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Spotted: Blake Lively more than 200 miles away from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding festivities.

As Swift and Kelce’s friends and family descended upon Madison Square Garden July 2 for an apparent rehearsal dinner, the Gossip Girl alum and her husband Ryan Reynolds stepped out at a horse show in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Lively wore a blue tank top and denim shorts, while the Deadpool star—with whom she shares kids James, 11, Inez,9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3, rocked a white T-shirt, khakis and a straw hat, as seen in photos published by TMZ.

The outlet reported that the couple were at the equestrian event for their daughter Betty, who placed second in a riding competition.

But Lively’s absence at Swift’s wedding pre-party does not necessarily mean the two have bad blood. After all, text messages between the pair that were unsealed in court documents from Lively’s legal battle with It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni showed mad love after a rough patch in their friendship.

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“I have no reason to ask, but I donno, I’ve been feeling like I should… is everything ok?” Lively texted the Grammy winner on Dec. 4, 2024, per the docs. “I felt like a bad friend lately because I was such a sad sack who only talked about my own s–t for months. You were generous to not only be the key person there for me during all of it, but also to let me off the hook for being so in it.”

“I felt so stupid and like it sounded needy and awkward for everyone, especially bc [sic] I can’t explain why I have this feeling,” she continued. “I do want to know everything is good, so I’m asking. I always want the opportunity to be a better friend if there’s something I unintentionally did.”

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Though Swift—who at the time was just days away from wrapping up her Eras Tour—told Lively that she was “not wrong,” the “Blank Space” singer also emphasized that the situation was “also not a big deal.”

“I think I’m just exhausted in every avenue of my life and in recent months had been feeling a little bit of a shift in the way you talk to me,” Swift wrote to Lively. “It’s more like… and I feel really bad saying anything about this because your texts have been so nice in their intent but your last few… it’s felt like I was reading a mass corporate email sent to 200 employees.”

She added, “It feels awful to be in any way critical of any way you process what you’ve been going through but I just kinda miss my funny, dark, normal-speaking friend who talks to me as herself.”

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It was a comment Lively took to heart, with the A Simple Favor actress jokingly writng back, “Thank you for your feedback. We at headquarters are reviewing your concerns and will get back to you in a timely manner.”

“So thank you for telling me and for saying I don’t need to apologize and for not making it a big deal,” Lively added. “But I am sorry. To you.”

While Lively sat out the first night of Swift and Kelce’s wedding weekend, read on to see all the other stars who made the whole place shimmer.

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Abigail AndersonTaylor’s childhood BFF knows she’ll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team, but Abigail wouldn’t miss the moment they say “I do,” attending the rehearsal dinner in a golden gown with a butter yellow cape overlay from Reformation.

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Jack AntonoffThe ties were black and the lies were white as Taylor’s frequent musical collaborator got all dressed up for the pre-party July 2.

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Rachel AntonoffAnd Jack’s sister was guilty as sin of showing up and showing out with a pink gown.

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Selena GomezWho says the actress would miss her bestie’s big day? As seen on her Instagram Story, Selena rocked a black lace dress as she did makeup touch-ups in the car before appearing to head to the rehearsal dinner.

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Tree PaineTaylor’s longtime publicist redefined all of those blues in this stunning Oscar de la Renta slit dress and pastel purse for the pre-wedding festivities.

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Ross TravisTravis’ BFF had a gold rush of his own for the dinner, looking stylish in a black top and hat while accessorizing with gold chain necklaces, golden bracelets and a pocket chain.

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Erin AndrewsThe sports reporter—who previously vacationed with the couple in Montana—had a winning look with a silver gown and matching clutch as she stepped out in NYC.

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Kimberly SchlapmanThe Little Big Town star embraced the flamingo pink, Sunrise Boulevard vibes with her ‘fit.

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Charissa ThompsonThe sportscaster was also glamorous, shiny, bright in her mini-dress for the Big Apple bash.

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George Kittle & Claire KittleThe San Francisco 49ers tight end—who revealed Travis and Taylor told them “absolutely no gifts” for the wedding—was spotted with his wife outside a New York hotel July 2.

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Sarah Blackburn KingYou’ll be transfixed by the rose golden glows of the fitness trainer.

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Taylor Swift’s Uncle DonTaylor’s picture perfect shiny family all gathered in NYC ahead of their nuptials, including her uncle.

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Taylor Swift’s Aunt JoanHer aunt was also on hand to see Taylor and Travis go from one kiss to getting married.

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