Travis Kelce Reveals Story Behind His Dreamy Proposal To Taylor Swift: Palms Were Sweating, There Were Few Tears

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Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, breaking the internet. They shared dreamy pictures in a joint post on Instagram alongside several photos from their floral-filled garden proposal. The couple looked overjoyed; Taylor flaunted her stunning engagement ring, while Travis kept it romantic. Amid all the buzz around their wedding, Kelce revealed how he became extremely emotional at the time of the proposal.

Travis Kelce Was 'Rattled' While Proposing Taylor Swift

In a conversation with FOX, Travis said, "She can tell that story. The palms were definitely sweating. I’m an emotional guy, so there were a few tears here and there. But it’s been an exciting ride up to this day, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her."

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Further, he added, "She has brought excitement and a joy for life that made me a better man, made me a better person, and made me just that much more comfortable in who I am." In an earlier conversation, Travis also shared ideas for everyone planning their wedding. He quoted, "Man, you've gotta know your gal. You've gotta know your gal or your significant other. You can't let how somebody else does it make you feel like you need to do it that way... I would just say know your partner, know who you're doing it for and do it for the right reasons," according to PEOPLE.

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Taylor and Travis surprised their fans by dropping their proposal pictures. The duo took to their Instagram and wrote, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

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Taylor and Travis began dating in the summer of 2023, sparking fan speculation about a possible proposal from the NFL star. The two first connected after Kelce expressed his admiration for Taylor on his New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce. Swift later confirmed that they started dating shortly after that moment.