Travis Kelce's Dad Ed Shares Inside Details About His Son's Engagement to Taylor Swift

The engagement that fans were dreaming of is finally here, and now they're getting an emotional, behind-the-scenes look at how the football star asked the world's biggest pop icon to be his wife.

On August 26, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint social media post that sent shockwaves through Swiftie Nation. But according to Travis's father, Ed Kelce, the real magic happened weeks before the rest of the world found out.

A Superstar's Nerves and a Quiet Garden Proposal

Ed revealed that his son had actually proposed to Taylor almost two weeks earlier. Though Travis had planned to wait and stage something grand, Taylor began growing anxious as time dragged on, prompting the NFL star to switch gears and go with his heart.

Ed recalled advising his son, "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 added that Taylor's father, Scott Swift, had been giving Travis the same advice about keeping the proposal simple. So, when the moment came, Travis chose simplicity over spectacle.

The garden setting in Lee's Summit, Missouri, offered nothing flashy — just quiet and the kind of real intimacy that money can't buy. It was there, surrounded by blooming flowers and golden twilight, that Travis dropped to one knee and asked Taylor to become his wife.

"He got her out there, they were about to go out to dinner, and he said, 'let's go out and have a glass of wine,'... they got out there, and that's when he asked her, and it was beautiful. They started FaceTiming me and their mother and her folks to make sure everybody knew. So, to see them together is great," Ed described.

After Taylor Swift said yes, the couple didn't wait long to spread the joy.

"I Saw Taylor There with Him, I Knew": A Memorable Facetime

As fate would have it, Ed was surrounded by thousands of fans at a Philadelphia Eagles public practice when his phone lit up with a FaceTime call that would change everything.

"So at that practice ... I got a FaceTime call from them, and as soon as I saw the FaceTime, I saw it was Travis, and then I saw Taylor there with him, I knew what they were going to say, and they, you know, let us know," divulged Ed.

He described seeing them together as a wonderful moment. Ed also shared that he had known about Travis's plan to propose for months and had even anticipated it might happen during last year's NFL season. He noted that he has never seen his son happier than he is with Taylor.

Family Dinners, Taylor in the Kitchen, and a Father's Quiet Pride

Just recently, Ed and Donna Kelce joined Travis and Taylor at their Kansas City home for a cozy dinner after a taping of ESPN's "The Kingdom."

Taylor had prepared the meal, and the group enjoyed it together outside on the patio. Ed described the evening as a wonderful experience and said it was clear how deeply Travis Kelce and Taylor care for each other.

"They're just two young people very much in love, cast in a spotlight that they really haven't sought but kind of followed with their success in their respective fields," gushed Ed.

No Wedding Date Yet – but a Lifetime of Love Ahead

Though the engagement is still fresh and the wedding planning hasn't started, Ed says he's more than ready to embrace the celebrations ahead.

As we previously reported, after months of mounting speculation and viral sightings, Taylor has finally confirmed what her fans have been praying for: she's getting married.

The jaw-dropping announcement came on August 26, 2025, when Taylor shared a swoon-worthy series of photos on Instagram revealing her shock engagement to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Travis.

Down on One Knee in a Sea of Blossoms

One of the images captured the two lovers locked in a tender embrace. He wore a navy blue polo shirt and pale shorts, while the singer donned a sleeveless striped dress, with her blonde hair cascading effortlessly around her shoulders.

Her look was completed with elegant accessories, including a stunning engagement ring, which appeared in one of the pictures.

The final image showed the couple seated together under an elaborate floral arch. Yet, the first photo was perhaps the best one.

Travis can be seen kneeling in a lush, romantic garden, holding Taylor's waist while she touches his face in what looks like the moment after he popped the question.

In a cheeky nod to their public personas, the post's caption read, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨."

After two years of dating, the beloved pop superstar and Super Bowl champ have proven they're more than just a headline — they're the real deal.

Do YOU think Travis’s simple garden proposal was the perfect move for America’s biggest power couple — or were you hoping for fireworks and spectacle? Sound off in the comments below!