Oh, what a moment! Travis Kelce got down on one knee for Taylor Swift. They had been dating for two years when he finally popped the question.
The superstar couple shared their exciting engagement news in August 2025. On Instagram, they posted a joint message that immediately caught everyone’s eye. It read, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." This was a playful nod to Swift’s amazing songwriting talent and Kelce’s impressive career as an NFL star.
Travis chose a beautiful rose-filled garden for the big moment. Taylor looked truly overjoyed as she said "yes" to his proposal. The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end then slipped a sparkling diamond ring onto her left ring finger. It was a custom design by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry.
Before they even confirmed their engagement, a source told a prominent news channel that the powerful duo was "truly ready" for their next big step together. The insider shared that they "want to get married and have children in the future." They also added that Taylor and Travis are definitely "on the same page" when it comes to their life plans.
The Romantic Spot
People quickly started guessing where Travis proposed. TMZ thought it might have been at his Kansas City home. Aerial photos of his backyard matched the lush garden seen in their engagement pictures. Fans also noticed the portraits looked a lot like Swift’s 2019 album Lover photoshoot.
For her Lover album, Swift posed alone in a garden filled with roses and stone pedestals. There was even a vintage-style street sign for 16th Ave and Cornelia Street, a song featured on that album. One fan on X couldn’t get over it, writing, "Taylor and Travis’ engagement photoshoot looking like the Lover photos is insane." Another chimed in, "Crying because the engagement spot looks so much like the Lover album photoshoot."
Travis’s father, Ed Kelce, later confirmed the location. He told local news outlet News 5 Cleveland that the proposal happened in a garden in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. "He took her there, they were about to go to dinner," Ed shared. Travis suggested, "Let’s go outside and have a glass of wine." Once they were out, he asked her to marry him. "It was beautiful," Ed said. "They started FaceTiming me, both his mom and her parents, to make sure everyone knew." He added, "So seeing them together is just fantastic."
When It Happened
While Swift and Kelce shared their happy news on August 26, 2025, the actual proposal took place a bit earlier. "Travis actually proposed, oh, maybe two weeks ago, not quite two weeks," Ed mentioned on Tuesday. Travis had thought about waiting until this week. Ed felt Taylor "was starting to get a little anxious" about it. Travis had planned a grand, special event for later. But Ed advised him that "when you get down on one knee and ask her to marry you," any place becomes special.
The Ring Bling
Kelce chose an old mine-cut brilliant diamond. It sits on a gold band, surrounded by smaller stones and a thin bezel setting. Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry created the stunning piece.
A source exclusively told a news channel that Travis is "incredibly thoughtful." He had a "clear vision of what he wanted." The source added, "He picked it out almost entirely himself." They explained that Travis knows Taylor well and understands her style, which is "timeless, classic, and vintage." The insider mentioned Travis was "very observant and in tune" with Swift’s look. This greatly "influenced his decision." The source concluded, "He considered everything about what she would like and want." Travis "paid attention to the jewelry she typically wears for inspiration."
Sharing the Big News
Taylor and Travis, true to modern form, shared their engagement through a joint Instagram post. Their caption read, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." They finished it with a dynamite emoji.
Fans quickly guessed the dynamite emoji meant "TNT." This fits their initials. It also matches a gold bracelet Swift has often worn. She even wore the bracelet during the proposal. It looked great with her fancy Cartier watch on her other arm. Swift also posted the proposal photos on her Instagram Stories. She paired them with her song "So High School." This track from The Tortured Poets Department is famously about her love story with Kelce.
Family and Friends Celebrate
Many famous friends and fans celebrated the news. Even members of the Chiefs Kingdom joined in. Brittany Mahomes, wife of Travis’s teammate Patrick Mahomes, shared her joy on Instagram Stories. She wrote, "Two of the most genuine people meet and fall in love." Taylor’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson, also celebrated. Travis’s sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, and many other friends and family members shared their excitement.
Getting the Family Blessing
A source told a news channel that Travis asked Taylor’s parents, Scott and Andrea, for their blessing. He wanted their permission to marry the Grammy winner. Ed Kelce has since shared more about this pre-proposal chat in several podcast interviews.
"He was going to make a whole big production," Ed said on The Jimmy & Nath Show With Emma podcast. "He wanted it to be really special." Ed told him the same thing Scott had said: "Asking her to marry you is what’s going to make it special." Ed remembered, "That’s where you do it, you know what I mean?" Scott added, "Just do it, and don’t worry about a special date. You’re ready, you have the ring, and go do it."