Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's closely guarded July 3 wedding has finally begun yielding carefully guarded details, even if photographs remain nowhere to be found, with the exception of the very. Still, whispers have escaped the secret garden inside Madison Square Garden: Adam Sandler presided, Travis Kelce reportedly teared up during the vows, and someone wisely decided that reviving The Beatles' 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' was worth breaking the silence for.

The remarkable detail emerged only after a source spoke exclusively to PEOPLE, offering one of the first meaningful glimpses inside the tightly guarded celebration. According to the insider, Andrea Swift welcomed guests into the reception after the ceremony, where a stage awaited an evening curated by music royalty. Stevie Nicks also delivered a performance, making the guest list look almost secondary.

The choice carried more weight than simple nostalgia. Paul McCartney had not performed The Beatles' 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' since September 20, 1964, during the band's concert at New York's Paramount Theatre. The song then disappeared from his live repertoire for 62 years before unexpectedly returning at Swift and Kelce's reception.

The performance reported by PEOPLE also reflected a friendship built over years of mutual admiration. McCartney and Swift previously shared Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians cover. The two have occasionally praised each other as well. Swift recently praised his album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' while McCartney noted Swift's fame has reached Beatle-sized history.

Although hearing 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' after 62 years was a headline all its own, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's guests were spoiled by a lineup that read like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guestbook.

The legendary performers at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reception was never destined to rely on a single showstopping moment. Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend and mentor to Swift, also took the stage, with attendee Robin Roberts confirming the performance during Good Morning America.

The bride joined the festivities as well. According to The New York Times, Taylor Swift performed a private, original love song written for Travis Kelce after rehearsing with Stevie Nicks before the ceremony. Together, the confirmed performances transformed the reception into an intimate concert where contemporary superstardom met enduring musical history.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

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Itti Mahajan