JuJu Smith-Schuster Gives Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Wedding Planning Tips

NFL star advises 'happy wife, happy life' as Kelce and Swift prepare for their nuptials

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:37pm

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JuJu Smith-Schuster, a former teammate of Travis Kelce, has offered some wedding planning advice to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his fiancée, pop star Taylor Swift, as they prepare for their upcoming nuptials. Smith-Schuster emphasized the importance of letting the bride have her way and focusing on enjoying the process.

Why it matters

The upcoming wedding of Kelce and Swift has generated significant interest in the entertainment and sports worlds. Smith-Schuster's advice provides a glimpse into the mindset of NFL players when it comes to marriage and relationships, and highlights the camaraderie between professional athletes.

The details

In an interview with NBC Local, Smith-Schuster, 29, said his advice to Kelce is to "just enjoy the process" and let his fiancée, Taylor Swift, 36, have what she wants. "That's gonna be happy wife, happy life, and that's all I gotta say," Smith-Schuster added. Both Smith-Schuster and Kelce are in the process of planning their own weddings, with Smith-Schuster set to marry his fiancée, Laura Kruk, 33, in July, and Kelce and Swift engaged since August 2025.

  • Smith-Schuster offered the advice in an interview on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Kelce and Swift got engaged in August 2025.
  • Smith-Schuster and Kruk plan to get married in July 2026.

The players

JuJu Smith-Schuster

A 29-year-old NFL wide receiver who previously played with Travis Kelce on the Kansas City Chiefs and is currently a free agent.

Travis Kelce

A 36-year-old NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who is engaged to pop star Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift

A 36-year-old pop music superstar who is engaged to NFL player Travis Kelce.

Laura Kruk

The 33-year-old fiancée of JuJu Smith-Schuster.

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What they’re saying

“My advice to TK, man, if you see this, man, all I gotta say is just enjoy the process. Obviously, wifey is gonna want what she wants, just do it. That's gonna be happy wife, happy life, and that's all I gotta say.”

— JuJu Smith-Schuster, NFL Wide Receiver

What’s next

Smith-Schuster and Kelce plan to attend each other's weddings later this year.

The takeaway

Smith-Schuster's advice to Kelce highlights the importance of compromise and communication in relationships, even for high-profile celebrity couples like Kelce and Swift. It also showcases the camaraderie and support among NFL players as they navigate major life events.