In a scene straight out of a fairytale, pop superstar Taylor Swift, 35, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 35, have officially taken their high-profile romance to the next level: they’re getting married.
After months of speculation, Swift confirmed the news on August 26, 2025, with a swoon-worthy Instagram post featuring a series of intimate photographs that captured the moment Kelce popped the question.
One image showed the couple embracing tenderly, Swift in a sleeveless striped dress with her signature blonde hair cascading loosely, while Kelce sported a navy polo and pale shorts.
In another, the singer proudly displayed her sparkling engagement ring, set against the backdrop of a lush floral garden. The most striking photo depicted Kelce kneeling before Swift, holding her waist as she touched his face—capturing the exact moment after he proposed.
The carousel ended with a romantic shot of the pair seated under an elaborate floral arch. The post’s caption struck a playful tone: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨.”
A Love Story Two Years in the Making
Swift and Kelce began dating in 2023, quickly becoming one of pop culture’s most talked-about couples. Despite their busy careers—Swift with her record-breaking tours and Kelce with his Super Bowl triumphs—the two managed to build a relationship that fans described as “storybook romance.”
Their engagement marks the culmination of two years of public appearances, viral stadium sightings, and growing speculation about their future together.
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Celebrity Reactions Pour In
The engagement sent shockwaves across the entertainment and sports worlds, with congratulatory messages flooding social media.
Patrick Mahomes, Kelce’s teammate, shared heart emojis, while his wife Brittany Mahomes posted: “Two of the most genuine people meet and fall in love. Just so happy for these two.”
The Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL joined in with celebratory posts, while leagues such as the NHL and even the US Open Tennis added their congratulations—some making cheeky references to championship rings.
Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt, told People: “I can’t stop smiling − Travis and Taylor’s engagement feels like a modern fairytale unfolding in real life. Their love story has captured so many hearts, and now it’s stepping into an even more magical chapter.”
Kelce’s popular podcast “New Heights,” co-hosted with his brother and retired NFL star Jason Kelce, marked the occasion with a playful “how it started vs. how it’s going” tribute.
How it started ➡️ How it’s going ❤️🔥💍 pic.twitter.com/4MVgtyOKjV
— New Heights (@newheightshow) August 26, 2025
An Unexpected Presidential Blessing
In a surprising twist, President Donald Trump also weighed in during a press conference, offering the couple warm wishes:
“Well, I wish ’em a lot of luck. I think he’s a great player, and he’s a great guy, and I think she’s a terrific person, so I wish them a lot of luck.”
President Trump on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement: “I wish them a lot of luck. I think he’s a great player. I think he’s a great guy and I think that she’s a terrific person, so I wish them a lot of luck.” pic.twitter.com/xMd8wgMTZW
— CSPAN (@cspan) August 26, 2025
The comment raised eyebrows, given Trump’s previously critical remarks about Swift’s political endorsements.
With their engagement now official, Swift and Kelce have cemented themselves as one of America’s most beloved power couples—combining music, sports, and star power in a modern-day fairytale.
The wedding date has not yet been announced, but one thing is certain: the world will be watching.