Kelce will start his upcoming NFL season as a married man, with the high-profile couple planning their wedding for the summer, but the guest list has become unexpectedly intricate.
Lively’s relationship with Swift stretched back to 2015, included Swift serving as godmother to Lively’s children, and saw Lively direct a Swift music video in 2021. Their long friendship has now been overshadowed by recent tensions.
The friction began in May 2025, when lawyers for Justin Baldoni served Swift with a subpoena in a sexual-harassment case involving Baldoni, a development that reportedly strained Swift’s view of the situation and cooled her ties with Lively.
Reports suggest Lively remains optimistic about an invitation, with an insider saying she believes the invite is on the way. It’s unclear whether save-the-date notices have been sent, or if Lively has received one.
The evolving dynamic has Swift being especially careful with the guest list, creating a delicate balancing act as the wedding date nears and invitation decisions loom.
As the July 3 date approaches, Swift and Kelce may need to determine whether Lively will be included, a decision that could define the feel of their highly anticipated event.
