The wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, held this Friday, July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York, not only paralyzed the heart of the Big Apple, but also redefined the rules of celebrity weddings. Among the most talked about details of the considered “event of the century” a surprising absence stands out: the singer decided not to have bridesmaids in her wedding party.

According to information confirmed by People magazine through a statement issued by the singer's publicist, Tree Paine, the couple chose to break with American customs by completely dispensing with bridesmaids and an extensive entourage of groomsmen.

Instead, the bride and groom preferred to give all the prominence of the altar to their respective brothers. Taylor Swift was accompanied at all times by her younger brother, Austin Swift, who assumed the emotional role of “man of honor.”

For his part, the Kansas City Chiefs star had the unconditional support of his older brother, former NFL player and current media figure Jason Kelce, who served as the main godfather (Best Man).

Sources tell People magazine that the interpreter's decision to dispense with a traditional entourage responded to a strategy: to avoid the pressure of having to choose only a few people from her famous and large group of close friends, which includes models, actresses and singers.

By focusing the main roles exclusively on their family members, the couple managed to shield the ceremony from any media controversy or feelings of exclusion among those close to them.

The wedding, officiated with a touch of humor and warmth by the actor and comedian Adam Sandler – a close friend of the couple – brought together a constellation of Hollywood and international sports stars in the stands. Figures of the stature of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Karlie Kloss and Kelce's teammates witnessed the vows looking gala, but enjoying the evening free from the obligations of strict wedding protocol.

For the occasion, the newlyweds wore custom Christian Dior Haute Couture suits, designed by Jonathan Anderson, accessorized with custom-made shoes by Christian Louboutin.