Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have set a wedding date that holds special significance for the bride-to-be. Multiple sources confirm the couple plans to marry on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
The date selection reflects Swift’s well-known affinity for the number 13. Born on Dec. 13, June 13 represents her half-birthday, making it a numerically meaningful choice for the 35-year-old singer-songwriter. The number has long been considered her favorite number, appearing throughout her career in album releases, song lyrics and public appearances.
Swift and Kelce, 36, got engaged in August 2025, with the proposal taking place at Kelce’s home in Missouri. The All-Pro tight end proposed in a garden in the backyard, and the couple shared their engagement news through social media posts that delighted fans worldwide. “I’m so excited about it,” Swift told British talk show host Graham Norton recently. “I know it’s gonna be fun to plan.”
The chosen venue, Ocean House in Watch Hill, is an upscale location in Rhode Island. However, wedding planning had evolved beyond a single location. Sources indicate the couple had been considering multiple venues as their plans developed. The expanded options reflected the couple’s realization that their guest list may have required more space than initially anticipated.
Regarding earlier speculation about the venue booking, Stephanie Leavitt, Ocean House’s area director of sales and marketing, addressed rumors that Swift had paid another couple to vacate their reserved date. Leavitt told TMZ that they’d “never allow one couple to buy another’s wedding date.” Ocean House denied any arrangement where one bride paid off another couple for their wedding date.
The wedding party lineup includes several notable figures from both the entertainment and sports worlds. Jason Kelce, Travis’s brother, will serve as best man. On Swift’s side, close friends Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez have been asked to be bridesmaids. Scott Swift, the bride’s father, is expected to walk Taylor down the aisle.
Additional members of the wedding party include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes. The couple anticipates that at least 300 guests will attend the ceremony, suggesting a large-scale event befitting two of America’s most prominent public figures.
Adding to the festivities, sources indicate Swift’s bridesmaids are planning three bachelorette parties to celebrate the upcoming nuptials. The multi-celebration approach reflects the scale and significance of the wedding within Swift’s social circle.
The wedding carries additional weight given the timing of Kelce’s career. The tight end is considering retirement after this NFL season concludes. The Chiefs hold a 6-6 record, placing them in a challenging position as they fight for playoff contention. The regular season conclusion is well ahead of the June wedding date, giving Kelce time to make decisions about his professional future.
Kelce’s recent recognition extends beyond the football field. He has been nominated as one of 32 players for this year’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which honors players for their excellence both on and off the field. The 36-year-old has maintained his performance level while navigating his high-profile relationship with Swift.
The wedding planning reportedly includes an estimated price tag of $8 million, reflecting the elaborate nature of the celebration. This figure encompasses various elements of the event, from the venue and catering to entertainment and décor. Given Swift’s status as a successful entertainer and Kelce’s success as a professional athlete, the substantial budget aligns with expectations for a celebrity wedding of this magnitude.
As the June 13 date approaches, interest continues to build around the details of what many are calling one of the most anticipated weddings in recent memory. The combination of Swift’s massive global fanbase and Kelce’s prominence in professional sports ensures widespread attention on the couple as they prepare to exchange vows. Representatives for both Swift and Kelce have not provided official comments regarding the specific wedding arrangements.
