Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 for a New York City permit covering her high-profile wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Friday. The payment included costs associated with the city’s response to the star-studded event. The ceremony attracted major public attention and required extensive security arrangements across Manhattan.
Speaking to reporters, Mayor Mamdani said Swift had already paid the full permit fee after being asked whether she would reimburse the city for police overtime. He said the payment, exceeding $160,000, covered both the permit and the official response required for the event. City authorities deployed a large police presence to manage crowds and traffic during the celebrations.
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Swift and Kelce’s wedding took place over two days at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. Hundreds of celebrities attended the event as police temporarily closed surrounding streets to ensure security and public safety. The ceremony quickly became one of the year’s most talked-about celebrity events.
According to Forbes, the total cost of the wedding is estimated to have exceeded $20 million. The report also said the couple donated $26 million to several charities before their wedding. However, the overall cost of the celebration has not been officially confirmed.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce remain among the world’s most closely followed celebrity couples. Their wedding generated widespread media coverage and significant public interest, reflecting their global popularity across the entertainment and sports industries.