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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wouldn't be MSG's first wedding. See who came before

Updated June 25, 2026, 7:04 p.m. ET
While it might seem shocking, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding at Madison Square Garden won't be the first time the venue has seen such an event. In between sports and concerts, Madison Square Garden has been home to two major wedding ceremonies in New York City's history. Here's a look at the famed vows that took place at MSG as rumors of Swift and Kelce's venue of choice continue to grow.
While it might seem shocking, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding at Madison Square Garden won't be the first time the venue has seen such an event.

In between sports and concerts, Madison Square Garden has been home to two major wedding ceremonies in New York City's history.

Here's a look at the famed vows that took place at MSG as rumors of Swift and Kelce's venue of choice continue to grow.
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On June 5, 1974, signer Sly Stone married Kathy Silva at Madison Square Garden in a lavish ceremony. Bishop B.R. Stewart (3rd from R) officiated the wedding onstage. Stone and Silva are pictured together by the microphone taking their vows.
On June 5, 1974, signer Sly Stone married Kathy Silva at Madison Square Garden in a lavish ceremony.

Bishop B.R. Stewart (3rd from R) officiated the wedding onstage. Stone and Silva are pictured together by the microphone taking their vows.
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Stone and Silva smile during their 1974 wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Stone and Silva smile during their 1974 wedding at Madison Square Garden.
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As part of the ceremony, Stone (C) held a concert while attendees watched.
As part of the ceremony, Stone (C) held a concert while attendees watched.
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Stone performs during his wedding in Madison Square Garden.
Stone performs during his wedding in Madison Square Garden.
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Another notable wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden, Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Hak Ja Han, famously married 2,075 couples during a mass wedding event on July 1, 1982.
Another notable wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden, Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Hak Ja Han, famously married 2,075 couples during a mass wedding event on July 1, 1982.
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Rev. Sun Myung Moon blessed 4,150 young men and women during the mass event.
Rev. Sun Myung Moon blessed 4,150 young men and women during the mass event.
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Two brides congratulate each other during the ceremony.
Two brides congratulate each other during the ceremony.
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Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Hak Ja Han, during the July 1 ceremony at Madison Square Garden.
Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Hak Ja Han, during the July 1 ceremony at Madison Square Garden.
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While not a wedding ceremony, another notable event that occurred at Madison Square outside of sports and music was Marilyn Monroe's birthday serenade to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
While not a wedding ceremony, another notable event that occurred at Madison Square outside of sports and music was Marilyn Monroe's birthday serenade to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
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Similarly, a more recent event held at Madison Square Garden outside of sports or concerts, was Mass facilitated by Pope Francis on September 25, 2015.
Similarly, a more recent event held at Madison Square Garden outside of sports or concerts, was Mass facilitated by Pope Francis on September 25, 2015.
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