Jackson Native Catches Bouquet at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding
From the Jul 7, 2026 e-Edition
NEW YORK (July 3) — New York City streets around Madison Square Garden were bathed in an enchanting pink glow on Friday as talk of nuptials and a star-studded 1000+ guest list filled the news outlets. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tied the knot at approximately 5 p.m., and one lucky Jackson, Tenn. native caught the bouquet.
Ashley Smith announced on Instagram over the weekend that she was the lucky recipient of Swift’s bouquet: “Celebrated an Enchanting Love S(T&T)ory. And somehow…I ended up catching Tay Tay’s bouquet. So here’s to believing it’s bringing a lifetime of love, luck, and laughter my way. Congratulations, Taylor & Travis! Cheers to forever T&T!”
Ashley is the manager of player engagement at the National Football League (NFL) and the sister of Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion Trey Smith.
Ashley, 35, and Trey, 27, attended the wedding together dressed in complementing black attire.
The brother and sister duo are University School of Jackson (USJ) alumni; Ashley graduated in 2009 and Trey in 2017. From there, they graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Ashley in 2013 and Trey in 2020.
Trey was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs as a sixth-round pick (226th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft. Ashley has had an impressive career as well, working in various administrative roles for University of Tennessee at Knoxville, NCAA, Kansas City Chiefs and NFL.
According to a CBS News story from November 2025, “While Trey helps his teammates run plays on the field, Ashley runs the NFL’s player engagement program, which supports athletes in their personal and professional growth. She helps provide players and their families with resources to guide them through their NFL career and beyond, supporting their physical and mental health as well as their financial wellness.”
Ashley and Trey were born to Henry Smith, Jr. and the late Dorsetta Smith of Three Way, Tenn., located north of Jackson.
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