Travis Kelce Makes His First Podcast Appearance After Wedding With Taylor Swift—And Finally Reveals One Secret That Led To Their Big Day

Travis Kelce reflected on his and Taylor Swift’s August 2025 engagement during the first episode of New Heights recorded since the couple officially tied the knot.

Looking back on the Aug. 13 episode, which he recorded with his brother, Jason Kelce, and his future wife just hours before popping the question, Travis said it is one “I’ll remember forever.”

“Starting the season with Taylor was pretty epic,” he said. “The whole time we were recording, I was thinking, ‘I’m going to ask this woman to marry me as soon as we’re done here.’”

Travis Kelce smiling on the New Heights podcast with Expedia sponsorship.
Travis Kelce gushed over his proposal to Taylor Swift during Wednesday’s “New Heights” episode.New Heights Podcast
Travis Kelce kneeling before Taylor Swift in a lush garden filled with flowers.
Wednesday’s episode marked the first installment of New Heights since Travis Kelce officially became a married man.The Kansas City Chiefs star once again described the August 2025 episode as “really cool” and “pretty fun,” reflecting on the memories surrounding his proposal to Taylor Swift. 

Notably, however, Travis did not mention the couple’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. The podcast is now set to go on hiatus until Sept. 2.

Travis and Swift tied the knot at the iconic New York City venue on July 3 in front of more than 1,000 family members, friends and celebrity guests.

Actor Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, during which the couple’s heartfelt vows reportedly left many of their A-list guests in tears.

Travis Kelce (left) and his brother Jason Kelce (right) on the "New Heights" podcast.
He called his pre-proposal episode one he’ll “remember forever.”New Heights Podcast
Travis Kelce on New Heights Podcast smiling and looking to the left.
Kelce also reflected on how “pretty fun” it was to have Swift join the podcast for that memorable episode.At the couple’s wedding, guests were even given embroidered handkerchiefs, anticipating the emotional ceremony. 

According to reports, Swift incorporated singing into her vows, while one particularly heartfelt exchange between the newlyweds left many attendees visibly moved, an insider told NBC News in the days following the wedding.

The source added that it was actually Travis who became more emotional during the ceremony.

“You would think the bride would be the one crying more,” the insider said, “but it was Travis.”

Taylor Swift hugging Travis Kelce, surrounded by flowers.
The couple said “I do” on Friday at Madison Square Garden.Instagram/ Taylor Swift
Signs reading "JUST &T MARRIED!" in honor of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding illuminate outside Madison Square Garden.
Adam Sandler officiated the emotional ceremony, which was held at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.Another guest, speaking to the Daily Mail, claimed Travis appeared visibly nervous as he stood at the altar and made a promise that brought Swift to tears. 

“Taylor looked tearful during a part in the vows where he promised to protect her forever,” the insider told the outlet.

Rather than choosing a traditional wedding party, the couple honored two of the most important people in their lives. Taylor’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her “Man of Honor,” while Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, stood beside him as best man.

Taylor’s longtime publicist, Tree Paine, also confirmed to Page Six that the bride and groom both wore custom Christian Dior Haute Couture designs created by Jonathan Anderson for the ceremony.

Taylor Swift kissing Travis Kelce on the field after the AFC Championship Game.
Insiders said that the pair’s vows left star-studded guests in tears. (Pictured: Swift and Kelce at the 2025 AFC Championship Game)Getty Images
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hold hands as they walk through an arena.
According to one source, “it was actually [Kelce] that was more emotional.” (Seen above: Swift and Kelce at Game 3 of the NBA Finals)Getty Images

Following the ceremony, guests made their way to an extravagant wedding reception that reportedly featured a luxury raffle with prizes including Chanel and Dior Saddle bags, as well as Cartier watches.

Taylor and Travis, both 36, also added a personal touch to the celebration by displaying a restored 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS convertible inside the venue. The classic car featured a custom license plate reading “JST&T MRD,” according to footage obtained by Page Six.

As Page Six previously reported, the couple’s wedding festivities began with a cocktail hour at 4 p.m. on Madison Square Garden’s sixth-floor concourse, with guests arriving from 3:30 p.m.

The ceremony followed at 5:30 p.m. on the arena floor before the celebration continued late into the night, with A-list guests reportedly partying until the early hours of the morning.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce holding hands while walking.
Another source claimed that the pop star (seen above at Tight Ends & Friends 2025) got extra emotional when the groom “promised to protect her forever.”te_university/Instagram
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embracing in a garden.
Ahead of the ceremony, Page Six reported that part of Madison Square Garden had been transformed into a lush indoor forest, complete with towering trees and carpeting designed to resemble grass.The nature-inspired setting echoed the couple’s engagement in August 2025, when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end proposed to Taylor Swift in the garden-like backyard of his Kansas home. 

Page Six also exclusively reported that the couple had already legally married in a private ceremony before celebrating with family, friends and celebrity guests at their lavish wedding reception.

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