Speculation surrounding the upcoming wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reached new heights on Friday, after fans, neighbors and news outlets spotted a large tent erected in the yard of an oceanfront property in Rhode Island.
The white tent was seen in Rhode Island
According to TMZ, a large white tent appeared on the grounds of the Ocean House property this week, sparking speculation that a wedding is imminent. The white tent went up on the property, a day after Swift’s friends were spotted arriving at her mansion. Next to the tent, video footage reportedly shows workers laying a wooden floor under the tent as setup continues.
Wedding planner reaction:
According to TMZ, the couple originally intended to host a big celebration at a resort in Rhode Island. Although Ocean House has been linked to reports of Swift and Kelce’s wedding, wedding planner Elizabeth Hall denied the reports, saying the venue was booked for her client and not the celebrity couple.On Friday, amid news reports that wedding preparations are underway for the Swift-Kelce wedding, Hall took it upon herself to post photos of the tent being erected and wrote, “The tent is going up.” He also posted photos of the Ocean House property and wrote, “Arrived the week of Mr and Mrs’s wedding.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce did not file a marriage certificate
Meanwhile, TMZ reports that Taylor and Travis have yet to file for a marriage license in the city of Rhode Island. Brian Patrick Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, told the outlet that as of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, no marriage licenses had been issued for the coming week.According to Kennedy, obtaining a marriage license through the Westerly Town Clerk’s Office is generally a straightforward process with relatively quick turnarounds. He added that Rhode Island does not offer confidential marriage licenses, but the state’s marriage records are protected by law and not accessible to the public.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce begin wedding preparations
Earlier this week, a video posted online showed the high-profile activity at the singer’s Rhode Island property, prompting speculation that a bachelorette party, pre-wedding celebration or other important event may be taking place.