Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s settlement may not end the drama for Taylor Swift ahead of her wedding

The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni saga is technically over. Except it really isn't. And with Taylor Swift's wedding reportedly weeks away, things are about to get very complicated, very fast.The settlement was reached about two weeks before jury selection was set to begin on May 18. No trial. No jury. No dramatic courtroom showdown. A judge had already tossed ten of Lively's thirteen claims — including sexual harassment and defamation, leaving just three remaining: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract. None of those were against Baldoni personally, but against his production company and a PR firm.Settlement terms haven't been confirmed, and claims that Lively walked away with no cash are already circulating. Baldoni's lawyer, for his part, said his client was "ecstatic." Make of that what you will.This is where it gets messy. The Baldoni case dragged Taylor Swift into it whether she wanted to be or not. Private texts between Swift and Lively were revealed in court documents, and insiders say Taylor felt "exposed and violated," and that it crossed a line.The fallout has been building for months. Sources say Taylor "no longer trusts Blake or Ryan" and wants a "drama-free day." One insider was blunt: "They are not invited. Period."Despite everything, Blake is reportedly convinced the friendship can be saved and has already picked out a dress for Taylor's wedding. Sources say she "sees herself as inner circle not optional, essential," pointing to the fact that she was around when Taylor and Travis first got together.Bold. Very bold.With Taylor and Travis's big day reportedly approaching, most reports point to July 3 in New York, the guest list question isn't going away. Blake wasn't included in the reported bachelorette party planning, with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, the Haim sisters, Brittany Mahomes, and Kylie Kelce reportedly on that list instead.If you're not on the bachelorette list, the wedding odds aren't looking great.The case settled. The chaos didn't. Blake Lively is out here dress shopping for a wedding she may not be invited to, while Taylor Swift is reportedly trying to keep her big day completely drama-free.Travis Kelce is just trying to get married. Honestly, same.