Taylor Swift's godchildren were reportedly not in attendance at her wedding to Travis Kelce, which took place on July 2 and 3 at Madison Square Garden. Swift is godmother to five children: Leo Newman, the 10-year-old son of actress Jaime King, and all four children of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, including daughters Betty, 6; Inez, 9; and James, 11, as well as their 3-year-old son Olin.
A source close to King told Page Six that the friendship between King and Swift has been strained due to King's personal challenges over the past few years, including losing custody of her sons. This reportedly contributed to Swift's decision to have Jason Kelce's daughters serve as flower girls instead. King had asked Swift to be Leo's godmother in 2015.
Another factor cited for the absence of some godchildren is the evolving nature of Swift's friendships. A music insider suggested that Swift tends to form close bonds quickly but that these relationships can sometimes drift over time. Swift and Lively's friendship reportedly faced a shift, with private communications revealing some distance. Lively and Reynolds were also occupied with their daughter Betty's horse show on the day of Swift's rehearsal dinner.
Other individuals noted as not being on the guest list include singer Todrick Hall, who allegedly had a falling out with Swift for discussing too much about her, and model Martha Hunt, who had been close to Swift around the same time as King and appeared in Swift's "Bad Blood" music video. While Hunt attended the Eras tour in 2023, it was reportedly their last interaction.
Lena Dunham, a friend of Swift's, was present at the wedding and gave a speech at the rehearsal dinner. However, according to a music insider, Lorde was not invited due to a past incident detailed in Dunham's memoir. The memoir suggested that a music producer, who was Dunham's fiancé at the time, became overly close to Lorde. The insider stated that Swift prioritizes loyalty and maintains friendships with those who have been good to her, citing her continued friendship with Dunham as an example.