The news of Taylor Swift’s engagement to American footballer Travis Kelce, unsurprisingly, broke the internet earlier this week. It came just a week after Swift appeared on Kelce’s podcast, New Heights, which he hosts with his brother Jason, to announce the forthcoming release of her 12^th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, set to drop in October 2025. As you can imagine, Swifties were in a spin. 

The happy news was posted on Instagram – captioned “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married” – and has since totted up 33 million likes. Among the series of whimsical snaps was a close-up photograph of her XXL engagement ring, thought by jewellery experts to be a 10 carat ‘old mine’ or antique stone that may have fetched up to £4 million. 

Rumours of the price tag naturally sent the wedding world into overdrive, with many conjuring up their own ideas and concepts for what is bound to be the no-expense-spared event of the century. But what would some homegrown experts plan for Taylor Swift’s wedding? We’ve asked some of our favourite event planners, dress designers and florists for their ideas – because it’s a love story, and she said yes. 

The venue

Matthew Shaw, founder and creative director of Sauveur Studios, says: “Taylor Swift is one of the most recognisable singers in the world and with that comes a huge amount of public attention. Swift leads a private life so I can see her hosting a wedding out of the public eye opting for a more intimate celebration instead of a lavish spectacle. 

“The engagement had a wonderful whimsical aesthetic. While Swift has a varied music style she has largely centred around country, folk and indie pop which may be an indication of her wedding style. A lover of all things American, I can see a New England or mid-Atlantic venue as the perfect destination for them.”

George Griffith-Jones, founder of Moriarty Events, has created spectacular events for the likes of Cartier and Manolo Blahnik, as well as plenty of lavish weddings. For Taylor Swift’s wedding she suggests the theme: An Old Hollywood Love Story – Reimagined. She says: “Swift’s Rhode Island mansion becomes the stage for a celebration straight out of a classic film reel – [think] Old Hollywood glamour with a modern, mischievous twist. Whimsical yet iconic, the setting embodies timeless romance while making a bold statement: intimate doesn’t have to mean small.”

The ceremony

Images: Moriarty Events

Shaw believes the wedding itself would likely be an exemplary exercise in “understated elegance”. “As Swift is known for her famous ‘Easter eggs’ hidden within her lyrics and performances, I imagine every detail will feel extremely purposeful and personal. I can imagine the décor too will have a vintage-inspired charm – antique mirrors reflecting soft candlelight, delicate lace runners draping tables adorned with soft pastel blooms and sprigs of wildflowers, and perhaps even subtle nods to their shared journey woven throughout.”

Similarly, Griffith-Jones believes the theme will also nod to Swift’s penchant for whimsical and vintage. “Forget ostentation; this is about subtle power moves. A mega guest list seated at tables that whisper elegance rather than shout excess. A palette of soft, romantic tones sets the mood: blush pinks, muted lilacs, ivory and champagne woven through every detail. Candlelight and drapery frame layered florals, vintage notes and whimsical touches that feel personal yet cinematic.”

The reception

No stranger to the stage, it’s anyone’s bet how Swift will plan to entertain her guests – but Griffith-Jones has a fair idea. “Think of the ultimate after-party, disguised as a wedding. Friends stepping up to the mic – Ed Sheeran and whoever else dares – turning the night into an iconic private concert. A blend of planned sets and spontaneous moments will keep guests (and the press) talking long after the last encore. 

“Lighting design will build throughout the night, driving the atmosphere and keeping the dancefloor alive. With choreography and set lists crafted to rival the world’s greatest shows, the evening becomes a performance in its own right.” The Eras Tour part two? Perhaps… 

The wedding dress

Sidonie by Savannah Miller

The question on everyone’s lips is, of course, what Swift will wear. Having previously shown a penchant for Versace, Stella McCartney, Zimmermann and Vivienne Westwood, we asked Savannah Miller what she envisages the Love Story star will wear on her big day. "It’s such a highly exciting and iconic moment for a star like Taylor Swift to be getting married and instantly, as a bridal designer, your mind goes to what you can see her choosing. 

