Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged. On August 26, 2025, the couple announced the news in a joint post, thrilling fans worldwide. But according to Travis’s father, Ed Kelce, the proposal happened quietly weeks earlier.
A Simple Garden Proposal
Travis originally planned something grand, but Taylor grew anxious waiting. Both Ed Kelce and Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, encouraged him to keep it simple. He chose a garden in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, where, surrounded by flowers at sunset, he got down on one knee.
The Joyful Reveal
After Taylor said yes, the couple immediately FaceTimed Ed. “I was at an Eagles practice when they called,” he recalled. “I saw Travis, then Taylor, and I knew what was coming.” Ed had sensed the proposal was near, noting he’s never seen his son happier.
Family Time
Recently, Ed and Donna Kelce shared a patio dinner at the couple’s Kansas City home, with Taylor cooking. Ed said they’re simply “two young people very much in love, navigating the spotlight that follows their success.”
No Date Yet
While no wedding plans are set, Ed looks forward to the celebrations.
Swoon-Worthy Photos
Taylor posted dreamy engagement shots, including one of Travis kneeling in the garden. She wore a striped dress, he a navy polo, with her engagement ring glittering in the photos. The caption teased: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married .”
After two years together, the pop star and NFL champ have proven they’re not just headlines—they’re the real thing.