The Big Apple is preparing for the wedding of the year. According to a Page Six source, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have set their wedding date for July 3rd in New York City, and invitations to save the date are already on their way. The news comes as a surprise to many, as rumors circulated months ago that the ceremony might take place in Rhode Island, where the pop superstar owns a sprawling estate adjacent to a hotel. However, a source revealed to the aforementioned publication that in November the couple considered discarding that option in order to "go all out" at a unique location with a larger guest capacity. With this decision, Swift and Kelce join a long list of celebrities who have chosen New York City as the setting for their "I do's." Among them are Beyonce and Jay-Z, who married in their Tribeca apartment in 2008; Hailey and Justin Bieber; Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola; Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick; and Catherine Zeta-Jones with Michael Douglas.

A Love Story with a New York Background

The choice of July 3rd is no coincidence. July 4th is, as is well known, Taylor Swift's favorite holiday, and this year also marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, which adds an even more special patriotic touch to the celebration.

Swift's ties to New York run deep. In 2014, she moved into two adjoining penthouses in Tribeca, which she converted into a spacious duplex. Since then, she has expanded her property by acquiring the townhouse next door and a 325-square-meter loft in the same building, currently valued at over $50 million. The couple frequently stays there and enjoys dining at the city's most iconic restaurants, such as the Waverly Inn. That same year, Swift wrote "Welcome to New York" as an ode to the metropolis. The song, which captures the city's vibrant and chaotic energy, was used to promote tourism during her tenure as New York's Global Welcome Ambassador (2014-2015). Later, in 2019, He was once again inspired by a city address to title a song on his album “Lover.”

Kelce, a champion with the Kansas City Chiefs,You have also expressed your admiration for the city. “It's great to just get swept up in the city's atmosphere.”

The couple, who announced their engagement last August, have been frequently seen strolling through the streets of New York.