Taylor Swift pays big to lock down wedding date at luxury Rhode Island venue: Source

When Taylor Swift discovered another couple had already reserved the venue for that day, she opened her wallet and made the bride an irresistible offer
UPDATED DEC 5, 2025
Multiple sources said Taylor Swift wanted to wed Travis Kelce at Ocean House in Watch Hill on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Aeon/GC Images)
Multiple sources said Taylor Swift wanted to wed Travis Kelce at Ocean House in Watch Hill on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Aeon/GC Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA: Taylor Swift reportedly went to extraordinary lengths to lock down a specific wedding date at one of Rhode Island's most prestigious venues, even buying out another bride who had already reserved it.

According to sources, the singer was intent on celebrating her marriage to Travis Kelce at the Ocean House in Watch Hill on June 13 next year. 

When she discovered that the date had already been booked, insiders say Swift offered the couple a deal too generous to decline. Swift and Kelce have not commented on the claims yet. 

Taylor Swift's preference for June 13 drove the offer 

People close to the situation said that Swift had "cut a hefty check" to secure June 13, emphasizing that the date was always her first choice for the wedding.

Sources said Swift and Kelce had initially considered hosting the ceremony at her Watch Hill mansion. But as they expanded their guest list, it became clear that the singer's home would not accommodate their plans.

That pushed the couple toward Ocean House, a venue long admired by Taylor Swift and located only a short walk from her property. 

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Page Six reported that Swift and Kelce "realized they wanted to invite a lot more people than they initially thought," prompting them a shift to a larger issue.

Once Swift learned Ocean House was already reserved for that date, sources say she made a private arrangement with the bride who had booked it, one that persuaded the couple to relinquish the day. 

Representatives for Swift, Kelce and Ocean House have not confirmed or denied the report. 

Symbolic meaning behind the date fuels fan theories

Swift's decision to prioritize June 13, 2026, appears to connect directly to her long-established affinity for the number 13, a detail widely recognized among her fans.

Swifties quickly began decoding the significance of the chosen date, especially after noticing an additional numerological pattern. When written numerically as 6/13/26, the digits add up in a sequence that ultimately totals nine. 

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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour' at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona (Getty Images)

The numerology explanation circulating online points to a deeper symbolism. As referenced from Numerology.com, the number nine's "energy... represents completion in a cyclical sense; it's about the ending of one cycle, which creates the potential for another cycle to begin."

The site further notes that nine "acts as an usher in this process of transition or transformation, guiding and empowering us with its wisdom as its absorbs answers from a spiritual source and delivers them to us in the real world." 

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

For fans familiar with Swift's penchant for symbolism and hidden messages, the numerological meaning only reinforces speculation that the date holds personal and relevance for the singer. 

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