With no more Eras Tour surprise songs on the horizon or Reputation (Taylor’s Version) conspiracy theories to search for now that Taylor Swift’s epic tour has ended, Swifties everywhere are obsessing over the surprise wrap party that Travis Kelce threw for his girlfriend. For good reason, too, as the star-studded affair was full of its own references to the tour and her albums, not to mention the pics that have some fans thinking Tay and Trav might be engaged. The one big question I have, though, is how the Chiefs tight end pulled this off without her knowledge. Turns out there’s a pretty great story behind it.

A little misdirection is required when trying to throw a surprise party for a loved one, and Travis Kelce seemingly played his part perfectly. Taylor Swift’s friend Ashley Avignone explained on Instagram exactly what The Tortured Poets Department chairman thought was going down on her and Kelce’s night out, writing:

When she thought she was going to a small, quiet dinner but it was actually a giant surprise party with her friends and family, props included 🥳

Looks like Taylor Swift isn’t the only “Mastermind” in that relationship!

After two years of traveling the world while experiencing a bad breakup or two, the start of a new romance, multiple album releases/re-releases and so many more milestones, one could understand if Taylor Swift was looking forward to a quiet night out with her NFL star boyfriend. However, she didn’t look too upset about putting those R&R plans on hold a little longer after discovering that she’d instead be throwing down for an “End of Eras Tour” celebration with a slew of friends instead.

Partygoers included the Haim sisters, Donna Kelce, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, and more of Travis Kelce’s teammates and Chiefs WAGs. Guests were asked to wear their best Eras Tour-inspired outfits, and even the tight end got in the spirit, donning the tuxedo he wore when he joined Taylor Swift on stage in London.

The Eras Tour was a life-changing experience for many people, including the dancers, musicians and other crew who worked directly with her and collectively received $197 million in bonuses over the course of the tour, including the $5 million she tipped her truck drivers. It was also transformative for Swifties, forming memories that will last forever. It’s nice that Taylor Swift got a taste of that experience for herself at the “End of Eras Tour” celebration, thanks to Travis Kelce and her friends.

Surprise parties aren’t an easy thing to pull off, especially if the guest of honor is someone as powerful as Taylor Swift. The fact that Travis Kelce was able to lure his girlfriend to the shindig without her knowledge doesn’t fit in so well with the theories of those who believe their relationship is a sham. It will be interesting to see what’s next for this couple and if the tight end will continue to serve as a muse on Swift’s upcoming projects.

Every photo from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wrap party with Travis Kelce, the Mahomeses and more

Taylor Swift celebrated the end of her record-breaking Eras Tour with a star-studded wrap party thrown by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Guests included Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback’s wife, Brittany Mahomes, and more friends.Instagram

Swift and Kelce struck a pose together as his friend Ross Travis shouted into a microphone.bosstravis43/Instagram

Lyndsay Bell, the wife of Kelce’s onetime teammate Blake Bell, enjoyed drinks with Swift, who carressed pregnant Brittany’s baby bump.Instagram/@brittanylynne

Swift danced wildly with a feather boa-clad Travis as Kelce mingled with pals in the background.bosstravis43/Instagram

Brittany and Patrick dressed as Swift and Kelce at the bash.Instagram/@brittanylynne

Swift, who rocked a black Balmain minidress, sipped her cocktail while snapping photos with Lyndsay and Brittany.Instagram/@brittanylynne

Patrick gave Brittany a kiss on the cheek.Instagram/@brittanylynne

Stylist Ashley Avignone joined Lyndsay, Swift and Brittany for a group shot.Instagram/@brittanylynne

Dressed in a top hat and a tuxedo, Kelce goofed off with longtime friends including Aric Jones and Harry Clark.aricjones/Instagram

Former NFL player Travis enjoyed a glass of white wine with sports physical therapist Alex Skacel and friend Alexander Zoldan.bosstravis43/Instagram

Partygoers were seen going wild on the dance floor.aricjones/Instagram

Guests busted a move in front of an illuminated “Era” sign.aricjones/Instagram

Kelce’s mom, Donna, showed off her dance moves in a maroon set.Instagram/ aricjones

Kelce gave a speech toasting his girlfriend.aricjones/Instagram

The Super Bowl champion was all smiles with his guy friends.aricjones/Instagram

Swift, Avignone and the Haim sisters donned séance garb from the Grammy winner’s Eras Tour.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

The group danced around like “Willow” witches.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

Even the cleaning cart that Swift used to travel to the stage on tour made an appearance at the fete.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

Kelce placed a hat on his girlfriend’s head like she did to fans while performing “22” on the road.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

The guest of honor and her pals toyed around with props from her historic tour.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

Avignone, who shared on Instagram that Swift “thought she was going to a small, quiet dinner,” snapped pictures with Jerrod Carmichael and a friend.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

A surprised Swift hugged one of her guests while Kelce looked on.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

Swift cozied up to Avignone, Carmichael and more attendees in a red booth.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

Swift, Avignone and Haim posed with the famed cleaning cart.Instagram/ Ashley Avignone

Kelce and Swift burst out laughing mid-party in a sweet snap shared by Avignone.ashavignone/Instagram

The couple was all smiles as they posed with Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and his partner, Dacoda Jones.Instagram/dacodanichole

The foursome appeared to be having the time of their lives.Instagram/dacodanichole

“Some holiday fun,” Jones captioned the photos on Instagram.Instagram/dacodanichole

At one point in the evening, Jones planted a kiss on the NFL pro’s cheek.Instagram/dacodanichole