Inside Taylor Swift’s Decades-Long Friendship With Karlie Kloss

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Taylor Swift is making a long guest list for her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce. And, true to her own lyrics, if she has room, she’s determined to find someone to share it with!

She admitted the guest list for the wedding was very large during an October interview on The Graham Norton Show, a few months after her fiancé, a player for the Kansas City Chiefs, proposed.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen a lot of wedding stress, and honestly, it often comes down to the guest list. A friend of mine, who’s planned plenty of events, put it perfectly: it’s not the big, lavish weddings that cause anxiety, but the smaller ones where you’re really scrutinizing who makes the cut. You start overthinking every relationship, wondering if someone really deserves an invitation, and that’s where the pressure builds!

When she falls for someone so charismatic, it will feel like she’s opening her heart to everyone she’s ever known.

This even included Karlie Kloss, who was reportedly invited to the most exclusive event – one that’s even harder to get into than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

Though, to be fair, Kloss, 33, checked that one off her “Wi$h Li$t” as well.

Fans know Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss aren’t as close as they used to be. However, Kloss showed their friendship is still going strong when she went to Swift’s final Eras Tour concert in Los Angeles in August 2023.

Seriously, her music is just timeless! She has so many amazing songs, it’s incredible. And let me tell you, whenever one of her songs from 1989 comes on, I instantly know every single word. ‘Shake It Off’ is a personal favorite – I absolutely adore it!

She’s become quite skilled at identifying people who are determined to dislike her. As for the origins of the rumored feud between Swift and Kloss, we’re digging into all the details.

How Did Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss Become Friends?

Taylor Swift was eager to meet Karlie Kloss, and first reached out in 2012 through an interview with Vogue. While looking at photos at designer Prabal Gurung’s studio in New York City, Swift famously said she wanted to bake cookies with Kloss, expressing her admiration for the model.

In January 2012, Karlie Kloss playfully tweeted at Taylor Swift, complimenting her Vogue cover and jokingly asking if they could cook together, writing, “Hey @taylorswift13 love the @voguemagazine cover! Your kitchen or mine? :)”

Their friendship quickly blossomed, with Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss publicly appearing together at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, taking a road trip in March of the following year, and being seen out and about in New York City. By September 2014, when Swift gave a tour of her apartment to a writer for Rolling Stone, Kloss had her own dedicated guest room stocked with her favorite snacks from Whole Foods.

When Did Rumors of Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss’ Falling Out Begin?

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss seemed deeply in love for five years. However, as Swift started working on her Reputation album, it became obvious they were facing difficulties and didn’t believe they could fix things.

As a huge Swiftie, I’ve learned to always pay attention to the details! So when the video for “Look What You Made Me Do” came out in 2017, fans and I were quickly on the hunt – and we definitely found a major Easter egg hidden within it.

Taylor Swift publicly expressed her dislike for someone without revealing their identity, and while doing so, she wore a shirt listing the names of her friends. Karlie Kloss’s name was notably absent, and they made sure to look carefully, even checking the list twice.

According to a source, Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss never had a falling out; Kloss simply couldn’t make time for Swift’s friend group due to her work schedule. Months after Kloss told The New York Times to question rumors, she was photographed with Swift backstage at a concert in Nashville in August 2018.

When asked about rumors of a rift between them during a Vogue interview, Karlie Kloss stated that she and Taylor Swift are still close friends. However, Swift didn’t attend Kloss’s wedding to Joshua Kushner in October 2018, nor a second celebratory party Kloss held the following June.

Where Does Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss’ Friendship Stand Now?

According to Kloss, there’s no need for concern. She shared a 2016 tweet stating, “Taylor has always supported me, and I’ll always support her.”

Karlie Kloss showed her support for Taylor Swift by liking several Instagram posts about Swift’s 2020 album, folklore. She also expressed excitement about Swift’s future wedding by liking the announcement of her engagement in August 2025.

Did Taylor Swift Invite Karlie Kloss to Her Wedding?

Okay, so everyone knows Taylor and Karlie have been super close forever, right? And I totally lost it when I saw the news – TMZ reported on June 2nd that Karlie was invited to Taylor’s wedding to Travis Kelce! It just confirms everything – they’re practically soulmates, and Taylor had to include her on such a special day. I knew it! It’s like ‘You Belong With Me’ is their actual life story!

The team has a lot of players, making the competition for positions quite extensive. Swift playfully told Norton, while assuring him he’d be included, that it would be an enjoyable experience.

In addition to expected guests like Selena Gomez and Ed Sheeran, and likely best man Jason Kelce, some surprising names have also confirmed they’ll be attending.

Prince William said on the Heart Breakfast radio show that he’s hoping to receive an invitation to Taylor Swift’s concert, adding, ‘we’ll see’ if one comes his way.

Okay, let’s be real – Taylor Swift is probably dress shopping right now, and honestly, who doesn’t want the inside scoop on her wedding to Travis Kelce? I say, embrace the excitement and enjoy following all the details as they unfold – it’s going to be a major event!

It’s hard to imagine Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce having a wedding on a date that doesn’t hold special significance, especially for Taylor.

Taylor Swift, a known lover of the number 13 and all things related to dates and numbers, shared her enthusiasm on the August 13th episode of the New Heights podcast. Her two-hour interview appeared just 13 days before she and Travis Kelce announced their engagement. However, Travis’s father revealed they had already told close friends and family about their relationship three days prior to the podcast airing. Swift described these kinds of patterns as ‘really fun’.

