Ashley Smith, the sister of Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, caught the bride's bouquet at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding reception on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The pink-and-white floral arrangement, featuring sweet peas and Queen Anne's lace, was captured in photos Ashley shared on Instagram with the caption, "Cheers to forever, T&T," expressing hope that the bouquet would bring her "a lifetime of love, luck and laughter."
Symbolic Flowers and Personal Keepsakes
According to People, the bouquet included sweet peas, symbolizing beauty, joy, and gratitude, and Queen Anne's lace, often associated with sanctuary and protection. Ashley also posted a photo of an embroidered cocktail napkin from the celebration, featuring the lyric "So it's gonna be forever" from Swift's 2014 hit Blank Space. Ashley, who works in player engagement for the NFL, attended the wedding with her brother Trey, a teammate of Kelce's since being drafted in 2021.
A Tribute to Family
In her social media post, Ashley paid tribute to her late mother, Dorsetta Smith, expressing a wish that she could have shared the special day with her. She also noted that she hoped the joyful moment would inspire others.
Wedding Details
Swift and Kelce married on July 3 in front of approximately 1,000 guests. The ceremony was officiated by actor Adam Sandler, with Swift's brother Austin serving as her "Man of Honour" and Kelce's brother Jason acting as Best Man. The reception featured performances by music legends Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks. Although the couple has kept much of the celebration private, moments like the bouquet toss have emerged through guests' social media, offering glimpses into one of the year's most talked-about celebrity weddings.
