Who was invited to Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding? Here’s what we know so far
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his fiancée, superstar singer Taylor Swift, took a World War II approach to their wedding guest list.
But rather than “Loose Lips Sink Ships,” their motto apparently was “Loose Lips Make Headlines.”
Anyone asked by local or national media over the past few months if they’d been invited to the nuptials clammed up quickly.
But we do know a few of the folks with Chiefs or Kansas City connections who will attend the wedding.
Here is who has either confirmed they will attend or logically might be expected to be in attendance ...
Chiefs players: Swift and Kelce were guests last month at Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis’ wedding in Greece, so it’s a safe assumption the gesture will be returned. Kelce could invite other members of the tight end room since he spends a lot of time with them at work. And defensive tackle Chris Jones is a possibility too, since they are close. Guard Trey Smith is likely on the list since he’s close with Kelce and has spoken about his admiration of Swift.
Patrick Mahomes (and wife Brittany Mahomes): When Kelce had his bachelor party weekend, Mahomes was among the guys who took part. And Kelce was a groomsman for Mahomes when he married Brittany — now a Swift bestie — in Hawaii in March 2022.
Andy Reid: The Chiefs coach admitted he had a tux ready for the wedding and then we saw it when Peters Clothiers of Kansas City shared a photo of Reid being fitted for his custom tux.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire: In 2024, Kelce flew across the country to attend his former teammate’s wedding, and two are close friends. Edwards-Helaire said when he was dealing with severe post-traumatic stress disorder from gun violence, Kelce was often there for him.
Brett Veach: The Chiefs general manager will also wear a tuxedo from Peters Clothiers, according to the store’s Instagram post.
Rick Burkholder: Chiefs head athletic trainer was also shown “getting ready for the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Wedding!” the tailor posted on Instagram.
The Hunt family: If Chiefs CEO and owner Clark Hunt and his family are not on the guest list, we’ll just assume their invite got lost in the mail. Hunt’s wife, Tavia Hunt, and daughters Gracie and Ava have welcomed Swift to Chiefs Kingdom with open arms.
For Swift’s birthday in 2023, the Hunt women gifted the singer with a crystal studded Judith Leiber couture purse shaped like a microphone. And they gave her another gift when the couple got engaged last August.
Patrick Regan: Kelce’s personal barber, Regan previously has traveled to the Super Bowl to make sure the Chiefs tight end was looking good. There is every reason to expect Regan to be there.
Operation Breakthrough representatives: Kelce’s 87 & Running Foundation is a longtime supporter of this Kansas City nonprofit that provides educational and support programs for children in underserved communities.
Andre and Aaron Eanes: The brothers are longtime friends with Kelce, and he is part of their management group.
Aric Jones and Kumar Ferguson: Kelce told People he’s known both since he was in grade school, and they are frequently in his suite at Chiefs games.
Ross Travis: The former Chiefs tight end is close friends with Kelce, and joined him on trips around the world to see Swift’s Eras Tour shows.
Kelce Jam organizers: Kelce loves a stage as much as his bride does and fans in Kansas City have benefited from through his annual music festival, Kelce Jam. The festival has been on hiatus since last year, so maybe organizers have time for a trip to New York?
Alex Smith: While visiting Kansas City last month, Smith talked freely about all things Chiefs, since it is one of his former teams. But he deftly avoided answering any questions about wedding.
Heidi Gardner: The Kansas City native and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member has a special affection for Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce. “I say she’s my bonus mom. I don’t know if she would say I’m her bonus daughter,” Gardner has said.
Gardner went out of her way to make Kelce feel comfortable when he hosted “SNL” in March 2023, a few weeks after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2023.
She threw a tailgate party for him and his brother, Jason Kelce, in her dressing room, with barbecue and sides, and had boxes of his favorite Uncrustables delivered to his dressing room.
Eric Stonestreet: The former “Modern Family” star — and one of Gardener’s fellow Big Slick hosts — considers Kelce a “great pal.”
Last summer, before Kelce popped the question, Stonestreet told Page Six that “I’ve known Travis for a long time, and I was so happy for him when they started dating because I know him.
“She deserves a great guy and he’s a great guy.”
Plus, given that Stonestreet himself is a recent groom — he got married last September — he would be available for any last-minute tips.
All the Eras Tour dancers
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate Kameron Saunders had the gig of his life when he traveled with Swift on the Eras Tours as one of her dancers.
Side note: He happens to be the brother of former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders.
Kameron spoke to UMKC graduates in May and also received the 2026 UMKC Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award. The honor recognizes “inspirational” achievements of graduates out in the real world.
The St. Louis native received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2014. He wrote on social media that Kansas City, which named a day after him during the tour, was giving his “actual hometown a run for their money.”
You read it here: There is no way Swift would get married without her dancers, who might even, from the sound of it, perform?
Anthony Jabin: The celebrity memorabilia collection told TMZ he had been invited to the wedding and reception.
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