To loyal fans, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding — rumored to be taking place on July 3 as part of the long holiday weekend — is not a surprise.The popular occasion has long been part of Swift lore, thanks to headline-making July 4 parties at her Rhode Island estate.But with the ceremony and reception reportedly so close to July 4, the timing has fueled an etiquette debate: Should marrying couples ask their guests to give up a prime summer holiday weekend just for them?"Holiday weekends often mean higher travel costs, crowded airports and giving up time with family.
But every couple has the right to choose a date that's meaningful to them," California-based etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told Fox News Digital.TAYLOR SWIFT'S CONTROVERSIAL WEDDING RULE HAS FANS DEBATING WHO SHOULD MAKE PLUS-ONE LIST"Celebrity weddings are naturally different," she added."Many guests will gladly rearrange their schedules for an event of this significance."Even so, holiday weekends can be tricky.
"Many people travel or spend time with family," said Florida-based etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore."If you choose one of those weekends, give your guests plenty of notice with a ‘save the date’ so they can plan ahead."Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding — reportedly taking place in New York City on July 3 this weekend — has reignited debate about the practice of scheduling nuptials on a holiday weekend.
(Getty Images)It is likely their closest friends have been aware of the wedding date for quite some time, many believe — enabling these friends to make travel plans in advance.TAYLOR SWIFT'S UNUSUAL WEDDING GIFTS RULE IGNITES ETIQUETTE DEBATE: 'HONOR THEIR WISHES'Actor Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid's longtime boyfriend, owns a historic 5-story town house in the West Village of Lower Manhattan, where they can stay. But Selena Gomez and others spend most of their time on the West Coast.Taylor Swift's close friend Gigi Hadid, shown above, is likely to attend the...