Who Could Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding? Top 10 Celebrity Picks Ranked

Key Takeaways

• As of today, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not announced who will officiate their wedding, but fans have plenty of theories.
• Close friends and family members, including Abigail Anderson Berard, Jack Antonoff, Selena Gomez, and Jason Kelce, rank among the most plausible candidates.
• A meaningful officiant is often someone who knows the couple personally, not just someone with legal authority to perform weddings.
• Many celebrities have become ordained online to officiate weddings for friends and family.
• In many states, anyone can become legally authorized to officiate a wedding by getting ordained online and following local marriage laws.
• Whether it's a celebrity wedding or your own, having a trusted friend officiate can make the ceremony more personal and memorable.

Why Everyone Is Guessing Who Will Stand at the Altar

It’s a love story… who will help them say yes?

With wedding bells reportedly ringing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on July 3rd, the internet has moved on from "will they, won't they" to a much more fun question: who's actually going to marry them?

Unlike a venue or a guest list, an officiant has to be more than just close: they need the legal standing (easily solved with online ordination), and the right vibe to stand up in front of the Eras Tour's extended universe and make it official.

At its core, though, the officiant's question is about more than logistics or celebrity chemistry. The person who stands at the front of the room and speaks a couple's union into existence holds something genuinely sacred –  their story, their promises, the weight of everyone who loves them gathered in one place. That's true whether the wedding is at Madison Square Garden or a backyard in Tennessee. Whoever Taylor and Travis choose, they're choosing someone to carry that history and hope with them as they begin their next great adventure together.

Here's our ranked list of the 10 most plausible candidates, from "honestly, why not" to "we'd bet on it."

The Top 10 Most Likely Wedding Officiants

10. Blake Lively, The Wild Card

The relationship: Once one of Taylor's closest friends, Blake held godmother status for her kids and full access to her inner circle. Her friendship with Taylor has reportedly cooled since the It Ends With Us legal drama pulled Taylor into the spotlight against her wishes. Multiple recent reports suggest the two are barely in touch. As of this week, insiders say Blake hasn't even received a wedding invite, though Taylor is reportedly still weighing whether to extend one.

Why she could be the officiant: A decade of friendship doesn't disappear overnight. There's long been talk that Blake was once expected to be Taylor's maid of honor. If there's a surprise reconciliation before the big day, a dramatic "I now pronounce you" moment from Blake would be the ultimate redemption arc. That's peak Taylor Swift narrative building.

Likelihood: 1/5. Right now, she's reportedly not even confirmed for the guest list, let alone the altar. But with these two, the story changes by the week. Who knows?

9. Flavor Flav, The Self-Nominated Showman

The relationship: The "King Swiftie" publicly congratulated the couple on their engagement. He's repeatedly and very loudly volunteered himself for officiant duty in interviews, joking that he's "dying" to do it.

Why he could be the officiant: Taylor has a soft spot for big, fun cultural moments. There's something delightfully chaotic about a Public Enemy legend marrying off pop's biggest star. Whether or not he's made it official, he's clearly got the calling.

Likelihood: 2/5. Pure internet favorite energy. But there's no indication the couple has ever actually reached out to him, and for such a highly visible ceremony, they will likely lean on people in their actual orbit.

8. Ryan Reynolds, The Funny Friend with a Complication

The relationship: Ryan and Taylor have been part of the same friend group for years. They're frequently photographed at Chiefs games and group hangouts alongside his wife, Blake Lively.

Why he could be the officiant: He's effortlessly funny and comfortable in front of a crowd. He has the kind of natural toast-giving charisma that translates well to officiant duties.

Likelihood: 2/5. His candidacy is tangled up with the same Blake friction working against Blake. It's hard to imagine Ryan getting tapped for such a central role while his wife's invite status is still up in the air.

7. Gigi Hadid, The Current Inner Circle

The relationship: A mainstay of Taylor's present-day friend group, frequently spotted at Chiefs games, dinners, and group trips alongside the rest of the squad.

Why she could be the officiant: She's close, current, and trusted. That's exactly the kind of friend a couple might ask to do a reading or a toast. Officiant is a stretch, but not an unreasonable one for someone this embedded in the day-to-day friendship.

Likelihood: 2/5. More likely candidate for bridesmaid duties than the legal paperwork, but not out of the question. 

6. Ed Sheeran, The Old, Trusted Friend

The relationship: One of Taylor's longest-running friendships in the industry. It dates back over a decade of collaborations, tours, and famously goofy interviews together.

Why he could be the officiant: Few people have known Taylor as long, as publicly, and as warmly as Ed has. He's also performed at enough of her milestone moments that stepping into an officiant role wouldn't feel like a stretch. It would feel like a continuation.

Likelihood: 3/5. A real sentimental favorite. It's the kind of pick that would make total emotional sense, even if logistics might make a smaller role more realistic. He lives across the Atlantic with his own young family.

5. Patrick Mahomes, Travis's Brother in Arms

The relationship: Patrick is Travis Kelce's Chiefs teammate and close friend. Travis stood as a groomsman at Patrick's own wedding to Brittany in 2022. Brittany, in turn, has become close with Taylor through years of shared sidelines.

Why he could be the officiant: This is a "both sides of the aisle" pick. He's close to the groom through football and increasingly close to the bride through friendship with Brittany. Reports have specifically floated "the Mahomeses" as central figures in the wedding planning.

