Taylor Swift reportedly paid another bride to secure June 2026 wedding date at Rhode Island venue

Taylor Swift reportedly paid a substantial sum to secure her preferred wedding date at Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

Sources tell Page Six the singer wanted to marry her fiancé, Travis Kelce, at the venue on Saturday, June 13, 2026, but learned that another couple had already booked the date. According to those familiar with the situation, Swift made an offer that persuaded the bride to relinquish the booking.

Swift and Kelce became engaged in August. Sources previously said the couple initially believed a smaller ceremony might be possible at Swift’s Watch Hill mansion, but once they began reviewing their guest list, they realised the attendance would be far larger than expected. They then shifted their attention to Ocean House, a landmark venue located close to Swift’s estate.

The luxury hotel has reportedly been on Swift’s radar for some time, and its scale and facilities were thought to be more suitable for the couple’s plans. The venue’s proximity to her home also appeared to make it a practical choice.

Industry watchers and fans have speculated about Swift’s determination to secure the date. Her long-standing affinity for the number 13 is well known, but some observers have noted additional numerological interpretations circulating online.

The date 6/13/26 breaks down numerically to a sequence associated by some with transition and new beginnings, a detail that has been widely discussed by fans.

Sources continue to suggest that planning for the 2026 ceremony is progressing, though neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly confirmed venue details or addressed reports surrounding the date change.