Travis Kelce‘s father Ed has revealed exact details about his son’s lavish proposal to Taylor Swift, who he claims was getting ‘a little antsy’ about the NFL star taking too long to pop the question.
The songstress and the athlete, both 35, who have been dating for two years, officially revealed their marriage news on Tuesday with a romantic photoshoot showing Travis getting down on one knee in a rose garden.
Ed has now revealed that the surprise proposal took place near the sportsman’s home in Lee’s Summit Mossouri, following his own words of encouragement, after fans previously assumed it had occurred in the backyard of Travis’ $6M mansion.
He told News5Cleveland: ‘[Travis] was going to put it off till this week. I think [Taylor] was getting maybe a little antsy, but he was going to put her off till this week, to, you know, make some grand thing, to make it a big special event’.
‘And I told him repeatedly, you know, you could do it on the side of the road, do it any place that makes it a special event … when you get down on one knee and ask her to marry you’.
Ed revealed how Travis has surprised Taylor and after getting down on one knee the overjoyed couple quickly FaceTimed family and friends to share the wonderful news.
Travis Kelce ‘s father Ed has revealed details about his son’s lavish proposal to Taylor Swift , who he claims was getting ‘a little antsy’ about the NFL star taking too long to pop the question
The songstress and the athlete, both 35, who have been dating for two years, officially revealed their marriage news on Tuesday (ed and Taylor pictured 2024)
Ed made an appearance on Channel Nine’s breakfast program, The Today Show, on Wednesday morning to share new details about their engagement.
He said the proposal happened a few weeks ago after ‘several weeks of prodding from myself and Scott Swift.’
‘He wanted to make it special… Travis’ mother and Taylor’s parents have all expected this for a little while,’ he said.
‘They’re just so good together, and they’re just so happy. I haven’t seen him happier.’
Ed also confirmed Travis and Taylor haven’t decided when they will be tying the knot yet.
The couple sent fans into a frenzy when they announced their engagement on Tuesday after a secret proposal two weeks ago.
Taylor captioned the post: ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.’
The Grammy winner also revealed her jaw-dropping diamond engagement ring in the post – the stunning band is an Old Mine Brilliant Cut and appears to be from Kindred Lubeck at Artifex Fine Jewelry. It is worth an estimated $675,000 to $1 million.
The star shared the post on her Instagram, set to the ballad So High School, which is about her enduring love for Travis.
The couple went public with their relationship in September 2023 when the singer appeared alongside Travis’ mother, Donna, at a Kansas City Chiefs game.
Since that day, their romance has captivated the world, with Taylor supporting Travis’ run to two Super Bowls while the NFL star has travelled alongside her around the globe on her wildly successful Eras tour.
The sports star’s close friend Patrick Mahomes was quick to congratulate the couple, sharing Taylor’s post on Instagram with three heart emojis.
Taylor and Travis sent fans into a frenzy when they announced their engagement on Tuesday after a secret proposal two weeks ago
The Grammy winner also revealed her mammoth diamond engagement ring in the post
In the wake of the announcement, Taylor, Travis and her hit Love Story began trending.
Taylor’s longtime pals, supermodel Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, and Cara Delevingne were quick to like the post, showing support from her girl squad.
Taylor wore a $400 striped silk-blend dress by Ralph Lauren for her proposal, which featured a ruched top and halter neckline.
She completed the understated look with one of her go-to accessories: a gold Santos Demoiselle Watch by Cartier.
Before Kelce, Taylor was in a six-year romance with actor Joe Alwyn, 34, which ended in April 2023. She then briefly dated The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, 36.
Before Taylor, Kelce dated sports broadcaster and model Kayla Nicole from 2017 to May 2022.
