JuJu Smith-Schuster Marries Laura Kruk in California — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Attend Just Days After Their Own Wedding

A Wedding That Capped Off "Wedding Season" in the NFL World

JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk exchanged vows at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, in Orange County, California, according to photos obtained by Page Six showing Taylor Swift in a strapless pink floral ball gown and Travis Kelce in a classic black tuxedo as they arrived hand in hand at the venue. The ceremony arrived exactly one week after Swift and Kelce's own high-profile wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3.

Reports on the exact date varied slightly in the days leading up to the event. TMZ initially reported the wedding was expected to take place on July 11 at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, while later coverage placed the ceremony on Friday, July 10, once Swift and Kelce were photographed arriving at the venue. Either way, the celebration landed squarely in the same week Hollywood and the NFL were still buzzing about the Swift-Kelce nuptials.

Who Is JuJu Smith-Schuster Marrying?

Smith-Schuster's now-wife, Laura Kruk, has been by his side for several years, and the couple's road to marriage has played out largely on Instagram. Smith-Schuster proposed to Kruk on a yacht during a trip to Nantucket Island in September 2024, getting down on one knee at a romantic sunset lunch. The wide receiver and Kruk shared the news with fans through a joint Instagram post, with Kruk writing that she "can't wait to spend forever with you". The proposal drew well-wishes in the comments from Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, along with other NFL players.

In the time since their engagement, the couple has traveled extensively together, attending several friends' weddings — including one in Sedona, Arizona, and another in Hawaii — that fans have since pointed to as previews of their own big day.

The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Connection

The reason Smith-Schuster's wedding became a national talking point almost overnight comes down to one relationship: his friendship with Travis Kelce. Smith-Schuster shares a strong bond with Kelce from their years as teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2022, 2024, and 2025 seasons, including a Super Bowl LVII championship together.

That friendship went both ways on the wedding circuit this month. Smith-Schuster, who signed with the Giants in early June 2026, was among the notable NFL figures who attended Swift and Kelce's own wedding at Madison Square Garden, alongside Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp, Tom Brady, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, and running back Kareem Hunt. Smith-Schuster and Kruk were also reportedly on the guest list for that ceremony — so an invitation back to Kruk and Smith-Schuster's wedding was, as one outlet put it, no surprise at all.

Sources told TMZ the guest list for Smith-Schuster's wedding was stacked with NFL talent, including Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Kendrick Bourne, George Karlaftis, Tyquan Thornton, and Jacob Tuioti-Mariner.

A Fashion Moment That Went Viral First

Before the wedding itself even happened, Kruk became part of a viral fashion story tied to the Swift-Kelce ceremony. Kruk and Swift's longtime best friend, Abigail Anderson, were both photographed leaving the Ritz-Carlton NoMad hotel in New York on the morning of July 3 wearing the identical Sau Lee "Frances" gown, a $795 dress featuring a corset-style bodice and a brown silk skirt with a magnolia print. The two women styled the dress differently, and the moment sparked speculation about whether it was tied to the wedding party — a theory that faded once it was confirmed Swift and Kelce did not have traditional bridesmaids or groomsmen. Despite the overlap, there was no apparent friction between Kruk and Anderson over the wardrobe coincidence.

Why This Story Is Trending

Several factors have combined to put "JuJu Smith-Schuster wedding" at the top of trending searches this week:

• The Swift-Kelce connection. Any event tied to the newly married pop superstar and Chiefs tight end draws massive attention, and their attendance turned a private NFL wedding into a mainstream entertainment story.
• Back-to-back celebrity weddings. With Swift and Kelce's own Madison Square Garden ceremony held on July 3 in front of about 1,000 guests, fans have been closely tracking the newlyweds' every public appearance since, and Smith-Schuster's wedding marked one of their first outings as a married couple.
• NFL offseason overlap. With a guest list packed with current players from multiple teams, the wedding also doubles as an offseason gathering for several NFL locker rooms.

What Happens Next

As with most high-profile celebrity weddings, additional photos, guest details, and possibly statements from the couple are expected to surface in the coming days. Neither Smith-Schuster nor Kruk has publicly confirmed details about their vows, wedding party, or reception plans as of this writing, and neither has released an official statement to media outlets.