A Couple Got Engaged At Taylor Swift's Concert, And Poor T-Swift Felt Like a "Third Wheel"
Five years ago, twentysomething Swifties Anthony and Stephanie attended their very first Taylor Swift concert. On Friday night in Philadelphia, they returned for another show (part of T-Swift's "Reputation" tour), this time with meet and greet access.
Also, Anthony had a plan, as he'd laid out anonymously on a very media-savvy "PHILADELPHIA SWIFT PROPOSAL" Twitter account over the past month- yes, the Twitter handle sort of gives the game away but that's why he kept it anonymous!
Our love story started at a RED TOUR show in Philadelphia back in 2013. Taylor Swift is a huge part of our relationship. Nothing would make this proposal more special than having her there! #ReputationTourPhillyProposal
- PHILADELPHIA SHOW PROPOSAL (@TSphilaPROPOSAL) June 3, 2018
We were just two swifties that decided to attend a concert together in 2013. We fell in love with each other and almost five years later, I'm going to ask her to marry me where it all started. She is my BEST FRIEND and the love of my life. @taylornation13 @taylorswift13
- PHILADELPHIA SHOW PROPOSAL (@TSphilaPROPOSAL) June 5, 2018
We have spent countless hours listening to her music together. I can't thank Taylor enough for bringing us closer #ReputationTourPhillyProposal
- PHILADELPHIA SHOW PROPOSAL (@TSphilaPROPOSAL) June 4, 2018
I want to give my girlfriend the proposal of her dreams! Help me spread the word so Taylor can see this. I know Taylor can make this night unforgettable. #ReputationTourPhillyProposal @taylorswift13 @taylornation13
- PHILADELPHIA SHOW PROPOSAL (@TSphilaPROPOSAL) June 7, 2018
How cool would it be if I was able to propose in the Rep Room with the meet and greet photo having me down on one knee 🤔🤔 THAT WOULD BE A DREAM!! @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 #ReputationTourPhillyProposal
- PHILADELPHIA SHOW PROPOSAL (@TSphilaPROPOSAL) July 10, 2018
Please RT to get Taylor's attention! I bought the ring✅ Now time to pull off an amazing proposal @taylorswift13 @taylornation13 #ReputationTourPhillyProposal
- PHILADELPHIA SHOW PROPOSAL (@TSphilaPROPOSAL) June 4, 2018
As T-Swift recounted later in an Instagram of the moment, the couple walked into the meet and greet, told her a little about themselves - specifically that the Red Tour served as the ~first spark~ for their relationship - and then, yes, Anthony dropped to one knee! Look at the photos:
A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 13, 2018 at 10:55pm PDT
And wait, in particular, look at this one and T-Swift's hashtag, because it's a peak T-Swift moment:
Stephanie said yes. FYI. In subsequent tweets, Anthony added that Swift called him "a baller," and told the couple to "go get married." But, presumably, after the show? And after time for Swift's PR team to get in touch and coordinate a wedding date that fits her schedule, so she can show up and catch the bouquet etc. etc.
I JUST PROPOSED IN FRONT OF TAYLOR SWIFT IN REP ROOM !!!!!!! Dreams really do come true #RepTourPhilly #RepRoom #ReputationTourPhillyProposal @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/OBjZTJWg44
- PHILADELPHIA SHOW PROPOSAL (@TSphilaPROPOSAL) July 13, 2018
As it happens, song #17 on T-Swift's concert setlist is her old-school hit "Should've Said No." Hopefully she cut that from the show last night, then?
Fun fact: Anthony and Stephanie aren't even the first couple to get engaged during one of Swift's Reputation tour concerts. Just last month in London, a proposal moment happened mid-show (though, sure, Swift wasn't there to witness it first hand on that occasion):
In conclusion, everyone sing the chorus now, "Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone / I'll be waiting, all that's left to do is run..."
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