Likelihood: 3/5. Strong on relationship grounds. But Mahomes already has a built-in role as a groomsman or guest of honor. Adding "officiant" on top might be one title too many. 

4. Jason Kelce, The Presumed Best Man

The relationship: Travis's older brother, longtime podcast co-host on New Heights, and by most reports the presumptive best man.

Why he could be the officiant: Family carries weight. Jason's natural, comedic, big-brother energy would work just as well behind the podium as in a best man speech. Some weddings have the best man double as the officiant.

Likelihood: 3/5. He's almost certainly got a major speaking role on the day. Whether that role is best man or officiant is really a coin flip. Reports lean toward the best man specifically.

3. Selena Gomez, The Best Friend

The relationship: Widely considered Taylor's closest celebrity friend of all. The bond has lasted well over a decade through both of their highest highs and lowest lows. Reports describe her as still very much in Taylor's innermost circle.

Why she could be the officiant: If Taylor wants someone who knows her better than almost anyone in the public eye, it's Selena. A best friend as officiant is one of the most common and most emotional, modern wedding trends. Few friendships are more documented or more genuine than this one.

Likelihood: 3/5. Extremely close, but also a strong contender for maid of honor, which could be the role she takes instead.

2. Jack Antonoff, The Musical Soulmate

The relationship: Taylor's longtime collaborator and one of her most trusted creative partners. He's co-written and produced music with her across multiple albums and years. Their friendship extends well beyond the studio into her broader inner circle.

Why he could be the officiant: Few people understand Taylor's inner world the way Jack does. He's essentially family at this point, present for major creative and personal milestones for years running. That kind of trust is exactly what couples look for in an officiant.

Likelihood: 4/5. One of the strongest non-family picks on this list. The closeness is real, longstanding, and well-documented.

1. Abigail Anderson Berard, The Childhood Best Friend

The relationship: Taylor's best friend since high school, immortalized in the song "Fifteen." She's still a fixture in her life decades later, reportedly seen at pre-wedding gatherings at Taylor's Rhode Island home in the lead-up to the big day.

Why she could be the officiant: This is about as close as it gets. It's a friendship that's lasted from teenage years into global superstardom, with zero industry complications and zero public drama. If Taylor wants someone who's known her since before any of this: the music, the fame, the football, it's Abigail.

Likelihood: 4/5. Our top pick. She has the longest, cleanest, most consistently documented friendship on this entire list. Recent sightings suggest she's already deeply involved in the wedding lead-up.

This Wouldn’t Be a First

Celebrity-officiated weddings have become something of a cultural institution – and the ULC has been behind many of them. Conan O’Brien famously officiated the wedding of two of his writers after getting ordained online. Ian McKellen got ordained through the ULC to officiate at long-time friend Patrick Stewart’s wedding.  James McAvoy, Jon Bon Jovi, and Demi Moore, among many others, have done the same thing for people close to them. When Dustin Lance Black and Tom Daley were married, Stephen Fry officiated. And the list goes on! There’s something beautiful about the fact that in all of these weddings, the couple got to celebrate their union with a ULC minister who truly knew and loved them – making their special day all the more special.

Want In on the Officiant Action?

There’s a reason couples increasingly ask the people who know them best – not a stranger from the traditional clergy – to officiate. A wedding ceremony is one of the few moments in modern life that still asks us to stop, speak our deepest commitments out loud, and witness someone else do the same. For something that powerful, couples deserve to have someone who knows and loves them up at the altar with them. 

If you feel called to officiate the wedding of someone close to you in your life, just like Taylor and her circle might do for each other, you might consider getting ordained online with the ULC. In most cases, it takes less time than reading this article. Just double-check your state and county's specific marriage officiant requirements before the big day – rules on registering your ordination vary by location.

So whether your best friend, sibling, or favorite cousin is getting married next, you can be the one standing at the front of the room with them, making it official. And who knows… if you are in the NYC area next weekend, maybe Taylor will need an emergency backup! 

Frequently Asked Questions About Who Could Officiate Taylor Swift's Wedding

Who is most likely to officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding?

There has been no official announcement about who will officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Fans have speculated about close friends and family members, including Abigail Anderson Berard, Jack Antonoff, Selena Gomez, and Jason Kelce.

Can a friend legally officiate a wedding?

Yes. In many states, a friend or family member can legally officiate a wedding after becoming ordained online. Requirements vary by state and county, so it's important to verify local marriage laws before the ceremony.

Do celebrity weddings use ordained friends as officiants?

Often they do. Many celebrities have asked close friends or family members to officiate their weddings, creating a more personal ceremony. Several well-known actors, musicians, and comedians have become ordained specifically to perform weddings.

Can you get ordained online to officiate a wedding?

Yes. Organizations such as the Universal Life Church allow eligible adults to become ordained online for free. In most cases, the process takes only a few minutes, though local registration requirements may apply.

How long does it take to become ordained?

Online ordination typically takes just a few minutes. Depending on where the wedding takes place, you may also need to order minister credentials or register with the local government before performing the ceremony.

Who can officiate a wedding besides a religious leader?

Depending on local laws, weddings may be officiated by ordained ministers, judges, justices of the peace, civil celebrants, or other individuals authorized by the state. Many couples choose a trusted friend or family member who has become ordained online.

Has Taylor Swift announced wedding details?

As of now, Taylor Swift has not publicly confirmed details about her wedding or who will officiate it. Much of the discussion online is based on fan speculation and media reports.