Travis Kelce is used to catching passes, but itโs a throw from his bride that may have one woman feeling lucky.
Ashley Smith, sister of Kelceโs Kansas City Chiefs teammate Trey Smith, said on Instagram that she caught Taylor Swiftโs bouquet after the โOpaliteโ singer and Kelce got married. Their July 3 ceremony at New York Cityโs Madison Square Garden may be one of the most high profile weddings in history. Kelceโs mother, Donna Kelce called โmagical,โ while other guests said it was a โpinch-me moment.โ
Smith may have had her own pinch-me moment by catching the bouquet, potentially transforming 2026โs cruel summer into her love story.
What Did Ashley Smith Say About Catching the Bouquet?
Smith is hoping thereโs some magic in the bouquet she caught.
โCelebrated an Enchanting Love S(T&T)ory ๐คโจ๐ค And somehowโฆI ended up catching Tay Tayโs bouquet. ๐โ she captioned a series of photos of her and her brother on Instagram July 5.
โSo hereโs to believing itโs bringing a lifetime of love, luck, and laughter my way,โ she added. โCongratulations, Taylor & Travis! Cheers to forever T&T!โ
Who Are Trey and Ashley Smith?
Trey Smith, 27, is a Jackson, Tennessee, native who plays guard on the offensive line for the Chiefs. Heโs been with the team since they drafted him out of the University of Tennessee in 2021 in the sixth round, capping off a collegiate career in which he was a four-year starter.
Ashley Smith, meanwhile, has carved her own path in the NFL. In April, she wrote on Instagram that she wrapped up working at the league office. Her LinkedIn profile still lists her job as manager, player engagement, at the NFL.
โTaking time to reflect on this chapter, I am just incredibly grateful. Grateful for the opportunity to serve both current and former players through personal and professional development,โ she wrote on Instagram.
She said she worked five Super Bowls, the draft, Pro Bowl and more high-profile events while with the NFL.
โI had a front row seat to some of the biggest moments in sports, but what I will cherish most are the people,โ she wrote.
โThe players I had the honor of serving are some of the most elite athletes in the world, but even better human beings. The colleagues across all 32 clubs are some of the brightest and most dedicated minds in football,โ she added. โI am thankful for the opportunity to pour into others, to build, to lead, and to grow. I pray that the work I did continues to impact not only the players I worked with, but those who will come after them. Forever grateful for this chapter.โ
Ashley Smith Is One of Her Brotherโs Biggest Cheerleaders
Trey Smith re-signed with the Chiefs in 2025 for $94 million over four years, a record for a guard. That prompted his sister to think about his journey to becoming a standout football player.
โLosing Mom when you were just 15 was a blow none of us were prepared for. I saw how deeply it affected you, but I also saw how you kept going โ how you turned pain into purpose,โ she wrote on Instagram.
She reflected on more โtestsโ he faced in his career, such as suffering blood clots in his lungs in college.
โSo many counted you out. So many thought youโd never play again,โ she wrote. โBut you made a promise to Mom to finish what you started, and you did just that โ getting your degree and showing the world what true resilience looks like.โ
โWhile youโve often looked to me for direction, Iโve often looked to you for inspiration,โ she added. Words canโt fully express how much your heart, your resilience, your faith, and your fight have impacted me. Youโve shown me what it means to persevere, to rise with grace, and to honor God through it all.โ