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The engagement announcement from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has the world in a tidal wave, and they’ll want to impress with their big day too.

She once sang “I’d marry you with paper rings” when loved-up with Joe Alwyn, but thanks to Travis Kelce presenting her with a huge sparkler, it’s highly unlikely Taylor Swift will be cutting corners when she walks down the aisle.

The Shake It Off hitmaker and NFL star Travis, both 35, announced their engagement on Tuesday night as shared photos from the proposal, which showed them embracing in a garden filled with pink and white flowers.

Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married, the couple’s happy couple, who have been dating since 2023, wrote in the post.

However, teachers’ money won’t be used to plan their nuptials for the two megastars. The world’s richest female musician, worth $1.6billion, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who is worth a not-too-shabby £70million, have the resources to turn their special day into one of the most expensive celebrity weddings of all time.

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$5000, 000 wedding dresses

Taylor’s first engagement may be this, but the Grammy-winning singer has already said yes to the gown numerous times over the years. Swifties have a general idea of what their idol’s bridal era might look like thanks to a few music videos with wedding themes.

One dress is unlikely to suffice, meaning Ms Swift could spend around half a million pounds when it comes to the first outfits she will don as a Mrs.

With Taylor having previously rocked the fashion house’s creations and rocked their famous gowns at major premieres and milestone events, Oscar de la Renta has a good chance of being the designer of the future Mrs. Kelce’s special dress.

Amal Clooney wore the most expensive Oscar de la Renta wedding gown, which cost him about $ 38,000, but billionaire Taylor will likely have a much bigger budget, so the gown will soon be relegated to the second-most expensive design.

While a grand gown for the main ceremony is a sure bet, a chic mini-dress for the reception, and maybe even a third look for the after-party is possible, with Versace likely to get a look in for the other dresses.

Taylor has recently shown a love for Atelier Versace outfits, with the bold designs appearing on the 2024 Eras Tour dates.

Britney Spears’ custom 2021 Versace dress for her ill-fated wedding to Sam Asghari cost between $15,000 and $20,000 – pocket change for TayTay.

Wedding flowers – £200, 000

Taylor’s special day will be full of expensive blooms and bougie bouquets, if Travis’ lavish floral arrangements for his proposal are anything to go by.

The sports star got down on one knee and popped the question in a garden of roses earlier this month, with experts predicting the fairy tale floral setting would have cost the NFL legend up to $38, 000 (£29, 000).

According to Ashley Greer, a florist and owner of the D.C.-based Atelier Ashley Flowers, 800 pounds of greenery, 1,200 roses, and at least 1, 000 other flowers were probably required to achieve the cinematic appearance.

The couple’s relationship is unlikely to end up with a few bunches of store-bought flowers when they first get engaged, with Taylor possibly looking to outshine her rivals on her special day.

When the pop icon’s old foes Kanye West and Kim Kardashian tied the knot in 2014, they spent approximately $175,000 (£130,000) on floral arrangements – including a wall of flowers.

Taylor might want to turn around the knot that has been in her past and raise the ante with her floral design (and make sure KimYe’s marriage lasts longer)

£10 million (minimum) in legal fees and security

On their wedding day, Taylor will need more than one man by her side despite Travis’ best friend Jason Kelce.

As one of the most famous people in the world, Taylor’s biggest yearly expense is usually her security systems and close protection officers.

During the Eras Tour, Taylor had a whopping 83 CPOs, four of whom were with her at all times, plus 140 individuals around the venues when needed.

With a star-studded guest list likely being curated – with Prince William and Kate Middleton possibly making the cut – the Swift-Kelce nuptials will require just as much, if not mor,e security than The Eras Tour did.

The annual cost of protecting Taylor and her loved ones is estimated at $ 12, 450,000 (roughly $ 10 million), which is higher than the average annual salary for CPOs at $ 150, 000.

It’s not just security companies that will clean up as Taylor enters her Wifey era. Privacy will be a top priority for Taylor unless she decides to sell the rights to her wedding to a magazine or television station (unlikely), which means that guests will likely be required to sign NDAs if they want to see Tay and Trav become husband and wife.

And before Taylor agrees to become Mrs. Kelce, Travis will likely be signing a blatant pre-nuptial agreement with a billion-dollar fortune to protect.

It’s going to be a busy few months for the Shake It Off singer’s legal team.

£20,000 wedding cake

Again, thanks to her music videos, we know Taylor is fond of an elaborate, multi-tiered wedding cake.

