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Sandler’s Most Casual Gig Yet: Hoops in Triple-Digit Heat, Then Marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden
Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, according to a statement from Swift’s representative. The comedian, described as a friend of the couple, led the ceremony after Kelce appeared in a cameo in Sandler’s 2025 film Happy Gilmore 2.The couple, both 36, exchanged vows on the arena floor, which had been transformed with floral arrangements and drapery. Swift’s brother Austin served as her man of honor, and Kelce’s brother Jason was best man. There was no traditional wedding party. Both wore looks from Christian Dior Haute Couture; Swift also wore custom Christian Louboutin shoes and Cartier jewelry. Roughly 1,000 guests attended under non-disclosure agreements, with arrivals including musicians, athletes, and actors. Screens outside the venue displayed “JUST&T MARRIED” after the ceremony.A representative confirmed Sandler’s role as officiant. Guests later described an initial moment of surprise when he appeared, followed by a short speech that leaned into the couple’s circumstances. One attendee recounted Sandler noting they would not have to worry about the traditional “for richer or poorer” language.
A separate report circulating in late August added that Sandler had played basketball in extreme New York heat earlier in the day and arrived in a blazer over a T-shirt and shorts. That detail has not been confirmed by the couple’s representatives and aligns with Sandler’s long-running public preference for casual clothing even at formal events. Multiple outlets, including The New York Times, CBS News, People, and Billboard, reported the officiating role and the July 3 date based on the statement from Swift’s team.The wedding followed an engagement announced in August 2025.
A smaller rehearsal dinner for about 100 guests took place the night before at a theater inside the Garden. The Empire State Building later lit in blue to mark the occasion.Imagine

