McCartney, Nicks Join Swift Wedding Celebration

McCartney Revives a Song Unheard Live Since 1964

McCartney and Swift have a well-documented friendship. The two appeared together on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2020. Their mutual admiration made McCartney a natural choice for what many guests are calling a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

Stevie Nicks Joins Swift Onstage for Dreams

Stevie Nicks also took the stage during the reception. The Sun, via Yahoo! News, reported that Nicks performed

The New York Times had an advance scoop that Swift did a sound check with Nicks before the performances began. The rehearsal was kept tightly under wraps, matching the overall secrecy of the event.

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Tom Hanks, Dior Gowns, and a Star-Packed Guest List

The celebrity sightings did not stop with the performers. Tom Hanks was spotted leaving the venue alongside McCartney, according to People via Meaww. The guest list of around 1,000 people included close friends and fellow celebrities from both Swift's and Kelce's worlds.

Swift wore Dior Haute Couture for the occasion, a detail that drew wide attention from fashion media. The couple kept most design choices private until after the event, in keeping with the highly guarded nature of the whole celebration.

MSG Becomes the Most Famous Wedding Venue of 2025

Holding a wedding at Madison Square Garden is itself a statement. The arena, famous for concerts and championship games, gave the event a scale few private ceremonies can match. Swift, who has sold out MSG multiple times on her Eras Tour, turned the venue into something entirely new.

Between McCartney's rare song, Nicks joining Swift onstage, and a guest list full of icons, the reception set a high bar. The Independent noted the event drew heavy media attention well before the couple officially confirmed any details, reflecting the couple's massive combined public profile.

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