Lively, once among Swift’s closest friends, has been a regular presence at Chiefs games and even collaborated with Swift on directing a music video in the past. The pair’s friendship, which included Swift serving as godmother to Lively’s children, reportedly cooled in May 2025 amid a legal matter involving actor-director Justin Baldoni, according to industry sources.
An entertainment insider says Lively remains optimistic about receiving an invitation, telling reporters she’s “acting like the invite is already in the mail.” Swift and Kelce have been careful with guest-list details, and there are conflicting signals about invitations and “save the date” notes that have circulated in recent days.
Sources indicate that the couple is weighing the baggage and potential public attention that would come with Lively’s presence, even as Lively continues to believe she will be included. The dynamic creates an unusual tension for a ceremony that has otherwise kept tight control over leaks and plans.
In short, Swift and Kelce must balance friendship, privacy, and the wish to include key figures while finalizing a guest list for a highly anticipated wedding. Lively’s status remains a flashpoint in what is otherwise a tightly managed event, with invitations and formal notices still in flux as the date nears.