Travis choosing to play another season in the NFL impacts their strategy, giving them until July – when training camp begins – to prepare.

While the Kansas City Chiefs tight end certainly could have found time for a wedding in October, which is Taylor’s favorite month, saying it happened ‘during the bye week’ just doesn’t sound as romantic as if it had happened during a more relaxed period.

As a huge Taylor Swift fan, I was surprised to hear her say in October 2025 that she hadn’t even started thinking about her bachelorette party! Everyone knows she’s got an amazing group of famous friends, but it seems even they hadn’t begun planning yet. It was a bit shocking, honestly!

She shared on U.K.’s Heart Breakfast that people might assume she always dreamed of her wedding, but she actually never gave it much thought until she met the person she wanted to marry.

“So, I haven’t actually even thought about doing a hen do,” she noted, invoking the British slang. “This is the first time I have thought about that.”

Plus, she added of her gal pals, “They’re so fun but they’re so busy.”

When Taylor picks out a white dress, it’s going to be one to remember.

As a style expert, I’ve always admired this singer’s look. It’s effortlessly chic and surprisingly achievable – if you ignore the designer price tags, of course! She nails that classic-with-a-twist vibe, and I often envision her in pieces from brands like Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab, Louis Vuitton, Zuhair Murad, or J. Mendel – labels she clearly loves and wears beautifully.

After the wedding ceremony, where she’ll wear a beautiful gown, the tall bride—she’s 5’10″—plans to change into a more comfortable dress so she can dance all night.

We’re excited to see how she incorporates the traditional wedding elements – something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue – into her style.

Even Vera Wang, a leading expert on wedding dresses, believes Taylor Swift will likely wear a lace dress, and possibly multiple outfits.

Travis is also into fashion, so he’s excited to choose a wedding suit that really reflects his personality.

Okay, so this couple’s engagement story went a little viral because he proposed in shorts – it was a hot August day in Kansas, let’s be real! People online started joking that he should wear dressy shorts for the wedding too. Honestly, while it would be a fun, unexpected choice, I think he’s smart to avoid upstaging his bride. She deserves to be the center of attention in her beautiful dress, and that’s where the focus should be!

Although, if showing off his knees was important to him…

Taylor Swift clarified to Cosmopolitan in 2012 that she hadn’t chosen a tuxedo for her future husband, explaining she wanted him to feel important and know that his presence mattered.

Taylor and Travis both value family immensely, so their parents and brothers are naturally key people in the wedding plans. Jason Kelce, likely to be Travis’s best man, has two young daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte, who will probably be flower girls. Depending on the wedding date, his younger daughter, Bennett, might also participate. Unfortunately, the youngest, baby Finnley, will likely be too young to attend.

It will be interesting to see which of Travis Kelce’s teammates are invited, but he was a groomsman at Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes’ wedding in 2022, so we know at least one player will be there, along with coach Andy Reid. Plus, he’s maintained a close group of friends since high school, so his bachelor party—filled with golf and drinks—is going to be a lot of fun.

Taylor Swift’s longtime friend, Abigail Anderson, has been a constant presence in her life since childhood. And even though Taylor’s group of friends has changed over time, Selena Gomez remains a close confidante – they still exchange gifts like homemade sourdough bread!

It’s easy to imagine a friend or family member becoming ordained to lead the wedding ceremony, but we don’t expect Flavor Flav to be the one doing it.

And, add it to the list, someone keep an eye on Niall Horan‘s travel plans this spring.

On the September 17th episode of New Heights, Travis shared his preference for live music, saying, “I think we’re just a live music kind of group.”

Ugh, we knew it, we’re so on the same page.

Even if the bride doesn’t perform herself, she has plenty of friends who are talented singers and comfortable on stage.

We’re particularly hoping Haim will perform, but Taylor Swift joked that it would be difficult to prevent Ed Sheeran from also playing at her wedding.

She explained that Ed Sheeran is a natural performer, saying, ‘If there’s a stage, he’ll be on it.’ She added that he understands what his audience enjoys and is dedicated to delivering it, as she shared during an interview with Hits Radio in October 2025.

Taylor may love Travis so much she’d marry him with paper rings, but that won’t be the case.

Okay, so he might wear a sporty band when he’s actually playing football, but honestly, the real ring – the one he chose himself, from Kindred Lubeck at Artifex Fine Jewelry – is the one you almost always see on his finger. It’s an Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond, and it’s just…perfect. I swear, I spend half the game zoomed in on that ring!

The ring has a long, central diamond with smaller diamonds on either side, all set in yellow gold that’s been specially engraved. It perfectly complements the $27,300 Cartier watch he used when proposing.

Just how massive will this white veil occasion be?

Taylor Swift shared on The Graham Norton Show in October that she preferred not to deal with the pressure of deciding who to exclude from her guest list. She explained that making cuts would force her to carefully consider and judge her relationships with people.

And, she added, “I’m not gonna do that.”

Comedian Nikki Glaser, a self-proclaimed fan of Taylor Swift, believes a large wedding is on the horizon. She told TopMob News at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, “Everything seems to be building towards it.”

The comedian pointed out that because Taylor Swift is constantly in the spotlight – essentially treated like a bride every day – her wedding will probably be kept very private.

Nikki said she knows the person just wants to share the celebration with everyone they care about, as they have a large circle of friends and family. She jokingly predicted that someone will likely try to disrupt the joy by taking unwanted helicopter photos from above.

As soon as the wedding is over and the couple drives away, Taylor will definitely begin sharing photos and videos from her wedding with her fans.

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2026-06-03 21:18