“I think she looks stunning in a classic sweetheart neckline, but I would definitely be inclined to lean into her more edgy side with some exaggerated corseted seam work and cat eye points. I think she would really suit something with a subtly dropped waist and a lot of fullness in the skirt and would definitely give her a deep side split to play into her more coquettish side.” Adding that Swift “wears sparkles well”, Miller says she would personally keep her gown understated to let her natural beauty shine through and avoid the dress looking dated in the future.   

Orlaya by Ella May London

Gardenia by Ella May London

Wedding dress designer Ella May, of Ella May London, adds: “I would play on Taylor’s romantic style so, for the day, I’d go for an ethereal romantic style inspired by the Orlaya: a whimsical, feminine dress with delicate embroidery detailing. For the evening, something much more playful inspired by the Gardenia dress, a slightly more architectural silhouette, but still soft and feminine. Perfect for dancing!” And, in our humble opinion, when Shake it Off comes on. 

The flowers

“If we were designing Taylor and Travis's wedding, we're not just creating pretty arrangements – we're telling their love story and personalities through the language of flowers,” says Blooming Haus creative director Michal Kowalski. 

Kowalski has picked three colour directions: citrus paradise, blush romance and elegant white. “[Citrus] is the bold choice! Peach and coral garden roses exploding from tall urns, white hydrangeas creating cloud-like masses at the base, architectural white alliums reaching skyward, and signature butterfly ranunculus in peachy tones scattered throughout like confetti.”

The blush hue is obviously the romantic option, and Kowalski is envisioning “towering white hydrangeas would anchor dramatic arrangements, with soft blush garden roses spilling over vintage vessels.” And if Swift opts for a spring wedding, “heirloom sweet peas could trail romantically from elevated arrangements, creating natural garlands. White butterfly ranunculus could add texture in cascading trails, with white alliums punctuating the design like elegant exclamation points against lush green foliage walls.”

For the ceremony itself, Kowalski is going for “that garden-picked feel” to reflect the couple’s gorgeous engagement setting. “The space would be framed by two dramatic asymmetrical installations: one side featuring a 12-foot floral column of white hydrangeas and alliums, the other a flowing cascade of garden roses and amaranthus. Smilax would drape naturally between trees, recreating that wild garden magic from their engagement.”

The reception, in Kowalski’s opinion, would follow a similar garden party theme. “Round tables scattered across the lawn would feature varying centrepiece heights – some low and lush with bulbous hydrangeas spilling, others tall and architectural with alliums reaching three feet high. Butterfly ranunculus would cascade between the arrangements, creating natural pathways of colour. The overall effect would be an abundant garden party that feels both effortless and utterly romantic – very Taylor's aesthetic of studied casualness.”

For Swift’s show-stopping bouquet? Kowalski has just the idea: “A V-shaped bouquet with garden roses as the heart, butterfly ranunculus creating movement and texture, and white anemones adding delicate detail.”

The food

Images: Lettice Events

Holly Congdon, managing director and head of events at sustainable catering company Lettice Events, says: "I think her wedding food would really reflect her love of comfort and connection – canapés that nod to her favorite indulgences like mini lobster rolls, sliders, and fries; a relaxed family-style main meal with fresh, seasonal dishes; and a colorful dessert station inspired by her eras, anchored by a big vintage-style heart-shaped cake covered in pink glitter.

"For late-night, it would lean Nashville with hot chicken sliders and burgers and fries, a nod to her roots. Drinks would be all about bespoke cocktails named after her albums – a red one for Red, a dark blackberry margarita for Midnights, maybe even a lavender spritz for Lavender Haze. And knowing her love of July 4th, I could see it happening in midsummer with playful Americana touches woven through."

The personal touches 

In terms of favours, what does a couple who has everything give their nearest and dearest? Griffith-Jones believes it will be nothing overblown: “Just clever, creative, and uniquely them. Maybe a homemade element from Taylor herself. Maybe a nod to her feline muses, their three cats. Either way, the kind of keepsake that makes you smile when you stumble across it years later.

And as for making this big day uniquely theirs? “This is family first, fame second. Jason Kelce’s kids as flower girls, godchildren in starring roles – the kind of heart that grounds the glamour. Add in customised, jewel-studded letterman jackets emblazoned with Kelce’s number, and suddenly America’s Sweethearts have given us the photo opportunity of the decade.” 

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