Inside Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Engagement Shoot — And His Backyard Makeover

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is the kind of fairytale that seems to leap straight from a storybook. However, the fairytale became real in August 2025. According to Kelce’s father, Ed, the proposal occurred during a spontaneous moment before a cozy dinner and was followed by a FaceTime call to both families in joyful celebration. When they officially announced the news on Instagram on August 26, with the playful caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” fans everywhere swooned. So, where did Kelce propose to Swift in their engagement photos? Here’s what to know.

Where did Travis Kelce get down on one knee for Taylor Swift in their engagement photos?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce revealed their engagement in a way that perfectly blended romance with their signature charm. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a playful caption nodding to their backgrounds, giving fans both a laugh and a swoon-worthy moment. The post featured photos from a garden filled with thousands of blooms, where Kelce had popped the question just weeks earlier. Swift’s dazzling Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond ring caught immediate attention, as did the thoughtful details of the proposal.

As for the engagement photos, Kelce and Swift are surrounded by white, pink, and red flowers. The pictures show Kelce down on one knee in front of a gorgeous and lush flower arch. While the photoshoot looks straight out of a botanical garden setting, DailyMail.com reports that Kelce turned the backyard of his home in Leawood, Kansas, into a floral wonderland.

The publication notes that Kelce’s backyard was never this lush before the engagement shoot. Kelce’s backyard previously featured a few plants and a wrought iron gazebo with a bench. He also had wood chips covering the ground. The photos from the engagement shoot show that Kelce kept the white planters and brick walkway during the transformation. He also kept the gazebo, which sits between the planters. However, he changed the plant in the white planters, as the planters in the photos hold huge floral arrangements. And he placed rock formations and additional flowers over the wood chips to make the environment as magical as possible.

Travis Kelce’s Kansas mansion was the perfect spot for a photoshoot

Travis Kelce’s Leawood mansion is the definition of luxury living with a personal touch. Tucked away on 3.5 acres in one of Kansas City’s most exclusive gated enclaves, the 17,000-square-foot French Regency–style estate feels more like a boutique resort than a private home. Soaring timber-beamed ceilings, stone fireplaces, and a chef’s kitchen set the tone inside. The lower level doubles as Kelce’s entertainment hub, complete with a plush home theater, wine cellar, gym, sauna, and a golf simulator. He’s even expanding with a subterranean “iceberg” man cave.

Outside, the property unfolds into a picture-perfect oasis. A sparkling pool with a waterfall, hot tub, and sun-soaked patios invites endless summer lounging. The gazebo, outdoor kitchen, and mini-golf course make the grounds equally suited for playful gatherings and sophisticated soirées. Add in a tennis and pickleball court, and it’s clear this estate was built for both leisure and lifestyle.

The NFL star allegedly bought the mansion to have more privacy with Taylor Swift

According to TMZ, Travis Kelce scooped up the Leawood mansion in 2023 to attain extra privacy for himself and Taylor Swift.

The publication notes that Kelce allegedly felt like his other home in Kansas City, Missouri, was far too accessible to the public. As a result, paparazzi and fans would stop by, hoping for a glimpse of the NFL star and the pop queen together. For this reason, he shelled out $6 million for more privacy.

So, will Swift move to the Kansas City area full-time in light of the engagement? Fans will have to wait and see.

Elements of this article were originally reported by Realtor.com.

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