ESPN’s own Joe Buck let slip some juicy details about the star-studded wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held on July 3, despite feeling like they were still under a non-disclosure agreement.
In his appearance on the “Starkville” podcast Saturday, Buck shared heartfelt memories of the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end tearing up at the sight of Swift — all while recalling rubbing shoulders with several celebrities at the grand affair set in Madison Square Garden.
“Their vows were lengthy,” noted Buck, who was in attendance with his wife, ESPN NFL reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck. “They were crafted beautifully — humorous, touching, and profoundly emotional.”
“Travis was overcome with emotion as he watched his nieces walk down the specially constructed ramp. When Taylor made her entrance, he was even more moved.”
“… Then, I think when they took everyone’s phone and everyone could relax .. and I’m standing next to [singer] Beck, who’s an artist I love … watching Paul McCartney sing ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ for the first time publicly since 1964. It was a pinch-yourself kind of night and I’m glad we got to go.”
Buck also recalled the “star quality” in the room and a conversation he had with actor Tom Cruise.
“I dont know. It feels like were supposed to still be in the NDA mode. I wouldn’t add much, other than I sat at the wedding … I’m sitting there in front of [actor] Brad Pitt, next to [actress] Scarlett Johansson, behind [actor] Hugh Grant and two rows behind Paul McCartney and [actor] Tom Hanks.”
“It was 1000 people, legitimately … It was pretty surreal and the star quality, obviously.
“When you walk in, and for me being 57-years-old, to get to talk to [actor] Tom Cruise for 20 minutes was better than any part of the entire night to me, other than watching them get married.”
Swift and Kelce kept their wedding under wraps, having yet to share photos of the nuptials.
The bride and groom both wore Christian Dior Haute Couture looks and worked in close collaboration with creative director Jonathan Anderson, who designed the pieces in Paris, Swift’s rep confirmed in a statement.
Kelce and Swift, both 36, nearly broke the internet last August when they announced their engagement.