Due to the staggering cost of their 18-foot wedding cake in India, which cost Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, who currently holds the title for one of the most expensive celebrity wedding cakes, they are currently able to save over £15,000.

It’s possible that Taylor, who is a skilled baker herself, will settle for a Victoria Sponge when she finally gets married, so it would be wise to place a bet on how much she will spend on her sweet treat.

Wedding venue – £300, 000

The bride-to-be’s wedding venue wish list included Huntington, Long Island, where Taylor’s music video for Blank Space was shot.

But sadly for Taylor, the venue where Kevin Jonas tied the knot went bankrupt around the same time Travis got down on one knee.

Brides and grooms had the option to get married on the estate with up to 350 guests in attendance at the castle, which served as the backdrop for the HBO series Succession wedding scenes.

The price could climb to an eye-watering $300 000 (£224 000) while packages started at $70, 000 for 50 guests. Not only that, a stay in one of the lavish site’s suites would set back a couple almost $2, 000 a night – meaning their bill could easily surpass £300, 000 if they wanted to put their close friends and family up for the night too.

At her Rhode Island vacation home, Taylor could always save a few dollars and propose to Travis. The singer purchased the beachfront property for $ 16 million in 2012, which served as inspiration for one of her Folklore songs, “The Last Great American Dynasty.”

Wedding ring – £800k

The ring that Travis presented to Taylor earlier this month was created with Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery.

The round brilliant-cut old mine diamond bezel-set in yellow gold could have cost as much as $750, 000 to $1 million (£557, 00 to £743, 000), according to experts.

After spending a lot on an engagement ring, it’s unlikely that the happy couple will choose Elizabeth Duke wedding bands.

£0 for wedding entertainment

Some good news for Taylor’s account, finally! The musical entertainment is one aspect of their wedding that might not affect the bride’s bank balance.

With pals like Ed Sheeran, Sabrina Carpenter, and HAIM, the pop princess has a long list of celebrity friends she can ask to belt out a few songs for her and Travis at their wedding reception.

And while music icons can commend millions for cameos as wedding singers, with Ed charging up to £6million for private events, we’re sure Tay’s musical peers will take to the stage for free as an easy wedding gift for the happy couple.

Honeymoon: £86, 000

Even world leaders have been engulfed in the Swift-Kelce wedding mania in an odd turn of events. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has extended an open invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding or honeymoon in Aotearoa.

Taylor and Travis, he congratulated the newly-engaged stars on this fantastic news in a video that was shared on social media. Engaging is such a thrilling experience.

“Now I know you might not be thinking this far ahead, but there would be no better place in the world to have the wedding than here in New Zealand, or even your honeymoon”.

If Taylor and Travis want to take their first official vacation in New Zealand together, they could get a luxury self-drive tour of the country for 120pp for two weeks.

They can then leave the Getaway Car keys at the hotel and explore Australia and New Zealand on a luxury Silversea cruise with Audley travelling, with the sea venture setting them back £15,995pp for 25 days.

Stag and Hen parties – £500, 000

Taylor, who is no stranger to loving her girl group, will definitely make the most of her final moments as she bids her last farewell to singles and socializes with her female friends.

With the likes of Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Cara Delevingne and Emma Stone surely set to make the guest list, Taylor is likely to go beyond a few sashes and penis straws for her last hurrah.

But she might fancy a STEN (a combined Stag and Hen do) with Travis, like Paris Hilton did with Carter Reum did – but it won’t come cheap.

For their joint bachelor and bachelorette party in 2021, Paris and her now-husband enjoyed clubbing, zip-lining, and a candlelit dinner in Las Vegas.

The couple likely paid the price for their loved ones by staying in one of Resorts World Las Vegas’s bedroom palaces, which cost upwards of $20, 000 per night, which would have easily surpassed $500,000. And that’s before anyone even got a round in!

It is undoubtedly superior to a night in a Premier Inn and a few cocktails at Be At One!

After the teen’s father, Peter Andre, admitted he had lost control of “Bister” and her brother Junior, Katie Price is taking her daughter Princess to London today.

Katie Price has posted a defiant snap with her daughter, Princess, after the teen’s dad, Peter Andre, admitted he was worried about the young reality star.

Princess, 18, has grown up in the spotlight and is carving out an impressive career for herself after recently starring in her own show, The Princess Diaries. However, after the programme aired on ITV, Peter, 52, admitted he was terrified of the influencer being on social media, particularly with the rise of AI (artificial reality). He also accepted that he has “no choice” but to let Princess and her brother Junior, 20, live their own lives, now that they’re adults.

