WEDDING PLANNING MODE

Taylor Swift, the wedding planner: A-list bridesmaids, $8M security budget, and more revealed


It's all eyes on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce


NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 13: Blake Lively (L) and Taylor Swift are seen in Lower East Side on December 13, 20 23 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)© Getty
Jovita TrujilloSenior Writer
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 4:50 PM EST

Taylor Swift might officially be in her wedding era. After announcing her engagement on August 26 to Travis Kelce, she’s reportedly already in planning mode, and she’s calling on her closest friends for help. 

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Gigi Hadid and Taylor Swift were spotted on November 3

According to The U.S. Sun, the "Opalite" singer has reportedly asked Gigi Hadid to be her bridesmaid.  Sources say Taylor invited Gigi to join her bridal party when they were spotted together in New York last week. She popped the question over dinner at Zero Bond. 

The model was reportedly “thrilled,” especially since she wasn’t expecting it. They've been friends for over a decade. It's unclear how they first met, but they were first photographed together in March 2014 at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. 

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Taylor Swift was not spotted at Gomez's bachelorette but is believed to have been a bridesmaid

Selena Gomez, meanwhile, is also said to be on the list. After 16 years of highs and lows, Gomez being by her side makes sense.

The insider told The Sun that Taylor wants to personally tell each friend involved what they mean to her, and that she’s making the whole experience about shared memories and fun. “She wants it to be memorable for everyone, with parties, trips, and time spent together leading up to the big day,” they said. 

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Taylor Swift was there for Selena as she got ready for her wedding

Eagled-eyed fans noticed Swift wasn't at Gomez's bachelorette, but it is believed that she was a bridesmaid. In a previous WSJ Magazine interview, Selena talked about how Taylor has always been there for her. “She has showed up for me in ways that I would have never expected. I flew in because I was hurt and was going through something. Stuff that was going on with my family. It’s been proven year after year and in every moment of my life that she is one of my best friends in the world,” the "Love Song" singer shared.

It's unclear who else will be joining Swift as a bridesmaid, but with her rumored fall-out with Blake Lively, her attendance and participation should confirm if they're still friends.

Taylor and Travis' wedding plans

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Travis and Taylor are not playing with security

Swift's been staying out of the spotlight lately, even skipping some of Kelce’s recent games. Along with her two main bridesmaids, sources said that due to heightened security concerns, they have $8 million budget just on protection. 

The couple hasn’t confirmed where they’ll tie the knot, but they’re said to be considering both the U.S. and Europe, including Italy. 

Travis Kelce's proposal 

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Travis Kelce's romantic proposal went viral

Swift and Kelce began dating in the summer of 2023, after Kelce made his way to one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows, and publicly expressed his interest on his New Heights podcast. 

On August 26, 2025, the pair revealed their engagement via a joint Instagram post captioned, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” 

  • The proposal itself happened quietly a couple of weeks earlier, on August 9 or 10th, at Kelce’s place near Kansas City, transforming the garden. Kelce's dad, Ed, shared details about the proposal with News 5 Cleveland, saying he asked to go out into the garden for a glass of wine before they headed to dinner. He then got down on one knee and popped he big question. 

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