NFL star Ryan Fitzpatrick, a former quarterback, has shared exclusive behind-the-scenes details from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, revealing that comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony. Fitzpatrick told People magazine that the couple's decision to hire Sandler was a standout moment that 'floored everyone.'
Wedding Details and Guest Experience
The wedding, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featured a guest list of approximately 1,000 attendees. Despite the massive scale, Fitzpatrick described the event as 'top notch' in every aspect. He noted that he was still recovering from 'six-plus hours of dancing' after the celebration.
Fitzpatrick, who attended with his wife Liza Barber, expressed his excitement and privilege at being invited. 'When Adam Sandler walked out, it had everybody floored; that was really cool,' he said, adding that 'the ceremony was beautiful.'
Adam Sandler's Role and Comments
Sandler, known for his role in Grown Ups, has connections to both Swift and Kelce. Swift's music has been a staple in Sandler's household, with his children knowing every word to her songs. Kelce recently appeared in Happy Gilmore 2. Sandler previously praised Swift, saying, 'I loved listening to her in the car. I love what she had to say, every message, every melody.' He also described Kelce as 'unbelievably funny and confident' and commented on how good the couple is together.
Other Guest Reactions
Travis's brother, Jason Kelce, who served as the Man of Honor, called the wedding 'incredible' and joked that he had 'way more' than 15 beers. BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James, who was also invited after Swift extended the offer live on air, described the event as 'unbelievably fun' and said he 'still can't quite believe that it happened.'
Good Morning America host George Stephanopoulos noted that the ceremony was 'as intimate as it could possibly be, given that it was Madison Square Garden.' He added that the vows were 'everything you would hope for — real, vulnerable, serious and silly, deeply loving.' Co-anchor Michael Strahan remarked, 'If you ever want to feel what real love is, you felt it in that room with those two.'
Logistics and Entertainment
Greg James revealed that the wedding featured a buffet with food from several of the couple's favorite New York City restaurants, multiple cakes, and an open invitation for guests to dance on stage. The event transformed Madison Square Garden into a 'room full of the most famous people in the world,' according to James, who likened it to 'Madame Tussauds but the wax was animated and you could interact.'
Donna Kelce, the mother of the groom, called the wedding 'magical.' The couple reportedly spent over $20 million on the extravagant affair, which has remained largely private despite global media attention.
