Forget the flower frenzy—Taylor Swift isn't hoarding New York City's botanical beauty for her big day. A wild rumor that the pop superstar bought every single calla lily in Manhattan for her wedding to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been thoroughly debunked.
TMZ Sports put the rumor to rest on Monday, reporting that florists across the city still have plenty of white calla lilies available. The speculation, which swirled ahead of the couple's Friday, July 3 wedding, suggested Swift, 35, had purchased an eye-popping 42,000 flowers, leaving none for other New Yorkers. But according to TMZ, not a single shop they contacted had heard of such a massive order—and they all still had calla lilies in stock.
“Every shop we called not only had calla lilies in stock … not one heard the rumor about Taylor buying up 42,000 flowers … but you better believe they wished they had the account!” TMZ Sports reported. “One shop told us they visited the New York Flower Market this morning … and there were plenty of callas on hand for shops.”
The rumor's falsehood is a relief for anyone planning a wedding or event in the city this week. While Swift and Kelce are certainly capable of such a grand gesture—Swift is a billionaire, after all—it appears they're leaving the floral supply for everyone else.
But that's not to say the couple isn't going to great lengths to keep their nuptials under wraps. In a move that would make a spy thriller proud, the wedding invitations reportedly feature a high-tech security measure: each invite is individually watermarked with the guest's first and last name repeated throughout the design. This way, if a photo of the invitation surfaces online, the couple will know exactly which guest leaked it.
“Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … every invitation is individually watermarked with the guest's first and last name repeated throughout the invite, a security measure designed to identify anyone who leaks it online,” TMZ Sports added. “We're told invitations began going out in early spring, with many guests receiving them around April.”
This level of secrecy aligns with how the couple has kept wedding guests completely in the dark about details. It's also a far cry from the more lighthearted moments leading up to the big day, like Danica Patrick's playful warning to Travis Kelce ahead of the ceremony.
Swift and Kelce, who began dating in 2023, are set to tie the knot in New York City, with reports suggesting a multi-day celebration. The couple has kept most details under wraps, but the flower rumor—now squashed—shows just how much public interest surrounds their union. For now, New Yorkers can breathe easy knowing there are still plenty of calla lilies to go around.
