The Empire State Building in New York City glowed blue on Friday as part of the wedding celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The iconic skyscraper's light display marked their nuptials during a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden, which reportedly began Thursday night and continued into Saturday morning.
Empire State Building Lights Up for Celebrity Wedding
The blue glow from the Empire State Building was specifically in honor of the couple’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. The building’s website announced the special lighting as a tribute to Swift and Kelce's union. This tradition of illuminating the skyscraper for significant events in the city includes other occasions, such as the 4th of July celebrations when it lights up in red, white, and blue.
Swift's choice of blue resonates with the Old English wedding rhyme, “Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, A Sixpence in your Shoe,” which symbolizes good luck and protection for brides on their wedding day. The couple's wedding took place at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, with festivities expected to last until 4 a.m. ET Saturday morning, according to a city permit.
Star-Studded Wedding Celebration at Madison Square Garden
In the lead-up to the wedding, numerous celebrities were spotted arriving at Madison Square Garden. The excitement surrounding the event was palpable, with fans and media gathering to catch a glimpse of the festivities. A giant video screen outside Madison Square Garden also announced the marriage with a dazzling display that read “JUST MARRIED” shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET.
