Country singer Maren Morris is offering a rare glimpse into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden, describing the couple's emotional vows as a perfect blend of heartfelt romance and humor.

"It just felt like you really got a closer look into their love for each other and their sense of humor," Morris told People magazine in an exclusive interview published Saturday . "Being one of 1,000 people that witnessed that, it was an honor."

The "My Church" singer, who previously collaborated with Swift on the "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" vault track "You All Over Me," said the ceremony left guests with a renewed sense of hope .

"It's always an honor, and it's inspiring when you go to a wedding and you feel this huge dose of hope for love," Morris continued. "I think we all felt it that night for them" .

Swift and Kelce, both 36, exchanged vows that reportedly lasted about 20 minutes each, with the pop superstar even singing portions of hers while the NFL star wiped away tears . "You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional," a guest told NBC News .

The guest list read like a who's who of Hollywood and sports royalty, with Paul McCartney performing "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and Stevie Nicks also taking the stage . Morris admitted the celebrity sightings were overwhelming.

"I feel like my neck hurt by the end of the night because I just kept turning my head around seeing people I never thought I'd see before in person," she said with a laugh .

Why this matters

The wedding represents a landmark cultural moment, uniting the worlds of pop music and professional football in a way that transcends typical celebrity nuptials. Swift and Kelce's relationship has captivated the public since 2023, and their decision to transform Madison Square Garden—one of America's most iconic venues—into an intimate garden setting underscored their unique ability to merge spectacle with personal meaning. The event also generated an estimated $26 million in charitable donations distributed to food banks, children's hospitals, and music education programs ahead of the ceremony .

Background of this event: The couple, who announced their engagement in August 2025 after two years of dating, broke with tradition by skipping bridesmaids and groomsmen. Instead, Swift's brother Austin served as her Man of Honor while Kelce's brother Jason acted as Best Man . Adam Sandler, Kelce's "Happy Gilmore 2" co-star, officiated the ceremony .

"It was really fun," Morris added, noting she both met new people and reconnected with old friends at the celebration .