NO ONE WAS READY FOR THIS LEVEL OF DRAMA!” Taylor Swift’s Madison Square Garden Wedding to Travis Kelce Turns Into a Shock-Filled, Star-Exploding Spectacle as Dior Gown Reveal, Emotional Aisle Moment, and A-List Chaos Leave the Internet in Total Frenzy! “What was supposed to be private… instantly became the most talked-about moment on Earth.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially husband and wife.

After months of teases, rumors and conflicting reports, the couple finally married in front of 1,000 of their closest friends – and the world’s biggest stars – in a colossal blowout at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

They kept fans guessing until the very end, refusing to confirm when exactly they would say ‘I Do’, or indeed, if they already had.

But at exactly 7.30pm, the couple shared the news in blockbuster style, lighting up the iconic music venue with video ads which read ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’, in a romantic nod to their shared initials.

Both the bride and groom were dressed in Christian Dior, her publicist later announced.

Guests have since gushed over the ‘epic, great and life changing’ ceremony, with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos joking: ‘Who knew Madison Square Garden could be so intimate?’

Kelce’s uncle, Don Blalock and wife Joan Bender Rice, arrived back at the Ritz around 1.15am, with Rice hailing the wedding as ‘fantastic!’

Adam Sandler was the officiant, and delighted the crowd with a ‘funny’ and ‘touching’ service.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married on Friday in a spectacular ceremony in Madison Square Garden

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married on Friday in a spectacular ceremony in Madison Square Garden

At exactly 7.30pm, the couple shared the news in blockbuster style, lighting up the iconic music venue with video ads which read 'JUST&T MARRIED!'

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At exactly 7.30pm, the couple shared the news in blockbuster style, lighting up the iconic music venue with video ads which read ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’

There were no bridesmaids, instead, Taylor’s brother Austin acted as her ‘man of honor’, and Travis’s brother Jason was the best man.

His daughters were the flower girls, tossing petals at Taylor’s feet as she made her way down the aisle with a string quartet playing one of her own songs as she made her entrance.

After the ceremony came an elegant dinner – before an Alice in Wonderland meets Wizard of Oz themed party on the lower level of the venue.

The guest list was a dazzling array of the world’s biggest stars.

Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Lena Dunham and Dakota Johnson were among the bride’s closest friends there.

Steven Spielberg was also in attendance, and Beyonce and Jay Z are also understood to have attended.

There was also Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Hugh Grant, Graham Norton, Jessica Alba, Tom Brady, Chris Rock and almost every NFL player imaginable.

They all arrived at MSG in air-conditioned SUVs, while an army of NYPD officers and fans sweated it out on the streets amid suffocating, 100 degree temperatures.

Taylor Swift's father Ed is seen arriving back his hotel after the wedding bonanza

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Taylor Swift’s father Ed is seen arriving back his hotel after the wedding bonanza

The party stretched late into the night, but not everyone stayed. Tom Brady made a quick exit at around 10pm after the ceremony and the wedding reception

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The party stretched late into the night, but not everyone stayed. Tom Brady made a quick exit at around 10pm after the ceremony and the wedding reception

Chris Rock was another early departure, making his exit shortly after the dinner had wrapped

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Chris Rock was another early departure, making his exit shortly after the dinner had wrapped

ABC star Michael Strahan was also seen leaving the party early, as was Jessica Alba

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ABC star Michael Strahan was also seen leaving the party early, as was Jessica Alba

Dakota Johnson departs her hotel in a black halter gown for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

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Dakota Johnson departs her hotel in a black halter gown for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis arrives at Madison Square Garden in an SUV

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Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis arrives at Madison Square Garden in an SUV

Bradley Cooper made his way to the wedding in a dapper tuxedo. His longtime girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, is Swift's closest confidante

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Bradley Cooper made his way to the wedding in a dapper tuxedo. His longtime girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, is Swift’s closest confidante

Hadid showed her appreciation for her actor boyfriend's look as they left for the wedding on Friday

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Hadid showed her appreciation for her actor boyfriend’s look as they left for the wedding on Friday

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Karlie Kloss and her husband, Joshua Kushner, made a surprise addition to the guest list – after reports of a feud in recent years

Hugh Grant, who attended The Eras Tour with his daughter, was in attendance with his wife, Anna Eberstein on Friday

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Hugh Grant, who attended The Eras Tour with his daughter, was in attendance with his wife, Anna Eberstein on Friday

Singer Fergie and Dita Von Teese, ‘the Queen of Burlesque,’ arrived back at the Ritz just after 2am.

