New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed on 10/7 that Taylor Swift personally covered the substantial security costs for her wedding to football player Travis Kelce, which took place last week. The payment, exceeding 160,000 USD, addressed public criticism regarding the deployment of a large police force for the private event. Mamdani clarified that the funds specifically covered event permits and heightened security measures throughout the celebration, with permits finalized days before the wedding.

A sign outside Madison Square Garden displayed "JUST&T MARRIED!" on Taylor Swift's wedding day. *Photo: AP*

The mayor's statement came in response to widespread social media commentary, where some users expressed concern that taxpayer money might have been used for the celebrity wedding. Mamdani's clarification underscored that Swift and Kelce bore the financial responsibility for their security. This aligns with the couple's recent philanthropic efforts; on 2/7, representatives announced that Swift and Kelce had donated 26 million USD to various charities that week.

The highly anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce was held at Madison Square Garden on 3/7, drawing over 1,000 guests, including numerous A-list celebrities. The couple hosted a rehearsal dinner for approximately 100 close family members and friends the day before. To ensure safety and privacy, they requested the closure of streets near the venue and arranged for a significant police presence over the two-day event.

While the couple has yet to release wedding photos or details, industry experts have offered insights into the potential costs. Some wedding planners estimate the entire event could have reached tens of millions of USD. Regarding security alone, Bill Gage, a former US Secret Service agent, told The Telegraph that Swift and her husband could have spent between 3 million USD and 5 million USD (nearly 80 billion VND - 132 billion VND). This estimate includes pre-event security planning, the coordination of Swift's private security team with venue staff, and the operation of a remote monitoring center. Gage likened the security scale to "a presidential visit."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attended the opening ceremony of Tight End University summer camp in 2025. *Photo: Instagram/ TEU*

Following their nuptials, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly spent their honeymoon at the luxury Yellowstone Club resort in Montana, according to Daily Mail. People later reported that the couple met Travis's brother, Jason Kelce, and his wife in Montana shortly after. On 10/7, Page Six noted that the newlyweds attended the wedding of JuJu Smith-Schuster, Travis's former teammate, in California. This event marked their first public appearance as a married couple, with Swift wearing a pink floral dress and Kelce a gray suit.

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Taylor Swift, 37 years old, began her career in 2006 and was once known as the "country music princess" of American music. She is now one of the world's most famous vocalists, having received many awards and honors. Forbes estimates her current net worth at 2 billion USD. Travis Kelce, the same age as Swift, is an American football superstar who has set many NFL (National Football League) records.

The couple started dating in 2023 after Kelce garnered Swift's attention at The Eras Tour concert in Kansas City, USA, in 7/2023. They pursued their relationship discreetly before going public in 9/2023. On 26/3, Taylor Swift surprised many by bringing her fiance to the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, marking their first joint appearance at a music event.

Phuong Thao (according to Hollywood Reporter, People, Page Six)