Meanwhile, Katie was recently in the eye of the storm after a video leaked by her ex, Alex Reid, appeared to show her counting wads of cash with Princess while declaring she was bankrupt. This was after Pete publicly slammed the OnlyFans star, saying he was ‘sick of the lies’ while insisting that the ‘truth would be revealed’.

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Despite the drama, Katie is still proudly posting photos with Princess, even though she previously accused Pete’s management of banning her from the teen’s birthday party, which has been denied.

Katie, who is the daughter of Princess and Princess, announced their engagement to the pair in a photo of her oldest daughter today, saying: “Off to London with my Princess, and yes, I got my eyelashes done.

It comes as Pete confessed he was worried about Princess, telling This Morning today: “When I go home, my dad calls me downstairs and we go to the bank. And I’m like ‘Dad, I’ve just woken up!’ but he’s like ‘I don’t care, we are going to the bank now!’ I can’t do that with them. I let them have a lot of freedom and do their thing.” Peter also has his concerns as a parent when it comes to social media.

He continued, “I get a lot of questions about social media.” However, we were all in it together when social media first arrived and we were unaware of its drawbacks. I don’t even consider social media to be the cause of the issue.

It’s a whole new level, and it’s scary, in my opinion, with AI. It’s incredibly terrifying. I want them to be able to fly and do their own thing very well.

The glamour icon recently urged the Mysterious Girl star to sit down after Katie, the singer’s ex, criticised Pete’s management, who produced their daughter Princess’ debut reality series.

However, the Aussie retorted the statement in a shocking Instagram post that followed shortly after: “For sixteen years, I have remained silent in the face of repeated lies from my ex-wife and her family, out of respect for my children and loved ones. Today we come to an end.

“I must set the record straight about the most recent comments about my children’s welfare and living conditions. Junior and Princess were placed with me until they were adults in 2018 for well-known reasons and for their safety. The family courts formally imposed this arrangement on the family courts in 2019. Out of respect for my children, I’ve never made this public.

My ex-wife’s false claims were discovered in publicly documented court cases in 2011 and 2015, respectively. She was ordered to apologize to me and my management and pay substantial damages and legal costs. Today, the same lies are being made.

“Unfortunately, I haven’t yet addressed any of the lies and baseless accusations I have.” In the upcoming months, those will now be addressed.

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One hints may have helped the Strictly Come Dancing pros and celebrities keep their pairings afloat for the upcoming series…

The Strictly Come Dancing launch show is just weeks away, and on September 20 fans will find out which celebrity is paired with which professional. However, one pro may have given it all away…

This month, the star studded line-up was revealed, which includes celebrities including Geordie Shore’s Vicky Pattison, Lorraine’s Ross King and EastEnders’ Balvinder Sopal. The hopeful celebrities have already been seen attending rehearsals, but their pairings have been kept on the hush.

Professional dancer Karen Hauer may have given up on her Instagram following list because she gave just one celeb a cheeky follow on Instagram following the “chemistry test” where the partners are chosen.

Karen, who follows over 7k people on the social media platform, gave RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star La Voix a follow – seemingly hinting the pair have been working closely together…

La Voix, real name Christopher Dennis, finished as a runner-up during the sixth series of Drag Race UK, and also starred on seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent.

La Voix said, “It’s me La Voix! ” a few weeks ago to confirm the exciting news, which surprised Radio 2 viewers. a famous comedian and singer from abroad. I wear rhinestones every day, so I must step up my game.

Nothing gives me more excitement (and a lot of terror) than the idea of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV, despite the fact that I’ve performed for royalty, RuPaul, and Simon Cowell.

Strictly is a “national institution,” and I’m eager to begin. Good luck to my partner, all that is left to say is! I’m hoping they can transition me from La Voix to La Danse.

BBC have confirmed that the launch show, in which the public will find out the pairings, will broadcast on BBC One on Saturday 20 September. The first live show will kick off a week later, on Saturday September 27.

Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse will be returning to the judging panel for another year – although the line-up did receive a last minute switch up.

Last week, it was revealed that Game Of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn would be withdrawing from the process on medical grounds, as he was replaced by Emmerdale star Lewis Cope.

“I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve always been a fan of the show and cannot wait to get started!” the star said, just days after finding out he was joining the show as a replacement.

