Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement was perfect down to the very last flower petal!
In the days since the pop star and the professional athlete announced their exciting relationship development, fans have simultaneously been over the moon and curious for any deeper, hidden easter eggs in their engagement photos. If you somehow haven’t seen the gorgeous pics yet, they were shot in Travis’ personal home garden surrounded by stunning flowers and foliage. Ch-ch-check ‘em out (below):
So beautiful! And according to experts, the flowers themselves say a LOT!
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On Saturday, professional floriographer Morgan Westerberg-Jackson, who runs Blomstra Floral Co., told DailyMail.com all about the significance of the hydrangeas, roses, willows, ivy, and smokebush front and center in the photos:
“Altogether, the flowers tell a story of abiding love, emotional connection, and protection — seeing each other as the ‘soft place to land.’ There’s a strong current of hope and resilience woven through the greenery. The blooms work together to say the relationship is both tender and enduring, charmed, yet rooted.”
What a beautiful interpretation!
The florist went on to point out a potential nod to Taylor’s music career in the bountiful bushes, too:
“The cotinus/smokebush in particular drew my eye, because it has meanings of growth and transformation — a nod to Taylor’s ‘Eras.’ Folklore from around the world has influenced the symbolism of flowers, so even if Travis and Taylor weren’t aware of each stem’s meaning, I think it’s lovely evidence that humans can connect with flora and feel their meanings intuitively.”
How lovely is that?!
Westerberg-Jackson also estimated about 1,300 roses were present in the engagement shoot, and predicted they will be a strong theme and Taylor and Travis’ wedding, too:
“Going off of the depth and symbolism in the engagement florals, I expect a wedding dripping with magical, multi-layered arrangements. I believe roses will almost certainly play a starring role again, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see more nods to transformation, growth, and timeless devotion woven in. I think we can expect to see flowers as the main decor, giving a ‘rose garden’ feel, and likely a lot of texture.”
We’ll have to wait and see!
Alexandra Floro, a second florist, also spoke to the outlet about the breathtaking arrangements and their hidden meanings:
“At first glance, one could assume that the florals chosen for Taylor and Travis’ engagement were merely decorative. The style of the arch with the Rococo/Baroque urns on pillars are all very on trend for wedding and engagement florals. In the engagement photo, garden roses, peonies, panicled hydrangeas, and white delphinium are prominently used. I think that Roses and Peonies were used for their popularity and overall typical symbolism of love and marriage. They are the go-to’s for anything romance related.”
She continued:
“Garden roses are seen throughout the engagement set up. These are typically way more expensive than your standard rose variety, thus showcasing the wealth behind the love of Taylor and Kelce. Peonies have always symbolized a happy marriage, wealth, bliss, and prosperity. They are one of the most popular wedding florals for these reasons.”
She also pointed out that “delphiniums typically represent lightness, levity, reaching towards something higher due to the flower’s height,” and that the “mighty hydrangea” is a symbol of the power couple further meshing their lives:
“Taylor is cementing American Pop Music with American football and hydrangeas are a perfect representation of this process: gratitude, wholeness, and collective abundance for the future. Taylor and Travis are not just solidifying their romantic bond with this engagement, they are constructing something bigger: a cultural phenomenon that combines the spectacle of sport and performance with the cornerstones of American life: marriage and community. If I was really to put my tin foil hat on, the true message of Taylor Swift’s new chapter is hidden within the hydrangeas. The flower’s beauty only really comes to fruition due to the tiny florets that cluster together.”
That’s so sweet!
We’re so excited to see where Taylor and Travis’ love continues to take them! What are YOUR thoughts on the beautiful meaning behind their engagement flowers? Let us know in the comments down below!
[Images via Taylor Swift/Instagram]
