Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Pals Spotted in New York Days Before Expected Wedding

Hannah SacksWed, July 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM UTC

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Sabrina Carpenter (left), Ed Sheeran (center) and Aaron Dessner (right)Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/Getty -

Ed Sheeran and Aaron Dessner were spotted in upstate New York on June 30, just about 60 miles away from Dessner's Hudson Valley recording studio

In New York City on the same night, Sabrina Carpenter was seen enjoying dinner at Emmett's on Grove

Swift's three close friends seem to be spending time in the area just a few days before she's expected to tie the knot with fiancé Travis Kelce

Three of Taylor Swift's close pals are officially in New York just a few days before she's reportedly set to marry fiancé Travis Kelce.

On Tuesday, June 30, Ed Sheeran and Aaron Dessner were both spotted in upstate New York, enjoying a meal at BuonaSera on the Lake in Malta, New York. Owner Danielle Hartwyk shared a selfie with the "Shape of You" singer on her Instagram, writing in her caption that they'd received a "surprise visit" from Sheeran and Dessner.

"We had a surprise visit from Ed Sheeran and Aaron Dessner @aarondessner tonight at the restaurant!" she wrote. "Thank you for being so generous with your time and your kindness to our guests and our staff! It really was the highlight of our night!"

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Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter in February 2025Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

BuonaSera on the Lake is about 60 miles away from Dessner's recording studio, Long Pond Studio, where Swift and Sheeran have both recorded several of their songs. Swift also filmed her live folklore special at Long Pond.

Further downstate in New York City, Swift's friend and fellow musician Sabrina Carpenter was seen enjoying a meal out with friends at Emmett's on Grove in the West Village.

The "Espresso" singer was seen in the background of a video shared on X, wearing her trademark blond locks long and what appeared to be a leather jacket.

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Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran in February 2024Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

Last week, The New York Timesreported that Swift and Kelce have rented out Madison Square Garden for a multi-day event, and a City Hall representative later confirmed to PEOPLE that a permit has been filed through the City Street Activity Office to shut down the area around MSG.

Then on Monday, June 29, trucks were spotted outside the iconic New York City venue with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations into MSG. A few black equipment boxes were seen, including one which was labeled "Garden Party" in purple.

Sources told PEOPLE that there were around 40 MSG employees all in uniform working to prepare the space, with staff "working through the night" for a "big event."

Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner in April 2023Credit: Octavio Jones/TAS23/Getty

On Tuesday, staff was seen putting down red carpet at MSG, per a video posted by Deuxmoi. The stairs leading into the south entrance were covered in the red velvet rug as staff continued to prepare for the event. However, just a few hours later, the carpet was removed, according to Page 6.

Although the couple has kept most of the details of their upcoming wedding private, sources told Page Six and Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, 78, a longtime friend and collaborator of Swift, will sing during their nuptials.

Swift and Kelce got engaged in August 2025 after nearly two and half years of dating. The two announced their happy news on Instagram with a fittingly cheeky caption: "Your gym teacher and your English teacher are getting married."

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