Tourism New Zealand has launched a light-hearted “official petition” to host the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, following the couple’s engagement announcement on Tuesday. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the tourism board said: “This is our official petition for Pop’s next Royal Wedding to be hosted right here in Aotearoa New Zealand. We think the Swifties would agree, it’s the perfect backdrop for a star-studded ‘I do.’ Are you ready for it?”
The pop superstar and American football player announced their engagement on Tuesday, with the post quickly garnering over 1.5 million likes within ten minutes. Tourism New Zealand offered “huge congratulations” and played on Swift’s lyrics to promote the country, stating: “Taylor and Travis, we always knew this was End Game. Let’s make this the wedding of your wildest dreams,” adding “follow the invisible string, say I do in New Zealand”.
The post highlighted New Zealand’s vineyards, tree churches and private lakes as the “perfect” setting for the couple to exchange rings. Flag carrier Air New Zealand joined in, commenting: “@taylorswift, you’d be Enchanted to walk down our aisle… Sparks Fly in seats 13 A and B”. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also chimed in, saying “there would be no better place in the world than to have the wedding here in New Zealand or even your honeymoon”. He suggested Aoraki Mount Cook, the glowworm caves of Waitomo, and cliff diving in Queenstown as possible activities.
New Zealand is not alone in seeking to host the wedding. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation asked on X: “Are you suddenly looking for a place to get married? Welcome to New York, it's been waiting for you,” referencing Swift’s song from her 2014 album 1989. Chipotle also joined in, sharing pictures of two takeout orders addressed to “English Teacher” and “Gym Teacher,” writing “I'll always save u a seat,” a nod to Swift’s 2019 song “Lover.”
