Taylor Swift proved once again that she can balance her pop superstardom with her high-profile romance, jetting out of California just hours after attending best friend Selena Gomez’s wedding. The 35-year-old singer slipped away from the celebrations late Saturday night to make it back to Kansas City in time to support fiancé Travis Kelce ahead of the Chiefs’ highly anticipated game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium.
Taylor Swift balances friendship and romance with whirlwind weekend travel
Taylor Swift proved once again that she can juggle life in the spotlight with ease. Just hours after celebrating best friend Selena Gomez’s wedding to music producer Benny Blanco, the pop superstar was already on her way back to Kansas City. The reason? To be by fiancé Travis Kelce’s side before his highly anticipated matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium.Taylor Swift, 35, spent Saturday evening at the star-studded ceremony in Goleta, California, where Gomez, 33, exchanged vows in a romantic coastal setting. But by 11:30 p.m., her three-car convoy was spotted racing toward Santa Barbara Airport. There, she boarded her private Gulfstream G550 jet bound for Missouri, ensuring she would land with hours to spare before Kelce takes the field on Sunday.
A glamorous but brief stay in California before her return to Kansas City
The singer’s quick turnaround capped a whirlwind weekend. Swift had flown into Santa Barbara on Friday afternoon, reportedly staying at the luxury Rosewood Miramar resort, a beachfront property that boasts rooms starting at over $1,000 a night. She joined Gomez for the rehearsal dinner that evening and attended the lavish nuptials the next day, which featured sweeping ocean views, fairy-light decorations, and tight security said to cost $300,000.Despite being invited to take part in the ceremony — she had joked about being a “flower girl” — Swift kept her role low-key, focusing on celebrating Gomez and Blanco before making her exit.
Taylor Swift’s loyalty to Kelce shines through in her travel choices
Her decision to jet back to Kansas City so quickly highlights the balance Swift has maintained between her career, friendships, and high-profile romance with Kelce. The NFL star has one of his toughest matchups of the season against the Ravens, and Swift’s timely return underscores her support as he faces the challenge.Also Read: Travis Kelce’s old Megan Thee Stallion dating rumors resurface just as wedding planning with Taylor Swift beginsFor Swift, who has spent much of 2025 navigating stadium tours, red-carpet appearances, and personal milestones, this latest whirlwind trip is a reminder of how she continues to prioritize the people closest to her — even when it means hopping on a plane hours after a best friend’s wedding.
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