James Taylor Reveals Why He Skipped Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding
James Taylor was invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding but did not attend. During his annual Independence Day weekend show at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass., Taylor mentioned to the crowd that he and his wife were invited to the star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden but decided not to go. He wished the newlyweds happiness and smooth sailing.
Taylor and Swift share a unique connection as Swift revealed she was named after him. They first met about 15-16 years ago at a benefit event where they both performed with guitars. Swift mentioned that her parents named her with Taylor in mind. In Swift's song "Begin Again," she references Taylor in the lyrics.
Swift and Kelce got married on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding had around 1,000 guests, including Adam Sandler as the officiant. Stars like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone, and Paul Rudd were seen leaving the venue. A rehearsal dinner was held the night before with close friends in attendance.
The couple announced their engagement on Instagram on August 26, 2025, with photos from the garden proposal where Kelce proposed to Swift. The photos captured the moment Kelce went down on one knee and Swift's joyful reaction. The couple's wedding was a star-studded event that gathered many well-known personalities to celebrate their union.