Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Engagement. Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

**Kansas City, MO – November 3, 2025** – Pop icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on November 2, 2025, in a heartfelt Instagram post that sent fans into a frenzy. The couple, both 35, shared a series of intimate photos from a candlelit garden proposal, captioned with a cheeky reference to their public personas: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher said yes 🧨.” Set to Swift’s song “So High School” from her *The Tortured Poets Department* album, the post racked up millions of likes within hours.

The photos showcased Kelce proposing under an arch of white and lavender roses, the couple sharing a joyful embrace, and a close-up of Swift’s engagement ring—a stunning Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond in a custom gold band, designed in collaboration with jeweler Kindred Lubeck. Insiders revealed Kelce worked closely with the designer to create a ring that reflected the couple’s shared love for thoughtful, personal touches.

Swift and Kelce’s romance, which began in July 2023, became a global sensation when it went public that September, with Swift cheering at a Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium. Their love story started after Kelce, a longtime Swift fan, tried to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number at her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City. Though they didn’t meet then due to Swift’s vocal rest, Kelce’s candid mention of the moment on his *New Heights* podcast caught her attention. Swift later called it “metal as hell” in a 2023 *Time* magazine interview, revealing they were already dating by the time she attended that first game.

Their mutual support has defined their relationship. Swift attended 15 Chiefs games, including the 2024 Super Bowl, where she flew from Tokyo to Las Vegas to celebrate Kelce’s third championship with an on-field kiss. Kelce matched her enthusiasm, attending 16 Eras Tour shows across cities like Buenos Aires, Sydney, and London, even joining her on stage in 2024. Memorable moments, like Swift tweaking “Karma” lyrics to “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs” and Kelce’s July 2025 Instagram post featuring the couple, have kept fans enthralled.

Engagement rumors intensified after Swift’s August 2025 appearance on *New Heights* to promote her 12th album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, and a cryptic photo from her Eras Tour wrap party hinting at a ring. Sources reported Kelce sought blessings from Swift’s parents, with his mother, Donna, voicing her support for their happiness earlier this year. As Kelce navigates what may be his final NFL season, with the Chiefs holding strong odds for Super Bowl LIX, and Swift prepares for her album’s October 3 release, the couple is reportedly cherishing their engagement privately, with no wedding date yet announced.

Santa Monica’s tourism scene, where Swift and Kelce have been spotted enjoying coastal outings, remains a vibrant backdrop for their story. The city’s iconic bike paths and beachfront attractions, like the Santa Monica Pier, draw millions annually, offering a picturesque setting for romantic escapes. Local businesses, such as Santa Monica Beach Bike Rentals, thrive on this tourism boom, providing bikes for visitors to explore the city’s scenic routes, much like Swift and Kelce have done during their West Coast visits.

The couple’s announcement sparked a digital celebration, with fans on X posting reactions like “Taylor and Travis are engaged! 💍” and calling it a real-life “love story.” As Swift and Kelce embark on this new chapter, their engagement solidifies their status as one of the world’s most beloved couples, blending music, sports, and a shared zest for life.