Following months of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement. The couple shared the news on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, via a joint post on Instagram. The post, captioned "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," featured a series of enchanting photos, including a close-up of Swift's engagement ring. The ring, designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry with Kelce's input, features a square-oval diamond in a gold bezel setting.

While the couple has not yet revealed any specific wedding plans, the engagement has sparked a flurry of excitement and speculation among fans, businesses, and even public figures.

Swift and Kelce's relationship began in the summer of 2023 after Kelce attended the Eras Tour. Kelce admitted he attempted to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his number on it, but couldn't meet her. Rumors of their romance began circulating in September 2023 after Swift was seen at a Chiefs game with Kelce's mom, Donna. The couple went public with their relationship in October 2023 after appearing at an Saturday Night Live afterparty holding hands. Since then, their relationship has blossomed, with public appearances, shared milestones, and mutual support.

In June 2025, Swift and Kelce made their red-carpet debut at Kelce's Tight End University event in Nashville. Swift also joined Kelce onstage during an Eras Tour performance in London. On August 13, 2025, Swift appeared on the "New Heights" podcast, which Kelce hosts with his brother Jason, and spoke about how she and Kelce met.

The engagement announcement has drawn reactions from various businesses, with many using the news to market themselves. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation referenced Swift's song "Welcome to New York". Food chains like Chipotle, Pizza Hut, and Cinnabon also joined in with celebratory and marketing posts.

While details about the wedding remain under wraps, several locations are being floated as potential venues. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee publicly campaigned for the couple to consider his state, where Swift owns an oceanfront mansion. The Visit Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce also suggested their locale for the honeymoon.

Given Swift's estimated net worth of $1.6 billion and Kelce's $90 million, discussions about a prenuptial agreement have also emerged. Legal experts suggest a prenup would be a sensible decision for the couple to protect their individual assets and ensure financial clarity.

Despite the excitement, Swift had previously stated that she would not use "Easter eggs" or hidden clues to hint at personal life events, emphasizing that her Easter eggs are strictly for music-related content. This statement came after fans speculated about wedding clues in her recent podcast appearance.

For now, fans eagerly await further details about the wedding plans of the pop superstar and the NFL tight end.