Scarlett is reportedly the daughter of Ryan Thomas and Tina O’Brien, but it has been reported that there have been disagreements over how to raise their young actress daughter.

Although their romance was once a romantic dream, the two women’s affairs have since turned violent because their daughter, Scarlett, is said to not be their daughter.

Tensions between the Coronation Street exes have been bubbling for years and their feud came to a boiling point in 2022 when Tina was accused of smashing up Ryan’s car with a baseball bat after a furious row.

Although it hasn’t been fully understood why the heated argument started nearly three years ago, it’s now been suggested that Tina’s anger stemmed from her differences regarding Scarlett’s parenting style.

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Scarlett, age 16, has always enjoyed being in the limelight as a youngster, but when she first landed the Waterloo Road role, she immediately jumped into acting. Since then, she has regularly appeared online, sharing TikTok videos on her own account and appearing on The Thomas Family, a joint family.

Now it has been claimed Ryan, 41, and Tina, 42, have different approaches to raising their daughter with Tina reportedly wanting Scarlett to get a good education while Ryan includes Scarlett in his public persona, and has given her an early taste of the showbiz world.

After her daughter left her £20, 000 per year school in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, around two years ago, according to sources, Tina was “over the moon” when she was allegedly left “under a cloud.” Scarlett recently posted a TikTok video in which she pondered other students getting their GCSE results last week, but it’s not clear how she has continued her education.

Watching everyone get their [sic] GCSE results today, the teen wrote on TikTok last week, “I will forever wonder if I could have had good results.”

Ryan responded to the TikTok by saying, “Is it even anyone’s business or concern, though” in response.

According to a source, Tina has been “desperate” to allow Scarlett to experience a “normal upbringing and obtain an education.” She did not want Scarlett to rely on their showbiz connections, they added to the DailyMail, adding: “She is less flashy than Ryan.”

While it’s been added, Ryan reportedly “seems to like his daughter’s life in the limelight” and wants Scarlett to “stay on the straight and narrow” and is the “strict” parent of the two.

Tina was also concerned about Scarlett being called a ” nepo baby “, they continued. She wished for her to discover her own path and receive the knowledge to assist her.

The source added, “But it must be challenging to be exposed by a parent and a teenage girl.” There were some issues that began to really affect Scarlett and Tina as they both started to lose interest in certain behaviors.

They continued, “She tried to get Ryan to see it, but he wouldn’t,” adding that.

Ryan and his family have a sizable following on social media and regularly share insights about their lives there. Tina has a relatively quiet presence on the platform, but she occasionally posts photos of her family life.

Scarlett often features on videos with her former Coronation Street star dad as well as her uncles Scott and Adam Thomas, step mum Lucy Mecklenburgh, half-brother Roman, six, half-sister Lilah, three and her cousins and aunts.

One particular video, which was posted on TikTok under the title Who Knows Scarlett Best?, featured Scott, Ryan, and Adam being asked questions about Scarlett, who responded by responding whether or not they were correct. Scarlett asks what her favorite beverage is in the video, where Ryan says “vodka orange” before Adam, Scott, and Scarlett all burst out laughing.

Despite the fact that a source claimed her actress mother wanted her to stay as grounded as possible, Tina reportedly found it difficult to find connections when Scarlett is exposed to all of that.

And a different source claimed that while Tina views acting as a form of art, “her ex Ryan” is more interested in being famous.” Nobody knows how the conflict will end, but Tina simply wants to look after her daughter the best possible way possible rather than putting her out there on social media.

The pair soon became the recognizable soap couple of their day when they first met on Coronation Street, where Tina and Ryan played Sarah Platt and Ryan played Jason Grimshaw. Scarlett was born in 2008, but Ryan and Tina broke up after a year of dating.

Ryan is now engaged to former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh and the pair share two children together; Roman and Lilah. While Tina is currently dating Adam Fadlé. Last year, she split from her husband of seven years Adam Crofts.

The most fashionable and affordable way to style yours is now, thanks to Amy Dowden, who recently gave a masterclass on how to style yours.

It’s been dubbed the barn jacket this season, and bomber jackets and trench coats are no longer. The barn jacket, the “most-wanted” fall jacket, has gained a lot of popularity in recent weeks. Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has a straightforward, timeless look that is ideal for the fall.

Taking to her Instagram, Amy donned this Denim parka with corduroy collar (Ochre) and this Check short dress (Off White), both of which are still available to shop in all sizes from Mango.

