Travis Kelce’s father Ed shares how his son proposed to Taylor Swift in a rose garden near Lee’s Summit Missouri after family encouragement

Travis Kelce’s father Ed shares how his son proposed to Taylor Swift in a rose garden near Lee’s Summit Missouri after family encouragement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement news may have set the internet on fire this week, but according to someone very close to the couple, the moment almost happened a little later than it did.

Travis’ dad, Ed Kelce, has shared intimate details about how the NFL star finally popped the question after some gentle encouragement from his family.

The pair, both 35, revealed their big news on Tuesday with a dreamy photoshoot showing Travis down on one knee in a rose garden.

But behind the picture-perfect scene, Ed says Taylor was starting to get a little impatient with her man’s timing.


Where the Proposal Really Happened

Fans originally believed the proposal might have taken place at Travis’ $6 million Kansas mansion.

Instead, Ed revealed it all went down in nearby Lee’s Summit, Missouri, a town not far from his home base.

Travis, Ed explained, had been planning to delay the proposal to make it a grand event.

But his dad advised him to stop overthinking.

“You could do it on the side of the road,” Ed told his son, reminding him that the moment itself—not the backdrop—was what mattered.


How Travis Took Taylor by Surprise

According to Ed, Travis kept the moment low-key yet meaningful.

Before heading to dinner, he lured Taylor outside with the idea of sharing a glass of wine.

That’s when he dropped to one knee, catching her completely off guard.

The newly-engaged couple didn’t waste time celebrating alone.

Almost immediately, they FaceTimed their families—including Ed, Travis’ mom Donna, and Taylor’s parents—so everyone could share in the happiness.


Family Time After the Big Yes

Since the proposal, Ed has spent time with the couple and describes them as “crazy about each other.”

He recalled one particularly sweet evening when Taylor cooked dinner, and they all enjoyed a relaxed meal on the patio.

Watching them together, Ed said, felt “truly kinda neat.”

He also admitted he and Taylor’s dad, Scott Swift, had been nudging Travis to stop delaying.

Both families had been expecting the proposal for a while, and seeing the couple so happy has reassured them it was the right time.


Engagement News Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

When Taylor and Travis officially announced their engagement with a playful caption—“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married”—fans were quick to celebrate.

Taylor showed off a dazzling Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond ring from Artifex Fine Jewelry, valued between $675,000 and $1 million.

She posted the engagement reveal on Instagram, set to her song So High School, which she famously wrote about her relationship with Travis.


A Love Story That Captivated the World

Their romance first became public in September 2023, when Taylor was spotted alongside Travis’ mom at a Kansas City Chiefs game.

Since then, their relationship has become a global fascination: Taylor cheering Travis through Super Bowl wins and Travis joining her worldwide on the Eras Tour.

Even close friends and teammates joined the celebration.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reposted the news with heart emojis, while Taylor’s longtime friends Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, and Cara Delevingne quickly liked her post.


Style Details From the Proposal

For the big moment, Taylor wore a $400 striped silk-blend Ralph Lauren dress with a halter neckline—paired with one of her signature Cartier watches. Elegant yet understated, the look matched the simplicity of the proposal itself.


Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Both stars have had high-profile relationships in the past.

Taylor’s exes include Joe Alwyn, Harry Styles, and Calvin Harris, while Travis previously dated model and broadcaster Kayla Nicole.

But Ed Kelce insists he’s never seen his son happier than he is with Taylor.

Though the couple hasn’t set a wedding date yet, one thing is clear: this engagement has sealed a love story that fans around the world have been rooting for since day one.