Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding continues to generate new details nearly one month after the couple exchanged vows. Jan Ravnik, the “Dancing with the Stars” professional who previously performed as a backup dancer on Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, was among the approximately 1,000 guests invited to the lavish July 3 ceremony in New York City. Ravnik has now addressed his experience attending the highly private celebration, which featured celebrity guests, emotional vows and performances from music legends.
Although Ravnik is remaining protective of the newlyweds’ privacy, he confirmed that the star-studded celebration lived up to its enormous expectations. “I can’t share a lot,” the professional dancer admitted before adding, “It was a great night, yes.”
Ravnik discussed the wedding while speaking with PEOPLE on the DWTS Con red carpet in Palm Springs, California, on July 31. The 31-year-old developed a close professional relationship with Swift after joining the Eras Tour as a backup dancer in March 2023. He remained part of the production until the global tour concluded in December 2024.
Ravnik has also appeared in Swift’s music videos for “The Fate of Ophelia,” “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart” and “Karma.” His inclusion on the wedding guest list proved to fans that their connection extended beyond the stage, but Ravnik refused to disclose any intimate details about the ceremony or reception. His restraint is consistent with the approach reportedly taken by most of the approximately 1,000 guests, as legitimate photographs and videos from inside the celebration have largely remained private.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Transformed Madison Square Garden
Swift and Kelce exchanged vows inside Madison Square Garden after becoming engaged 11 months earlier. Although the iconic venue is best known for concerts and sporting events, it was reportedly transformed into an intimate woodland setting for the ceremony.
One source said the arena was decorated with trees and ferns, while its seats were covered in white. “It looked like a forest,” the insider shared.
After the couple officially tied the knot, the jumbotrons outside the arena reportedly displayed the announcement, “JUST&T MARRIED!”
Ravnik was among the many famous guests invited to witness the moment. The A-list crowd also reportedly included Selena Gomez, Bradley Cooper, Ed Sheeran, Zoë Kravitz, Jason Sudeikis, Ethan Hawke and Jimmy Fallon.
Couple Read Lengthy Vows From Gold Books
Swift and Kelce reportedly exchanged handwritten vows during an emotional portion of the ceremony. According to a source, the couple read their words from gold books, and their “vows were about 20 minutes each.”
Guests were provided with embroidered handkerchiefs to use during particularly emotional moments. The reception began after Swift’s mother directed everyone into a separate room containing a stage. “After the ceremony, Taylor’s mom invited everyone into the reception room where a stage was set up,” the source explained.
Paul McCartney reportedly performed The Beatles’ classic “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” while Stevie Nicks also took the stage during the celebration.
Attendees were served Italian food and sushi from stations positioned throughout the reception area. “There were bars everywhere,” an insider said.
Despite the massive size of Madison Square Garden, the number of guests created a surprisingly packed atmosphere. “It was very crowded!” the source added.
Jason Kelce Says The Wedding Was ‘More Than 10 Out Of 10’
Ravnik was not the only wedding guest to praise the celebration. Jason Kelce, who served as his brother’s best man, described the ceremony as “incredible” and “more than 10 out of 10” during an appearance on Philadelphia radio station 94WIP.
The retired NFL star admitted that watching Travis and Swift exchange vows left him more emotional than expected. “I am a crier. I did cry … Probably cried more at this wedding than I cried at my own wedding, which probably is not acceptable,” Jason joked, before acknowledging that his wife, Kylie Kelce, was “probably not happy about that.”
Jason also confirmed that Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony and praised the comedian for balancing humor with the emotional weight of the occasion. “Obviously, he’s hilarious and he knows how to make it entertaining and funny, but there’s a sweetness to Adam in everything he does, all of his movies, that really resonated throughout,” Jason explained. “I think that Taylor and Travis were fantastic in the ceremony.”
Brad Pitt Was Among Jason Kelce’s Memorable Encounters
Rather than holding a conventional reception, Swift and Kelce reportedly turned the evening into an enormous party attended by people from dramatically different stages of their lives. “My favorite moments were just the different people that are at this wedding, right?” Kelce said.
He added, “Like, in one moment, I’m going (from) seeing Brad Pitt pop out of a corner and talking to him, and then in the next moment, I’m seeing Mrs. Clark who ran the attendance at Cleveland Heights High School.”
Jason also expressed amazement that so little footage from inside the celebration has become public despite the enormous guest list. “I haven’t seen any legitimate photos really from the wedding. It’s remarkable that there was a thousand people inside Madison Square Garden … and there’s really not a lot out there,” he said.
He suggested that the lack of leaks come from the amount of planning Swift and Kelce devoted to making the ceremony feel private.
