Adam Sandler’s simple but heartfelt advice to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at their wedding has begun making the rounds — and it turns out the comedian told the newlyweds to do something that costs absolutely nothing: keep kissing. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared the tip after attending the star-studded ceremony, where Sandler, 59, officiated the nuptials at Madison Square Garden in New York City before a crowd of 1,000 guests on Friday.
Reid Calls Sandler’s Words ‘Really Touching’
Appearing on CNN on Sunday afternoon, Reid offered a warm recap of what Sandler told the couple during the ceremony. The coach said Sandler advised Swift, 36, and Kelce, 36, to kiss every chance they have, every day — whether going to bed or heading to work or anywhere in between. Reid described the sentiment as touching in its simplest form and said it resonated with him. He also praised Sandler’s performance at the altar, describing him as "phenomenal" and said the comedian balanced levity with heartfelt emotion throughout the ceremony. According to Reid, Swift and Kelce’s relationship has deepened over the months he’s observed them, and their connection is clearly authentic.
Sandler himself has some standing to give that particular piece of advice — he and his wife, Jackie Sandler, 51, have been married for 23 years. Reid said that Sandler was crazy but did a great job getting the pair married with humor, and that the kissing advice was sound guidance in its simplest form.
How Sandler Became the Couple’s Officiant
Sandler’s presence at the altar was not entirely surprising to those who have followed his friendships with both Swift and Kelce in recent years. A representative for Swift confirmed that Sandler led the ceremony at Madison Square Garden, though the couple kept most details tightly under wraps. What is known: Sandler also performed an, and big screens on the exterior of the arena lit up afterward with the message “JUST&T MARRIED!” — a playful nod to the couple’s first initials.
The connection between Sandler and Kelce was cemented on the set of "Happy Gilmore 2," the Netflix sequel released in 2025 that featured Kelce in a role as a hostile restaurant manager who terminates a busboy’s employment. Following the movie’s debut, Kelce expressed his gratitude to Sandler publicly on social media, calling the experience surreal and referring to the actor as “SANDMAN.” In response, Sandler praised Kelce as both talented and kind, comparing their time together to reconnecting with longtime friends. The comedian also joined “New Heights,” the podcast co-hosted by Kelce and his brother Jason, during 2024, and told Jimmy Fallon that year that Kelce was handsome, funny, and “cool as hell.”
Sandler’s friendship with Swift has equally strong roots, built on his daughters Sunny and Sadie’s connection to the singer. During a 2023 screening of “The Eras Tour” concert film, Swift took time to visit with the girls in Sandler’s row. The actor has frequently praised Swift in interviews, noting her kindness toward his family and the importance of her music in their home.
A Wedding Full of Personal Touches
The ceremony itself was filled with details that reflected how personally the couple approached the day. Swift and Kelce wrote their own vows, which GMA host George Stephanopoulos described as real, vulnerable, serious and silly, and deeply loving. According to AMC CEO Adam Aron in a now-deleted post, the vows were lengthy and heartfelt, covering their origin story and lifelong promises. Rather than opting for traditional wedding party roles, the couple kept things closer to home: Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honor, while Jason Kelce stood as the groom’s best man.
The bride and groom each wore bespoke Christian Dior Haute Couture pieces created by Jonathan Anderson, who oversees Dior’s creative vision across all collections and also founded JW Anderson. The fashion choices were among the few confirmed details to emerge from what the couple worked hard to keep an intimate and private occasion — despite hosting it in one of the most recognizable arenas in the world.
A Star-Studded Guest List at MSG
The 1,000-person crowd was a who’s-who of entertainment and sports. Among those in attendance were Bradley Cooper, Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, Lena Dunham, Zoë Kravitz, Dakota Johnson, Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Reese Witherspoon, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with his wife Brittany. For those not on the guest list, the Madison Square Garden exterior provided the first public confirmation the wedding had actually taken place, when the venue posted a photo of the glowing pink “JUST&T MARRIED!” signage to its own social media accounts.
With Sandler’s marriage advice now out in the world, the newlyweds have a straightforward directive from their officiant to guide them: kiss often, kiss every day, and don’t waste a single opportunity to do it. Reid, for one, found no fault with the prescription.