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If you’ve been daydreaming about staging your own Taylor-and-Travis-style “yes” moment, your chance has arrived—and it won’t cost a Super Bowl-sized salary. The Knot is bringing a one-day-only floral fantasy to Madison Square Park on Thursday, September 4, recreating the very roses, urns and swoony vibes that framed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s proposal. Bonus: free professional photos will make your Instagram look like you’ve joined the Engagement Era tour.
The pop-up runs from 3pm to 9pm tomorrow, and all you need to do is show up. A local wedding photographer will be on-site to capture your best poses, whether you’re practicing a proposal, staging a couples’ shoot, or just want to drag your bestie into the frame. Consider it a zero-cost way to score engagement-level glam shots (with Manhattan greenery as your backdrop) and a taste of one of pop culture’s biggest “I do” moments.
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The activation doubles as the launch party for The Knot’s new Engagement Era Collection. Think invitations inspired by Taylor’s album aesthetics, wedding website designs dripping in romance and registry gift picks ranging from Swiftie-approved sourdough kits to—yes—Chiefs tickets. The full line includes four design suites: the Eras Edit Collection, the Fairytale Collection, the New Romantics Collection and The Lover’s List. Basically, if you’ve ever wanted to live out a “Love Story” IRL, The Knot is handing you the mood board.
It’s also a smart nod to where proposals are headed. According to The Knot’s 2024 Jewelry and Engagement Study, 73-percent of proposals now happen outdoors, 53-percent in private and 44-percent of couples book an engagement shoot. The pop-up checks all three boxes: scenic, intimate(ish) and extremely photogenic. Plus, 85-percent of proposers still drop to one knee—so feel free to rehearse the move on the Madison Square lawns if you’re so inclined.
The timing couldn’t be better, either. The floral spectacle kicks off just before the U.S. Open women’s semi-finals screening in the park, making this a rare occasion where you can go from mock-engagement photos to tennis under the stars without leaving your picnic blanket.
Whether you’re a Swiftie, a Chiefs fan or just someone who can’t resist free flowers and pro photography, Madison Square Park is about to turn into the city’s most romantic stage. No ring required.