Both women rushed inside the hotel and refused to answer questions.

But in an extraordinary moment, Von Teese came back outside and posed for the cameras in an exquisite white and cream flowing gown with appliqué detailing and 3D flowers on the shoulder.

She refused to answer questions, telling reporters ‘I signed an NDA.’

Another returning wedding guest, Andrew Whitworth, an NFL broadcaster, hailed the celebration ‘a great night.’

The event shut midtown Manhattan down – blocking traffic and causing chaos in one of the busiest parts of the city.

Kloss’s attendance was a surprise.

Swift did not attend Kloss’s 2019 wedding after the pair had a rumored feud over the model’s close bond with the singer’s nemesis Scooter Braun.

Kelce was joined by his brother, Jason, members of the Kansas City Chiefs team, and longtime friends Ross Travis and Aric Jones.

Guests included business executives, singers, movie stars and models.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was said to have been intentionally left off the wedding guest list by the couple, while every other player on Kelce’s team was said to be in attendance.

The blockbuster bash kicked off at around 3.30pm, when the first in a fleet of 500 chauffeur-driven cars arrived at the iconic Manhattan venue.

There was a steady stream of stars throughout the afternoon, each making their way into the arena via a tunnel that shielded them from public view.

Swift and Kelce made their entrance at 5pm, according to planning permits obtained by New York City officials.

The couple’s marriage was publicly announced by MSG and Paine at 7.30pm. The Empire State Building also lit up in blue to celebrate the wedding.

Dozens of stars fled the venue before midnight struck, despite the celebrations scheduled to go on until at least 4am.

Swift's longtime friend Camila Cabello stunned in a revealing red lace gown

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Swift’s longtime friend Camila Cabello stunned in a revealing red lace gown

Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, opted for colorful looks for the wedding

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Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, opted for colorful looks for the wedding

Ethan Hawke, who appeared in Swift's Fortnight music video, attended with his wife, Ryan

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Ethan Hawke, who appeared in Swift’s Fortnight music video, attended with his wife, Ryan

Swift's publicist, Tree Paine, looked stunning in a neutral-colored gown with a sculptural cut at the neckline

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Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, looked stunning in a neutral-colored gown with a sculptural cut at the neckline

NGL star Matt Stafford and his wife, Kelly, looked stylish as they headed to the venue

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NGL star Matt Stafford and his wife, Kelly, looked stylish as they headed to the venue

Jimmy Fallon looked in high spirits as he arrived at the wedding in New York City

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Jimmy Fallon looked in high spirits as he arrived at the wedding in New York City

Swift's best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, looked ethereal in a silky brown dress complete with a floral-detailed corset

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Swift’s best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, looked ethereal in a silky brown dress complete with a floral-detailed corset

Country star Miranda Lambert looked elegant in a black dress as she stepped out

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Country star Miranda Lambert looked elegant in a black dress as she stepped out

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 Explosive drama rocks Taylor Swift’s wedding: Travis Kelce’s Bro Squad ‘seethe’ over intimate snubs

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Brady, George Stephanopoulos, Chris Rock, Hugh Grant, Steven Spielberg, Jessica Alba and Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid were among the quits who called it quits early.

The event is believed to have been a mind-blowing stream of surprises and musical performances, though with every guest required to sign an NDA before even receiving their invitations, the details remain unusually scarce.

There were some clues in the boatload of deliveries at MSG throughout the week.

Swift’s crews had been preparing for days, bringing in lavish food and elaborate sets for what appears to have been a fairytale, secret-garden-themed spectacle.

There were rumors of a castle being constructed inside the venue, a possible ode to her 2008 Love Story music video, in which she portrayed a modern-day Juliet, waiting for her Romeo.

There were forests of trees, thousands of peach and pink roses, and what even looked like bedframes being hauled into the arena throughout.

As for the food, deliveries from the likes of Sartiano’s – a trendy Manhattan eatery the pair frequent – and Krispy Kreme were spotted arriving at the venue earlier in the week.

Fans were disappointed by the lack of photographs.