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Mayor Says Swift Paid Six‑Figure Sum After Madison Square Garden Wedding

It reimburses the city for the permit that covered police overtime for the July 3 ceremony.

Overview

  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden on July 3 in a private ceremony attended by about 1,000 guests.
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that Swift has already paid more than $160,000 to cover the event permit and the city response, including police overtime.
  • Permits required street closures and traffic controls around MSG and the event used strict secrecy measures such as device collection, NDAs, and no‑fly restrictions to limit photos and leaks.
  • Industry and trade sources estimate the overall production costs at tens of millions of dollars, commonly cited in the $20 million to $30 million range, while some specific line items such as a reported $60,000 street‑closure fee remain less definitive.
  • The wedding fell during a busy holiday and sports schedule, forcing multiagency coordination and prompting city officials to warn they may limit large private events that place heavy demands on municipal resources.