Just hours before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce said “I do” at Madison Square Garden, Claire Kittle revealed her blue dress nearly didn’t make it—her zipper got stuck, forcing a last-minute fix by Kristin Juszczyk.
Claire Kittle had only moments before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were scheduled to walk down the aisle—then her dress betrayed her.
In her Instagram Stories on Saturday. July 4. the 32-year-old San Francisco 49ers wife shared that she hit an unexpected wardrobe malfunction right before the ceremony. “Kristin Juszczyk saved me again. ” Kittle wrote. posting a photo of Kristin Juszczyk. also 32. stitching Kittle’s blue gown ahead of the celebratory event.
The wedding itself took place on Friday, July 3, at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. Kittle and Juszczyk were among the celebrity guests attending alongside their NFL husbands—George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk.
Kittle’s outfit looked ready for the spotlight: she wore a pastel blue sheath with a bedazzled illusion neckline. But just before the main event, she said she ran into trouble. “Had to cut the lining in my dress,” Kittle explained in her Stories. “The zipper was stuck.”
Kristin Juszczyk reposted Claire’s upload, adding that she was working through the night to make it right. “I was sewing all night” appeared in her Story, paired with a set of laughing emojis.
The two women didn’t just share a night out—they shared a fix, quickly and decisively. Kristin donned a royal blue satin corset dress that flowed into a color-blocked black bubble skirt. finished with a tangle of diamond necklaces. She was able to stitch Kittle’s gown in time as the ceremony rolled forward. attended by approximately 1. 000 guests—when Swift and Kelce said “I do.”.
The broader wedding details came through as well. A rep for Swift said the bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. designed by Jonathan Anderson. Creative Director of Dior Women’s. Men’s and Haute Couture Collections. in close collaboration with the bride and groom. The statement also said it was the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Swift’s shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin, and she wore Cartier jewelry.
The spokesperson added that the couple opted against a traditional bridal party. Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as Taylor’s Man of Honor, and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man. The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.
By the time the vows were spoken. the emergency had already been handled—lining cut. zipper freed. and a dress saved on the fly. What should have been a pre-wedding moment turned into a frantic scramble for Kittle. and a sewing marathon for Juszczyk. right before a ceremony watched by about 1. 000 people.
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