Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Will Be a ‘Private’ Affair Insider Claims—Amid Reports They Will Tie the Knot at Her Rhode Island Mansion

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have happily announced the news of their engagement to the world in a very public way—but when it comes to their actual wedding, the duo are said to be intent on ensuring the event is a much more "private affair" that does not turn into a "spectacle."

The "So High School" singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 35, revealed the exciting news of their engagement on Aug. 26 in a joint Instagram post, which saw Swift posing in a striped gown.

NFL star Kelce, who began dating the "Lover" hitmaker in 2023, popped the question at his $6 million Kansas mansion with a stunning diamond ring that perfectly matched the other jewelry he has gifted Swift throughout their romance.

But even that social media post was done in a way that allowed the couple a fair amount of privacy, with Kelce's father, Ed, later revealing that the happy duo had secretly been engaged for "two weeks" by the time they went public with the news.

Now, an insider has claimed that they will take an even stricter approach for the big day—telling People that Kelce and Swift "want to keep it more private," amid reports that the duo is planning to tie the knot at the pop star's beloved Rhode Island mansion in the summer of 2026.

“It will definitely be a private affair and not a spectacle. They both have a close circle of friends, and they’ll respect their privacy," the source claimed.

Still, their desire for a more intimate affair has not stopped Swift from proudly flaunting her rock, another insider added, noting that the songstress has happily been "showing off" her old mine-cut brilliant diamond to friends and family.

“She’s incredibly happy. It’s all just perfect," the anonymous person said.

Swift and Kelce will undoubtedly face a tough battle in their quest for complete privacy—particularly given that speculation about the nuptials has already reached fever pitch, with reports surfacing soon after the engagement that the "Bad Blood" singer is eager to say "I do" before the end of 2026 because she is in a "hurry" to have children.

Rumors about their chosen venue have also begun to circulate, with many claiming that they have their hearts set on a Rhode Island ceremony.

“They are getting married next summer in Rhode Island. She is in a hurry to have children," a source told Page Six.

While the couple have not commented on the rumors, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has made clear he hopes the speculation about their chosen venue is true.

“Rhode Island has some of the best wedding venues in the world, just saying," McKee commented on an X post about Swift and Kelce's engagement announcement.

It comes as no surprise that Swift and Kelce may tie the knot in Rhode Island, where the singer already holds a glamorous property, which she has long used as a sanctuary when she needs to take a break from her busy career.

The chart-topper certainly has plenty of experience hosting her A-list friends at the abode, having held a now-famous Fourth of July gathering at the property for years.

The summertime holiday has become synonymous with Swift's iconic celebrity gatherings at her historical abode in Rhode Island, where she has hosted everyone from Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively to Selena Gomez and Cara Delevingne.

Beginning in 2013, the year that she purchased her Watch Hill dwelling for $17.75 million, Swift has gathered some of her nearest and dearest at the property to mark the patriotic holiday in true celebrity style.

Though she has taken a few years off from her hosting duties—namely when she dated British actor Joe Alwyn, from 2017 until 2023—the singer's parties have become one of Hollywood's most talked-about A-list gatherings.

The residence—which is located in the exclusive enclave of Watch Hill in Westerly and is known locally as "Holiday House"—currently sprawls across 11,000 square feet and features seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

However, it was revealed at the start of the year that Swift was carrying out some extensive renovations that will see the property outfitted with an additional bedroom, while one of the existing rooms will be turned into an "enlarged bedroom suite," according to the planning application.

In total, the project will add 400 square feet to the property.

Although it is not known when the construction began, the renovation plans were drawn up on Nov. 25 and Dec. 4, 2024, before Swift's final "Eras Tour" show on Dec. 8, with an expiration date of Dec. 4, 2025.

The renovation will be completed by a team of Rhode Island–based contractors, led by David W. Shafovaloff, who is located in Hope Valley and describes himself on LinkedIn as a "self employed construction project manager" who specializes in "high end residential and commercial construction."

Should the renovations be done and dusted, it's thought that Swift will want to take full advantage of her waterfront property for the holiday, particularly given that she was unable to host the annual gathering in 2024 because she was traveling the world on her "Eras Tour."

Swift's close connection to the Rhode Island house is no secret—with one source telling Us Weekly in August 2024 that the singer visited the property that same month with the likes of Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Patrick Mahomes, and Jason Kelce, in order to ground herself in the midst of her busy tour.

"Taylor has been on tour and working nonstop, and she loves the Rhode Island house and wanted to spend some time there while the weather is still good and she can enjoy it," the insider explained.

"It has felt wonderful to be grounded back home again. It’s been grounding to see friends and family and spend quality time with everyone, chat and get downloaded on everyone’s worlds because she has been so busy and disconnected."

The Rhode Island house is also where Swift is said to have headed almost as soon as her "Eras Tour" wrapped—and where she is understood to have taken some much-needed time off, alongside Kelce.

In addition to its many bedrooms and bathrooms, Swift's opulent home currently features a 36-foot-long parlor and an octagonal dining room.

The extravagant seaside estate was built in 1930 and once belonged to composer and socialite Rebekah Harkness, who was married to William Hale “Bill” Harkness.

Tying the knot at the property would certainly make for a heartwarming next chapter in Swift's ownership of the home—particularly after Kelce opted to use his own dwelling in Kansas at the location for their engagement.

It came as no surprise that Kelce chose to ask Swift to marry him at his home, as it boasts an overwhelming amount of privacy and lush greenery—two things the pop star is known for adoring.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end snapped up the 17,000-square-foot mansion in the desirable suburb of Leawood in September 2022 for $6 million.

Located inside a gated community, the grand estate sits on nearly 3.5 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.

The six-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion sits behind a gated entrance with a dramatic circular driveway. The inside is an entertainer's dream and includes a chef's kitchen, formal dining room, media lounge, wine cellar, and full bar.

Outside, the expansive backyard is anchored by a "Beverly Hills-style" pool area with plenty of space for lounge chairs, umbrellas, and pool toys.

There's also an outdoor kitchen, tennis/pickleball court, waterfall, hot tub, and miniature golf course.