte backstage.

A day later, Kelce makes his Eras Tour debut, joining Swift on stage at Wembley. He dons a tuxedo and top hat for the transition between ‘The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived’ and ‘I Can Do It With a Broken Heart’.

September 2024

While accepting the Video of the Year award at the VMAs for her song ‘Fortnight’, Swift says: “The thing is, this video seems very sad when you watch it, but actually it was like, the most fun video to make.

“Something that I’ll always remember is that when I would finish a take and I’d say ‘Cut,’ and we’d be done with that take, I would always just hear someone like, cheering, and like, ‘Woo!’ Like from across the studio where we were shooting it and that one person was my boyfriend Travis.”

December 2024

Kelce throws Swift an Eras Tour-themed party to celebrate her record-breaking tour.

February 2025

Swift once again attends the Super Bowl, however, Kelce’s team are less successful this time.

June 2025

The couple step out for their red carpet debut at Kelce's Tight End University in Nashville.

August 2025

Swift finally appears on New Heights, where she announces her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl.

The couple also give a rare insight into their relationship, with the hitmaker joking that the podcast ‘got her a boyfriend’.

On 26 August, Swift and Kelce share news of their engagement on Instagram with the caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

July 2026

Swift and Kelce tie the knot at Madison Square Gardens in a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler. The 1,000-strong, A-list guest list included Bradley Cooper, Hugh Grant, MGK and Dakota Johnson.