Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Skip Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Celebration Amid Friendship Rift Reports

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were not present at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3. The couple chose to spend the weekend in Lake Placid, New York, attending their daughter Betty’s horse show, where she secured second place in her competition. The absence has confirmed months of speculation that the once-close friendship between Lively and Swift has reached a breaking point.

Actress and Husband Skip Major Celebrity Wedding for Family Time

While Swift and Kelce celebrated their union with hundreds of A-list guests in New York City, Lively and Reynolds were photographed roughly four and a half hours away at a local farm in Lake Placid. The couple was seen cheering for their six-year-old daughter Betty as she competed in her horse show. They also missed the rehearsal dinner held on July 2 at Madison Square Garden.

The absence was not a last-minute decision. Multiple outlets confirmed that Lively had not been invited to the wedding, and sources indicate this reflects the definitive end of her friendship with Swift. The couple chose to prioritize time with their four children – James (11), Inez (9), Betty (6), and Olin (3) – over attending the star-studded celebration.

Friendship Breakdown Linked to Legal Dispute

The reported rift between Swift and Lively has been connected to Lively’s legal dispute with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. The situation escalated when Swift was served a subpoena by Baldoni’s legal team in May 2025, though it was later withdrawn. Private text messages between the two women were unsealed during the legal proceedings in January 2026, further straining their relationship.

A source told People magazine that Swift was “just being a friend to Blake, and it’s turned into something bigger than she ever expected. She never thought private messages would become public.” The singer reportedly wanted to distance herself from the legal drama. Sources claimed Swift felt “frustrated after being pulled into Blake’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni” and believed she had been unnecessarily drawn into the dispute.

The situation reportedly led the pair to “take some space” from one another, with a source later telling People they were “not speaking” by August 2025.

Source Says Friendship Is Over

An insider provided a stark assessment of the current state of Swift and Lively’s relationship to Page Six. “Taylor’s in a different place now and she just wants to be around people she trusts and who bring her peace,” the source said.

“It wasn’t one big thing, it was everything adding up. By the time Taylor was making decisions about the wedding and who she wanted there, she realized she just didn’t want that kind of energy around something so important and it really was a turning point for her.”

The source further noted that the friendship is unlikely to be repaired. “It’s a shame because she and Blake really were close, but she doesn’t think it’s something that’s going to be fixed. As far as Taylor’s concerned, their friendship is done.”

Once Close Friendship Traced Back to 2015

Swift and Lively had been friends since 2015, when Lively referenced Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ music video in a hair campaign for L’Oréal. The bond grew stronger over the years, with Swift becoming godmother to Lively and Reynolds’ children. Swift featured the children’s names – Betty and Inez – in songs on her Folklore album. Their daughter James also provided a voice cameo on Swift’s song ‘Gorgeous’.

Despite this long history, Lively was not present at Swift’s recent bachelorette celebrations, and the two have not been seen together publicly since 2024.

Star-Studded Guest List at Madison Square Garden Ceremony

While Lively and Reynolds were notably absent, the wedding celebration featured an impressive roster of celebrity guests. Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, while Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, Lena Dunham, Dakota Johnson, Ellie Goulding, Graham Norton, Hugh Grant, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Kimberly Schlapman, and Ed Sheeran were among those in attendance.

Swift and Kelce broke with traditional wedding customs by not having bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, Swift’s brother Austin served as her “Man of Honor,” while Kelce’s brother Jason stood beside him as Best Man.

The couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with reports indicating nearly 1,000 guests attended the ceremony. Preparations reportedly included performances by Stevie Nicks and Kenny Chesney, while Paul McCartney was also expected to attend.

Swift has also reportedly rekindled her friendship with other personalities, including Karlie Kloss, who was seen at the celebrations.

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