Here’s When Travis Kelce Actually Proposed to Taylor Swift

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For a fortnight, there Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were—secretly engaged.

On August 26, the couple officially announced their engagement, however, as revealed by Ed Kelce, Travis’ father, the Kansas City Chief tight end had already proposed two weeks earlier to the “Love Story” singer, with Ed sharing the intricate details of the proposal.

Ed mentioned to ABC News 5 Cleveland that Travis likely made his proposal around two weeks ago, but not exactly two weeks. He added humorously that Taylor might have been growing a bit restless by then.

Ed, who jointly has Jason Kelce with his ex-wife Donna Kelce, mentioned that Travis was considering postponing the event to create something grand and exceptional.

However, much like Scott Swift, Taylor’s dad, suggested to him, “You realize, you could perform it by the roadside, make it a memorable occasion wherever you choose.

It was truly remarkable as Travis, aged 35, proposed to Taylor, also 35, amidst the beauty of a garden in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

After arranging for them to go out for dinner, he suggested they also enjoy a glass of wine, Ed added. Once they were out, he popped the question, making it a memorable evening.

The pair promptly initiated video calls with their nearest and dearest relatives to announce their thrilling news. On August 10, amidst the Philadelphia Eagles’ training session open to the public – just three days before Taylor’s new podcast episode aired – Ed received a call.

Ed already believes his future daughter-in-law is a perfect fit for the family, sharing with an outlet that he’s seldom witnessed Travis this content, particularly during the excitement of their engagement festivities, which culminated in a family dinner on August 24th.

Last Sunday evening, I found myself in Kansas City for an extraordinary event – ESPN’s broadcast of ‘The Kingdom’. After the show, my heart pounding with excitement, I was fortunate enough to be invited back to Taylor and Travis’ home. The ‘Karma’ singer treated us to a delightful homemade dinner that I’ll remember forever.

Ed went on, “Simply watching the pair of them, so deeply in love. It’s quite endearing, really. They are two young individuals who are very much smitten with one another.

On August 26th, Taylor Swift and her partner Travis shared some photos on Instagram that clearly showed their love. The pictures were taken in a beautiful garden filled with pink and white flowers, and one photo also showcased the sparkling diamond engagement ring worn by Taylor.

The pair titled their Instagram post as ‘The Wedding of Your English and Physical Education Teachers’.

For a deeper dive into why Taylor and Travis were meant to be, keep reading. 

Ever since it was announced that Taylor Swift would grace the Kansas City Chiefs’ field on September 24, 2023, I, as a die-hard fan, have been buzzing with excitement! But let me tell you, Travis Kelce has always been a secret admirer of the legendary Grammy winner.

It wasn’t until a Chiefs teammate shared it on a TikTok video (posted in August 2023) that the star tight end’s affection for Taylor became public knowledge. At the time, they were actually in a clandestine relationship, which is now known to us looking back.

In response to the question about his celebrity crush, before Travis could even speak up, Marquez Valdes-Scantling enthusiastically blurted out “Taylor Swift!”.

Travis smiled at the camera before holding his finger up to his mustache, saying, “Alright now!”

Furthermore, it’s worth mentioning that Travis was among several renowned personalities who graced Taylor Swift’s groundbreaking Eras Tour, well before the couple began their relationship. However, we’ll delve deeper into that captivating incident at a later point.

Although there’s a dreamy expression in Travis’ eyes, particularly during Taylor’s public appearances like game screenings, it’s worth noting that Travis stands apart when compared to the other individuals in Taylor’s romantic past.

She usually finds herself drawn to people who are creative, such as actors like Joe Alwyn, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner, and Tom Hiddleston, as well as musicians including Calvin Harris, John Mayer, Harry Styles, and more recently, Matty Healy.

Maybe it’s because her new romance with the light-spirited and humorous athlete, who secured a revised two-year contract with the Chiefs valued at $34.25 million in 2024, seems like a delightful change for Taylor following her six-year private relationship with Joe that ended in April 2023.

It seems as though the 10-time Pro Bowler’s dreams have become a reality, as he appeared to make his relationship with the celebrity happen by strongly focusing on it, demonstrating persistence, and expressing his affection openly.

At the Kansas City leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on July 7, 2023, Travis admitted his unsuccessful attempt to connect with Taylor. He had intended to gift her a friendship bracelet, subtly inscribed with what could be either his jersey number or phone number.

Although he had stated that he was “disappointed” because they didn’t meet up after the concert, Taylor later revealed to TIME in December 2023 that he eventually managed to connect with her via his podcast platform instead.

She reminisced about the time when Travis publicly highlighted our connection on his podcast, which she found incredibly cool. Afterwards, we began spending more time together. It turned out that we had a considerable period of secrecy, which I appreciate since it allowed us to develop our relationship without prying eyes.

