Overview
- The ceremony took place at Madison Square Garden on July 3 and was attended by about 1,000 guests, according to multiple accounts.
- Swift’s representative confirmed that Sandler, a longtime friend, presided over the vows after guests initially thought his entrance was a joke.
- Attendees say Sandler spoke for roughly 20 to 30 minutes, mixing jokes, brief songs and sincere advice such as urging the couple to kiss often.
- Guests report both Kelce and Swift read long, personal vows—each lasting about 30 minutes—that left many in the audience in tears.
- The multi-day, highly staged event transformed MSG into an enchanted, castle-like setting and combined strict privacy controls with a star-studded guest list.