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Amy showed the potential of a straightforward mini dress and slightly oversized barn jacket, creating the ideal look to last you through the spring and fall. Amy’s checkered mini dress perfectly complements her barn jacket for a seamless yet simple outfit, making it the ultimate look for all casual occasions through the transitional season.

The pair of black and Amy’s preferred Ochre denim parka with corduroy collar (£59.99) is still available in sizes small to large. A straight, relaxed shape that is sure to fit any body type makes up this classic style. It gives any outfit a casual feel thanks to its slightly oversized fit.

The otherwise minimalistic design is broken up by a corduroy shirt collar. Additionally, this jacket has buttoned cuffs and long, fall-ready sleeves. The jacket also has two front patch pockets, a front closure with buttons, and an inner lining that will help you keep from falling into the cold.

H&amp, M is offering this Corduroy-collar jacket for £37.99 in three shades and a range of sizes, though it’s worth noting that stock is dwindling in some sizes, so you might need to act quickly.

Amy paired her jacket with Mango’s Check short dress (£59.99), which is still in sizes UK 6 through 12 (£59.99). This mini has cami straps that add simple elegance, and a short style that’s ideal for cooler days in the fall. This dress has a feminine, romantic twist with a chic all-over check pattern and a low neckline. Additionally, the inner lining provides additional protection from strong winds.

For the first time since confirming their break-up, Nicole Poole has admitted she thought her boyfriend was “The One” and is now focusing on “healing.”

Liberty Poole has admitted taking time out for herself after her shock break-up from Joshua Raybould, despite thinking he was “The One”. The former Love Island star confirmed earlier this month that she had split from the aspiring DJ after a “breakdown in communication”, and now tells Mirror she’s off travelling to look for her husband.

You’ve seen me go through it on national TV, I’ve been through a lot of breakups, I mean, I mean! So I’ll be fine, then. However, I did believe he was “The One,” Liberty says at Shoreditch Superdrug Presents. At the end of the day, Liberty, who has just launched her own swimwear line for bigger busts, Uplifted the Label, continues, “I just have to focus on myself, my work, and my new business.”

Last August, Liberty, 25, and Joshua, 28, who had been a long-time friend, went public with him and made an appearance that he was in love with. After a failed romance with Jake Cornish on the 2021 series of Love Island, where Liberty left her co-star and the villa, the episode ended.

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She has since appeared on Love Island spin-offs All Stars and The Games, but she has had a difficult time connecting with them. I’ve previously been alone, but I’ve never been able to handle it properly. I’m really trying to deal with it the right way and properly this time. I believe that when you experience a breakup, you learn a lot about yourself, who you are as a person, and what you want in the future, says Liberty.

And Liberty claims to be having a great time this summer when it comes to avenge a bad breakup. She continues, “I’m ready to travel, you’ll see me as an international girl,” and adds that she’s looking for Mr. Right as she travels.

She continues, “I feel like I’ve been in Birmingham long enough to realize that my husband won’t be there, I’m not going to find him there!” Next, we’re looking for a global baddie.

“I’d really like a businessman, so I’m looking for someone who is older and mature. I think starting my own business would work really well.”

Liberty is single just in time for a new season of Love Island: All Stars, but she says it’s unlikely we’ll see her on the show once more. I’ve done it three more times, and I believe my time at Love Island is over. And since I prefer people who aren’t typically in public, I’m looking for more. Someone who will back me, and I can back them.

Liberty confirmed her split from boyfriend of one year Joshua in an Instagram statement earlier this month, writing at the time: “: “Hi guys, just wanted to address this one time only. Josh and I are no longer together. I know I shared a lot of my relationship and happiness online I did that because I honestly believed this would be my happy ending and was it for me as far as dating went.”

Sadly, life isn’t a fairy tale. My first experience with much was this. First genuine love, first serious relationship, first first time having a partner, first time having a family member. No relationship is completely perfect without the addition of many unanticipated challenges.

There was no significant scandal or cheating, she continued. Just an unrecoverable communication deterioration. Josh and I have a mutually supportive relationship, and Josh and I both have fond memories of our union. I wish him the very best of luck in the future and sincerely hope he finds happiness, love, and peace.

“I’m going to keep focusing on my healing,” I said. Yes, I was simultaneously launching my business and going through a breakup. My love story is just a chapter away from being written.

I also wanted to say thank you to any strangers who stopped by and expressed condolences this past month. When a girl was down, you raised her. I sincerely hope you will continue to support me during the growth era of my boss. “Lover girl out for now. “