Travis Kelce's heartwarming reaction to marrying Taylor Swift revealed: How NFL star let down his guard during Madison Square Garden ceremony

More details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's ultra-secret wedding are emerging from those who watched the couple say 'I do.' 

Two guests who attended the wedding told NBC News that the couple's exchanges drew tears from the audience - and that the NFL star, 36, was 'more emotional' than the bride, 36, at the ceremony. 

'You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional,' a guest said. 

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Swift and Kelce for comment.

For weeks before the wedding, specifics about the wedding have been kept under lock and key - with guests reportedly under an NDA. 

Yet more information about what unfolded inside Madison Square Garden has been coming to light ever since, despite the restrictions in place. 

'I really can't say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man! Magical,' Kelce's mother Donna Kelce told Macy's during their 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City.

After months of teases, rumors and conflicting reports, the couple finally married in front of 1,000 of their closest friends – and the world's biggest stars – in a colossal blowout at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

They kept fans guessing until the very end, refusing to confirm when exactly they would say 'I Do', or indeed, if they already had. 

But at exactly 7.30pm, the couple shared the news in blockbuster style, lighting up the iconic music venue with video ads which read 'JUST&T MARRIED!', in a romantic nod to their shared initials.

Both the bride and groom were dressed in Christian Dior, her publicist later announced.

There were no bridesmaids, instead, Taylor's brother Austin acted as her 'man of honor', and Travis's brother Jason was the best man.

The couple's Love Story began three years ago this week, when Kelce first laid eyes on the songstress at her Kansas City Eras Tour concert on July 8, 2023.

The Chiefs tight end tried to meet Swift that evening, bringing along a friendship bracelet that contained his phone number. However, his attempt at handing her the jewelry was unsuccessful.

At the same time, Swift was at her own professional peak, traveling the world for her sold-out stadium shows, with Kelce flying in to support her.

Despite their hectic schedules and intense public interest in their romance, Kelce claimed that he felt calmed by both his girlfriend's presence and down-to-earth nature.

'Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people.… When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love,' he told GQ.

When the couple announced their engagement in August of last year, social media exploded in celebration, with fans immediately speculating about their wedding.

Details of the nuptials were shrouded in secrecy since that day, with scant details leaking to the press.

In a statement confirming the marriage, Swift's publicist said in a statement obtained by People: 'The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture.

'They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom. This is the designer's first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry

'Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor’s Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man. The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.'

The couple also clearly didn't spare any expense when it came to their rehearsal dinner.  

Those invited to Thursday night's rehearsal dinner - attended by around 100 of the couple's closest family members and friends - left with an extravagant gift. 

Guests were spotted carrying mysterious velvet boxes embossed with the couple's intertwined 'TT' monogram wrapped in two hearts - the same logo featured on the handkerchief.

Inside, according to Page Six, was a champagne flute adorned with real diamonds.

The outlet also reported that each box included a frayed fabric card printed with what appeared to be the garden from Swift and Kelce's now-famous engagement photos.