Instead of referring to the Sept. 24 game as their first official “hang,” as Taylor explained to TIME, they wouldn’t be reckless enough to intentionally set up a first date in such a manner.

Ever since she’s been with Travis, Taylor Swift has been spotted out and about more often. This includes social gatherings with friends in New York City as well as lively performances at events such as the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2024 Grammy Awards.

As a die-hard fan, that unforgettable moment I’m constantly reminiscing about was sitting side by side with my hero, Travis, during the September 24, 2023, home game of his team, the mighty Chiefs, against the Chicago Bears. It was nothing short of a dream come true!

Instead of avoiding the limelight, Taylor enthusiastically yelled “Come on, let’s do this!” when Travis scored a touchdown. Just like everyone else, even Travis was surprised that Taylor agreed to his invitation, and accepted it gracefully.

On his New Heights podcast a few days later, Travis acknowledged Taylor for showing up, calling it quite bold. He added that he was impressed by the fact that everyone in the suite only had nice things to say about her, including her friends and family.

“She looked amazing,” he added. ” It was definitely a game I will remember, that’s for damn sure.”

Ever since then, Taylor and Travis have frequently been spotted holding hands while going out on dates globally and have repeatedly visited a festive bar in Kansas City, where they openly displayed affection.

Following an interview with TIME where she discussed stepping away from the limelight after Kim Kardashian’s famous leaked phone conversation in 2016, Taylor Swift will be making regular appearances now – whenever she pleases, as a matter of fact.

After telling TIME about her decision to step back from the public eye following Kim Kardashian’s notorious leaked call in 2016, Taylor Swift is going out tonight and every night if she so chooses – no worries!

She remarked, “Time passes quickly.” Embrace excitement. Spending so much time confined within my home during all those years – I can’t reclaim that moment. Now, I’m far more willing to trust others compared to six years back.

Although Travis doesn’t shy away from discussing his past encounters with Taylor during his podcast scheduled for September 27, 2023, he made it clear that he prefers to draw a line when it comes to discussing personal matters in future discussions.

He acknowledged that he had attracted quite a bit of attention, as he had made his friendship with Taylor quite prominent. Specifically, he shared details about making friendship bracelets and expressing his disappointment over not meeting Taylor personally. However, he clarified that he didn’t intend to provide an exhaustive account of their relationship.

He clarified, “My personal life is indeed private, and I want to maintain that for both our sakes. I’ve been having a great time lately, and this weekend was no exception. Going forward, I believe I’ll need to limit my conversations about sports and say ‘alright nah’ mostly.

In a November 2023 interview with the Wall Street Journal, he reinforced his wish to maintain a calm demeanor.

The people surrounding him were advising him not to mess things up, while he responded with a casual affirmation of understanding. He later explained, when speaking to the media outlet, that his primary concern was ensuring he didn’t utter any words that might drive Taylor away from him.

However, just because he hasn’t been able to refrain from discussing his girlfriend publicly doesn’t necessarily mean that he has remained silent about her. He’s openly credited her for the increase in sales of his jersey and even called her “amazing” following an incident where she was jeered by New England Patriots fans at a game in December 2023.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he confessed that he isn’t typically verbose. He went on to express that being near Taylor, observing her intelligence, has left him utterly amazed. Every day, he finds himself learning something new.

Just like Taylor, who has a strong bond with her mother Andrea, Travis comes from a closely knit family that includes his parents, Ed and Donna Kelce.

In February 2023, Donna earned widespread admiration as the first mom to see her two sons square off against each other in a Super Bowl. This extraordinary event pitted Travis against his elder brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, on the big stage.

Donna expressed to ET that this was like living a dream when all these events aligned: high school, college, professional careers, Pro Bowl appearances, Super Bowl games, and culminating in this particular event. She couldn’t fully express how remarkable it is for our family and it feels surreal.

After being married to Ed for 25 years prior to their divorce, Donna financially cared for both of her sons by donning a jacket that displayed the logos of both the Eagles and Chiefs in black and red, symbolizing her allegiance to both teams.

Following the Super Bowl where the Chiefs outperformed the Eagles, Travis and Jason became quite sentimental as they reminisced about the shared experience with Donna.

In Jason’s words on the brothers’ New Heights podcast, he expressed that it was the sight of his mom that left him feeling quite emotional. He went on to say, “It was just amazing… She seemed like she was on cloud nine for an entire week.

Travis remarked, “She was the dominant woman in her division.” He went on to say, “She reigned supreme and outshone everyone throughout.

Similar to Taylor and her younger brother, who is Austin Swift, Travis shares a unique bond with his elder brother Jason. It was Jason’s passion for football that motivated Travis to take up the sport.

