Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on August 26, 2025, through a joint Instagram post featuring photos of the NFL star’s proposal. The couple captioned their announcement with “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end actually proposed approximately two weeks before the public announcement, according to his father Ed Kelce. Travis Kelce created an elaborate setup in the backyard of his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, building what Ed Kelce described as a “nice little floral garden around a gazebo.” The proposal occurred as the couple prepared to go out for dinner, when Kelce suggested they have a glass of wine in the garden first.
Swift’s engagement ring, designed by Kindred Lubeck at Artifex Fine Jewelry, features an old mine brilliant cut diamond. Sources indicate Kelce was deeply involved in selecting the ring, choosing a design that matched Swift’s preference for timeless and classic styles with vintage touches. The ring is estimated to be between seven and nine carats, valued at up to half a million dollars.
On August 28, the couple made their first public appearance since announcing their engagement, attending a college football game between the University of Cincinnati and the University of Nebraska at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Kelce, who attended the University of Cincinnati, wore team colors to support his alma mater, while Swift appeared in a denim mini skirt, gray sweater vest, and tan knee-high boots. The couple was joined by Kelce’s brother Jason Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and his wife Brittany Mahomes.
Following the game appearance, Swift traveled to Nashville on August 29 to celebrate Brittany Mahomes‘ 30th birthday. The celebration featured a cowboy theme, with Mahomes and her friends taking a private jet decorated with pink, orange, and cowgirl-themed balloons for the weekend festivities.
The engagement has generated reactions from Swift’s inner circle, with longtime friend Selena Gomez sharing the announcement on her Instagram Stories. Gomez, who is engaged to producer Benny Blanco, posted a message reading “When bestie gets engaged” alongside Queen’s “You’re My Best Friend.” She also resurfaced a 2009 Twitter message from Swift that stated, “Real love still happens sometimes. It’s not just something we make up when we’re nine.”
Despite their engagement, the couple has not yet moved in together permanently. Sources indicate they maintain separate residences, with Swift owning properties in New York City, Rhode Island, Beverly Hills, and Nashville, while Kelce has his home in Kansas City. Their demanding schedules, including his NFL commitments and her touring obligations, make year-round cohabitation impractical at present.
Reports suggest the couple has been exploring real estate options, including speculation about potential property purchases in Montana. They have been spotted at the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, located about 50 miles from Bozeman. The private, members-only community attracts celebrities seeking privacy and luxury amenities, including a private ski resort and golf course. Other members include Tom Brady, Bill Gates, and the couple’s friends Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.
The engagement has even drawn commentary from political figures, with Vice President J.D. Vance expressing concern that the high-profile relationship could lead to favorable treatment for the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL season. Vance indicated he hopes the NFL does not put “a thumb on the scale” for the Chiefs due to Kelce’s engagement to Swift.
The relationship began in July 2023 when Swift attended a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium after Kelce publicly mentioned wanting to give her a friendship bracelet during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City. Their relationship developed over several months before becoming public in September 2023, when Swift began regularly attending Chiefs games and supporting Kelce throughout the team’s successful playoff runs.
During the September 17 episode of his podcast “New Heights,” Travis Kelce revealed that wedding planning is already on the agenda. When asked if he and Taylor had begun organising their nuptials, he replied: “That’s the next step. That’s the next step in it all.” He then quipped that the wedding “will be easy compared to how to ***ing catch a God damn football.”
On October 3, Taylor Swift appeared on The Graham Norton Show and provided some of the most concrete comments to date about the wedding. She shared that the proposal took place in a lavish garden built behind Kelce’s home, calling it a “10 out of 10” surprise. She also hinted at their wedding vision: “It’s very big… it’s huge,” referencing the size of the guest list. When asked about timelines, she teased simply: “Oh, you’ll know.” She added that the wedding planning will come after she finishes promoting her new album, saying, “I want to do the album stuff first, and the wedding is what happens after.”
The two have reportedly agreed they’ll hire a live band instead of a DJ for the reception, and longtime friend Ed Sheeran is likely to perform at the event. Early speculation places the venue as a destination wedding, possibly on Taylor’s Rhode Island estate, though nothing has been officially confirmed.
While the celebration is still in early planning stages, the wedding’s cultural ripple effects are already being noted. The wedding is being dubbed by some outlets as “the celebrity wedding of the decade,” and the term “Swiftonomics” is being applied not just to Taylor’s music industry impact but also to the likely boost in wedding-industry trends tied to the couple’s nuptials.
