Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. With that one-line, five-picture Instagram post, signed off with a firecracker emoji, Taylor Swift announced her engagement to American football player Travis Kelce, sending the internet into a frenzy. Tuesday's post by the couple—who have been together for two years—has been liked more than 28 million times on the social media platform. NFL star Kelce is pictured getting down on one knee to pop the question to the world-famous music superstar, with the pair gazing into each other's eyes and embracing.
In the third picture in the carousel, Swift, wearing a Ralph Lauren halter neck dress and diamond-encrusted Cartier watch, flashes her engagement ring—a cushion cut diamond on a gold band.
According to US reports, the ring was purchased from Artifex Fine Jewelry. Prices for rings on its website start at around $29,000 (£21,506.26). Photos show the couple surrounded by roses, anemones, delphiniums, and hydrangeas which appear to be set up in woodland with strategically placed urns and an archway. Wedding florist Nicola Paul told the BBC, It's simple elegance, not too ostentatious. It's been staged in the woods, so you get that lush greenery look.
Celebrity florist Jeff Leatham, who has worked with the Kardashians, described the design as a beautiful, hidden secret garden with a romantic mix of florals.
The engagement post was not without some elements of an Easter egg hunt—a theme Swift loves doing for her fans. The caption included an explosion emoji, which could also signify T and T: Taylor's and Travis' initials.
Swift and Kelce have not been publicly engaged to anyone before. In an interview, Ed Kelce revealed that the proposal happened in a garden in Missouri about two weeks prior to the announcement. He described the moment, sharing that they initially planned for a calm dinner.
Fans reacted deeply to the engagement news, with videos surfacing of groups of friends screaming upon hearing the news, emphasizing an emotional connection with Swift. Chloe, who manages a Swiftie news fan account, expressed disbelief at first, highlighting the community created around Swift's journey.
The engagement announcement aligns with prior public interest in Swift's love life. For years, fans have grappled with her relationships, and as Swift fans, many resonate with her stories, seeing her as a kindred spirit. From her music to social media presence, Swift maintains a relatability that keeps her audience engaged and invested in her life choices.
As celebrity reactions poured in, even Donald Trump expressed his best wishes for the couple, marking a twist in his previous sentiments about Swift. Overall, this engagement has illustrated not just a personal milestone for the couple but also a significant cultural moment for fans, connecting them further to Swift's narrative and artistry.
In the third picture in the carousel, Swift, wearing a Ralph Lauren halter neck dress and diamond-encrusted Cartier watch, flashes her engagement ring—a cushion cut diamond on a gold band.
According to US reports, the ring was purchased from Artifex Fine Jewelry. Prices for rings on its website start at around $29,000 (£21,506.26). Photos show the couple surrounded by roses, anemones, delphiniums, and hydrangeas which appear to be set up in woodland with strategically placed urns and an archway. Wedding florist Nicola Paul told the BBC, It's simple elegance, not too ostentatious. It's been staged in the woods, so you get that lush greenery look.
Celebrity florist Jeff Leatham, who has worked with the Kardashians, described the design as a beautiful, hidden secret garden with a romantic mix of florals.
The engagement post was not without some elements of an Easter egg hunt—a theme Swift loves doing for her fans. The caption included an explosion emoji, which could also signify T and T: Taylor's and Travis' initials.
Swift and Kelce have not been publicly engaged to anyone before. In an interview, Ed Kelce revealed that the proposal happened in a garden in Missouri about two weeks prior to the announcement. He described the moment, sharing that they initially planned for a calm dinner.
Fans reacted deeply to the engagement news, with videos surfacing of groups of friends screaming upon hearing the news, emphasizing an emotional connection with Swift. Chloe, who manages a Swiftie news fan account, expressed disbelief at first, highlighting the community created around Swift's journey.
The engagement announcement aligns with prior public interest in Swift's love life. For years, fans have grappled with her relationships, and as Swift fans, many resonate with her stories, seeing her as a kindred spirit. From her music to social media presence, Swift maintains a relatability that keeps her audience engaged and invested in her life choices.
As celebrity reactions poured in, even Donald Trump expressed his best wishes for the couple, marking a twist in his previous sentiments about Swift. Overall, this engagement has illustrated not just a personal milestone for the couple but also a significant cultural moment for fans, connecting them further to Swift's narrative and artistry.
