Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been one of the most adored couples of recent years, and their engagement has only strengthened fans’ love for their fairytale romance. The duo, who began dating in 2023, got engaged in August 2025 after two years of a highly public and affectionate relationship. While their engagement announcement left the internet in awe, new details have now emerged about how Travis made the proposal unforgettable — by transforming his own garden into a magical wonderland.
During her appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Taylor Swift opened up about the dreamy proposal and revealed how Travis Kelce surprised her completely. The singer shared that the proposal took place on the same day she was filming an episode of his popular podcast, New Heights. While Taylor was focused on work, Travis was secretly turning his backyard into a proposal site straight out of a romantic film. She said, “We filmed the podcast for about three or four hours … and meanwhile behind his house, he was having the whole back garden turned into this.” Her eyes reportedly lit up as she recalled the intimate yet grand moment, which blended both of their worlds — his warmth and her love for cinematic storytelling.
In a separate interview with ABC 5, Travis’s father, Ed Kelce, confirmed that the couple actually got engaged on August 10, 2025, nearly two weeks before they announced it publicly. Ed shared that his son had been preparing for the moment for quite some time and had even asked for advice on where to propose. “I told him to do it wherever it feels special — even if it’s on the side of the road,” Ed said. He added that Travis and Taylor were about to head out for dinner when the NFL star asked her to join him for a glass of wine first, and that was when he went down on one knee.
After Taylor said yes, the couple immediately called their parents to share the good news but decided to keep it private for a few days before making it public. They announced the engagement on August 26, 2025, with Taylor’s now-iconic Instagram caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Travis later revealed on his podcast that he was “sweating like crazy” and even got emotional, admitting that “a few tears were shed” during the special moment.
Reports also revealed the extravagant yet deeply personal details behind the proposal. The engagement ring, crafted by an independent designer, was inspired by the Victorian era and reportedly cost between USD 5–10 million, depending on the size of the central diamond. The romantic setup itself was no less magical — according to floral expert Ashley Greer, the garden transformation cost around USD 38,000. It included over 800 pounds of greenery, 1,200 roses, and 1,000 other flowers that together created what she described as “an enchanted garden straight out of Taylor’s lyrics.”
From the sentimental setting to the elaborate floral decor and heartfelt emotion behind the proposal, it’s clear that Travis Kelce went above and beyond to create a moment worthy of the woman who has made a career out of turning love stories into art.