Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Forces NYC Bar to Close

The wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden caused trouble for a local business. A bar owner on West 31st Street told TMZ his establishment was forced to close Friday evening through most of Saturday due to the event. Initially told the sidewalk would remain open, the entire area was sealed off at the last minute.

When the bar announced the change on social media, Swifties lashed out, claiming the lost revenue was trivial compared to Taylor's 'Love Story' and demanded an end to 'slander.' A wave of negative reviews followed, with users calling the owner 'a real piece of s***' and accusing him of looking for a handout.

Before the big day, several bar and restaurant owners around MSG told TMZ they expected the wedding to hurt their business, dreading losses during a holiday weekend. Ironically, few Swifties actually showed up—one owner noted that media far outnumbered fans, contrary to expectations of crowds.

The newlyweds did not reach out to the affected bar, leaving the owner resigned to the situation. Meanwhile, Bon Jovi performed at the Garden that night, with fans reportedly partying without issue.

The incident sparked online debate: many defended small businesses, arguing that even celebrity events shouldn't harm ordinary people, while others supported Swift, calling the inconvenience temporary and the wedding a milestone.