Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans ramp up as venue and date set… but there’s a hitch

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s fairytale romance is racing toward the altar — with a wedding date and venue reportedly locked in. But there’s just one major detail they still need to settle: the size and style of the celebration.

The couple shocked fans on August 26 when they announced their engagement with a carousel of dreamy garden photos and the cheeky caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Within minutes, Swifties were dissecting every frame, spotting hidden Easter eggs and obsessing over the pop star’s dazzling Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond ring — already setting a new trend in bridal jewelry.

But beyond the ring, the question on everyone’s mind has been when and where. Even a city council in Queensland, Australia went viral after publicly inviting the couple to marry Down Under.

Now, an insider has revealed to Daily Mail that the chosen venue is none other than Swift’s $28 million oceanfront estate in Watch Hill, Rhode Island — the very mansion that once hosted her iconic Fourth of July parties.

“His family doesn’t care where it’s at. It could be in Timbuktu and they’d go there for it. But yeah — right now, it’s going to be in Rhode Island at her mansion,” the source shared.

The real sticking point, however, isn’t the location. It’s the scale.

“Travis wants a big blowout with everyone he loves, but he did say he has to run it by her. My guess is he wants something bigger than she does,” the insider added.

That difference could prove tricky, considering the size of their inner circles. Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammates, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are expected to make the guest list. On Swift’s side, longtime friends like Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, and Cara Delevingne have already shown support online. The pop star was also recently spotted at Brittany Mahomes’ 30th birthday, suggesting she’s keeping her NFL circle close as wedding plans develop.

Notably absent, however, is Blake Lively, whose once-tight friendship with Swift cooled after the singer’s name surfaced in Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni last year — a feud that reportedly left lasting damage.

Despite the drama, the Rhode Island estate offers a picture-perfect backdrop. The eight-bedroom, ten-bathroom mansion sits on five acres, complete with manicured gardens, sweeping patios, a pool house, and 700 feet of private beach. Swift famously purchased the home in 2013 at age 23 with a single wire transfer, raising eyebrows at the time due to its proximity to then-boyfriend Conor Kennedy’s family compound.

Since then, the mansion has hosted Hollywood royalty and served as the setting for unforgettable moments — from Swift’s infamous parties to private getaways with Kelce and friends. With reports of a $1.7 million expansion underway, some speculate she may be preparing the estate for her biggest celebration yet.

But the wedding won’t be the only life milestone ahead. Once the vows are exchanged, the next question is where will they live?

Between Swift’s sprawling real estate empire — with homes in Nashville, New York, California, Rhode Island, and Tennessee — and Kelce’s $6 million Kansas City mansion (the backdrop of their engagement photos), the couple has no shortage of options. Recently, they were even spotted house-hunting in Cleveland, Ohio, where Kelce grew up.

Only time will tell where they ultimately decide to settle. What’s clear, however, is that their whirlwind romance — which went public in September 2023 when Swift was first spotted with Kelce’s mother at a Chiefs game — is now heading toward a new chapter.

With the wedding date and location set, and just one big decision left to make, fans around the world are waiting for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to take their love story to the next level.