Charles Barkley rejected an invite to Taylor Swift's epic wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden -- but it had nothing to do with hate.

In fact, the former NBA star says he loves the famous couple and decided to turn down the invitation because it all would have been too much for him.

Barkley appeared Tuesday on an episode of “Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo," telling the hosts he doesn't go to weddings or funerals. The topic came up after Colarulo mentioned Barkley's name hadn't surfaced in news reports about who attended the nuptials.

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Barkley said he received an invite, but politely declined to go because he thought the wedding would be a "crap show" and too much for him. Then he said he loves Travis and Travis' brother, Jason Kelce, and has only met Taylor once.

Barkley went on to say all he wants to do these days is play golf and not have to dress up for formal events, adding, "I appreciate the invitation; It was pretty special.”

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As the world knows, Taylor and Travis got hitched during a star-studded two-day event at MSG in Manhattan over the July 4 weekend.The biggest celebs on earth attended, including ... Jennifer Lopez,Tom Cruise,Tom Hanks,Stevie Nicks,Paul McCartney,Tim McGraw,MGK,Dakota Johnson,Karlie Kloss,Ed Sheeran,Camila Cabello,Kelsea Ballerini,Miranda Lambert,Jack Antonoffand wedding officiantAdam Sandler.

#### Jeff Jarrett Says Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Kids Would Hit 'Genetic Lottery'

#### Taylor Swift Shelled Out 5-Figure Sum for City Permit on Wedding Day

#### Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Trash, MSG Air Being Sold Online

#### Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, and Lewis Hamilton Enjoy Boat Ride on Idaho Lake

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