Apart from their successful NFL careers, Travis and Jason started their podcast “New Heights” in September 2022. This new venture not only deepened their bond but also boosted their finances.

In Travis’ words to NBC Sports in February 2023, this established a fixed timeframe of two to three hours every week where we are required to communicate with each other. This conversation revolves around our individual experiences and the challenges we face during the week and games. It’s been quite therapeutic, he added.

Certainly, although they didn’t physically cross paths until 2023, there were some unseen connections linking them prior to that time.

Taylor Swift and Travis Scott are close friends with actor Miles Teller, as the leading man of Top Gun: Maverick and his wife Keleigh Sperry were recruited by Taylor to appear in her music video for “I Bet You Think About Me” from her album Red (Taylor’s Version) in 2021.

In the meantime, Travis teamed up with Miles and the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a golf practice session prior to the American Century Championship in the year 2022.

As an over-the-moon fanatic, I’d put it this way: “Miles shared a picture of us golfing together with the team, captioned ‘Grip it and go big’. Then, Travis doubled down on our friendship by resharing the post with the comment, ‘Like we never left!’

Since Miles is well-known as a dedicated fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, maybe he managed to arrange a face-to-face meeting between Travis and Taylor by making a connection with Jason?

On September 24, 2023, Taylor went to the game all by herself. However, when she visited the Chiefs versus New York Jets game at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium on October 1st, she was accompanied by a group of famous friends.

I was fortunate to be joined by my dear friends Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman, along with Sophie Turner, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye.

Instead of the attendance at the game speaking volumes, it was notably more revealing that Ryan followed Travis on Instagram.

Apart from appearing in four Super Bowls and claiming victory in three of them (no big deal!), Travis has also graced the stage as host of Saturday Night Live, demonstrating his ability to manage high-pressure situations effortlessly.

It might appear insignificant, but Taylor Swift has written numerous songs expressing her concern that her celebrity status could overwhelm her romantic partners due to its intensity. Examples include the tracks “Peace” and “The Archer.

Taylor mentioned that it largely depends on who you’re associating with. If they disapprove, you might find yourself concealing your actions or whatever, but Taylor prefers not to do so as it makes them feel like a criminal on the run. They don’t want their relationship to feel like a covert operation, more like ‘Oh no, we’re in a relationship, let’s hide!’

“I feel like if you can be in a relationship and have it seem normal, that would be good.” 

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Travis demonstrated that he is well-equipped to handle the stress that accompanies a marriage to someone as influential as Taylor.

He stated, “I’ve never encountered someone radiating such an energy before, and haven’t had experiences related to it. However, I’m not shying away from dealing with whatever comes my way.

Every day, she’s under constant public gaze, as if viewed through a magnifying glass by paparazzi camped outside her house, outside every restaurant she visits, and at airports after each flight. Yet, she continues to live and enjoy life. When she behaves in such a way, I certainly wouldn’t want to be the one appearing unusual.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but gush over the adorable moments shared by Taylor and Travis at their Argentina concert in November 2023. The heart-fluttering video of Taylor darting into Travis’ arms for a passionate smooch after their performance had fans everywhere swooning! It didn’t stop there; Taylor added an extra sweet touch to their romance by modifying the lyrics to “the guy on the Chiefs” during her rendition of Karma, leaving Travis in a delightful shock as he attended the concert with none other than her father, Scott Swift, by his side. Simply put, it’s a love story that would make any rom-com envious!

Attending fourteen Chiefs games together during their initial season – Taylor even jetting off from her performance in Tokyo to catch the Super Bowl – underscores just how dedicated they are to each other.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’d rephrase it like this: “I’m excited to witness him pursuing his passion, and our presence is a testament to our mutual support. There may be others around, but our focus is solely on each other. Conversely, some might go to great lengths to hide their relationships from public view. However, we take pride in one another.

If her attendance at NFL games bothers you, then rest assured that Taylor isn’t invested enough in any disagreement with you to take notice.

From my perspective, there’s a camera situated approximately half a mile away, and I’m unsure about its exact location or when it might be capturing me for the broadcast. It’s quite enigmatic, as I could be featured seventeen times or just once. Regardless, I’m here mainly to back Travis. I don’t have any clue if my appearances are becoming too frequent and potentially irritating a handful of fathers named ‘Dads,’ ‘Brads,’ or ‘Chads.’

Travis was born in—are you ready for it?—1989. Screaming, crying, throwing up, etc.

Mentioning Killa Trav’s birthday on October 5th, have you found out that he shares it with Marjorie Finlay – the grandma Taylor Swift sings about in her song “Marjorie” from the 2020 album ‘evermore’? It seems quite coincidental, doesn’t it?

She’s loved him three summers now, honey, and she’s going to get ’em all. 

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2025-08-27 03:18