Taylor Swift’s wedding dress designer Jonathan Anderson has opened up about the “emotional” process of creating a couture bridal gown for the pop star – and revealed the pair became “very good friends”.
Taylor Swift’s wedding dress designer has opened up about the “emotional” process of creating a couture bridal gown for the pop star.
The Life of a Showgirl star tied the knot with NFL player Travis Kelce in a huge ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday (03.07.26) and it was later revealed she walked down the aisle in a dress designed by Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Dior.
Jonathan has now spoke out about creating a special look for Taylor and revealed they bonded during the process of designing her gown. He told WWD: “It was a joy to work with her. We became very good friends.
“It’s an emotional thing doing someone’s wedding.”
Jonathan’s involvement in the wedding was confirmed in a press release on Friday which revealed Travis also wore Dior for his trip down the aisle.
It stated: “The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom.
“This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity.”
The release added that the couple wore custom-made shoes by Christian Louboutin and the bride was decked out in Cartier jewellery.
A statement from Dior added the wedding outfits had been created at their design studios in Paris, France, adding: “Jonathan Anderson and the house of Dior extend their congratulations to the bride and groom.”
It comes after one of the wedding invitations was leaked online – revealing the card which was sent to all 1,000 guests who attended the couple’s big day.
While attendees were reportedly bound by strict non-disclosure agreements, details have gradually emerged in the days since the ceremony, including the woodland-inspired décor, personalised keepsakes and emotional vows.
The invitation to the event surfaced on Monday (06.07.26) after Ashish Ferguson – the brother of Travis’ childhood friend and former personal chef Kumar Ferguson – shared a photograph of it on Instagram before later removing the post.
The invitation read: “You’re invited. July 3rd, 2026 Manhattan. Love, Taylor and Travis.”
It continued: “One night only. Early evening. Black tie.”
According to the image, each invitation was individually watermarked with the recipient’s name and featured the couple’s custom double “T” monogram.
The wording appeared over a painted woodland landscape featuring a forest, stream and orange sky, reflecting the colour palette used throughout the wedding celebrations.
Reports by New York Post column Page Six suggested Taylor and Travis transformed Madison Square Garden into what was described as “a garden inside the Garden”, with trees, oversized greenery and a large gazebo forming the centrepiece of the venue.
Photographs published before the ceremony showed orange armchairs, cocktail tables, green seating and decorative furnishings being transported into the arena as preparations were completed.
Further details also emerged after the ceremony when singer Maren Morris shared one of the gifts presented to guests in an Instagram post.
The white handkerchief featured the couple’s double “T” monogram alongside their wedding date and the New York City venue, mirroring the design used on the invitations.
The reception reportedly featured performances from Stevie Nicks and Sir Paul McCartney. Guests also took part in a luxury raffle, with prizes said to include Chanel and Dior saddle bags, Cartier watches and other designer gifts.
Taylor Swift’s wedding dress designer reveals ’emotional’ process
