According to San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, Swift and Kelce have been clear with guests about their preference: “Absolutely no gifts,” Kittle told Extra while discussing the couple\u2019s upcoming wedding at the Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville.<\/p>\n
Still, Kittle admitted he might bend the rule, joking that he was considering an old coin for Kelce because the Chiefs star likes to collect them.<\/p>\n
TAYLOR SWIFT, TRAVIS KELCE NUPTIALS CALLED A ‘ROYAL WEDDING’ BY NFL PALS DROPPING MAJOR TIMING HINTS<\/a><\/p>\n For guests worried about arriving empty-handed, California-based etiquette expert<\/a> Lisa\u00a0Mirza\u00a0Grotts says weddings should not necessitate gifts.<\/p>\n “Regardless of a couple’s financial status, a wedding<\/a> should never feel like a financial transaction,” Grotts, who founded the company Golden Rules Gal, told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly marrying soon. (Jason Miller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “This isn’t like arriving at a dinner party empty-handed without a hostess gift. If a couple says, ‘no gifts, please,’ honor their wishes.”<\/p>\n TAYLOR SWIFT’S CONTROVERSIAL WEDDING RULE HAS FANS DEBATING WHO SHOULD MAKE PLUS-ONE LIST<\/a><\/p>\n Wedding etiquette experts say requests for no gifts can raise questions about whether guests should still bring a card, cash or make a charitable donation.<\/p>\n Florida-based etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore said the couple’s friends should view the request as a welcome change.<\/p>\n San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have told guests they do not want wedding gifts. (Aeon\/GCImages)<\/p>\n “The couple is taking the pressure off their guests,” Whitmore told Fox News Digital. “Something tells me Taylor and Travis don\u2019t need another toaster.”<\/p>\n In the past, gifts traditionally helped newlyweds set up a home together, but many of today’s couples don’t need help filling a registry. In Zola’s 2025 First Look Report, 92% of couples said they were already living together before their weddings.<\/p>\n STUNNING BEHIND-THE-SCENES FAMILY PHOTOS FROM DONALD TRUMP JR AND BETTINA ANDERSON’S BAHAMAS WEDDING WEEKEND<\/a><\/p>\n When Swift’s close friend Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco in September 2025, they also asked guests to forgo traditional gifts.<\/p>\n Instead, the couple suggested that loved ones donate to the Rare Impact Fund, Gomez’s charity organization that increases access to mental health<\/a> resources, according to The Hollywood Reporter.<\/p>\n Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco on Sept. 27, 2025. The couple reportedly asked guests to forgo traditional gifts. (Michael Tran \/ AFP)<\/p>\n “Whether a couple has extraordinary wealth or modest means, gifts should never be viewed as a way to turn a profit,” added Grotts.<\/p>\n “A charitable donation<\/a> made in their honor is a thoughtful alternative, especially if it’s directed to a cause they publicly support.”<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n Texas etiquette expert Diane Gottsman agreed, saying guests who still want to give something could send a donation in the couple’s honor.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/a><\/p>\n A Reddit discussion on the no-gift debate captured the divide.\u00a0<\/p>\n Some said a heartfelt card is enough, while others suggested a charitable donation. Another group argued that cash is appropriate. Others insisted guests should give nothing if asked to skip gifts.<\/p>\n Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025. (David Eulitt\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “I think a thoughtful card and a donation in their name is perfect \u2014 there are so many awesome nonprofits out there,” one Reddit user said.<\/p>\n TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ<\/a><\/p>\n Another said, “A lot of people, especially if they are getting married in their late 30s and up, already have a pretty established furniture [and] homeware setup and don\u2019t need or want more because it\u2019s wasteful.”<\/p>\n “I like the idea of a donation if you are able to swing it,” a third Reddit user chimed in.<\/p>\n Taylor Swift’s fans have voiced many differing opinions about the couple’s reported wedding rules. (Ed Mulholland\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Elaine Swann, author of\u00a0“Elaine Swann’s Book of Modern Etiquette,” has a different perspective. She said guests should be thoughtful about any charitable donation made in Swift’s and Kelce’s names<\/a>.<\/p>\n “As public figures, both of these individuals’ images and brands are very curated, and whom they associate themselves with typically goes through a very fine-tuned selection process,” cautioned Swann, who is based in San Diego.<\/p>\n![\"Taylor](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/taylor_swift_travis_kelce_kissing.jpeg\")
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