Travis Kelce gave Taylor Swift a small but telling assist at JuJu Smith-Schuster’s wedding on Friday in Laguna Beach, California.
The Chiefs tight end and the superstar singer were seen in public for the first time since last week’s wedding, though the event itself was not open to the public. Still, photos and videos spread quickly on social media, and one clip showed Kelce holding a parasol to shade Swift.
Fans also picked up on other details from the ceremony, including Swift’s look and what appeared to be the first sighting of the couple since their own wedding. In one post, the moment was described this way: “Taylor Swift and husband Travis Kelce have been spotted for the first time since their wedding! 💍🤍”
Smith-Schuster, a former Chiefs wide receiver, married fitness expert Laura Kruk. Swift and Kelce attended the celebration together, and another post noted the pair’s appearance at the event and Swift’s dress, saying: “Taylor looked effortlessly romantic in the Markarian "Laila"… pic.twitter.com/JrTu6Ts9Zz”
There was also plenty of attention on Swift’s ring, with some social media posts pointing out what appeared to be her wedding band and engagement ring. One post called it “🚨PRIMERA APARICIÓN DE TAYLOR Y TRAVIS COMO MARIDO Y MUJER🚨” and added that the couple were at Smith-Schuster’s wedding.
Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, were there too. Brittany, who is the co-owner of KC Current soccer team, had a chance to catch up with Swift at the ceremony.
As guests headed toward what appeared to be the reception, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes were walking just ahead of Kelce and Swift.
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