Santa Barbara witnessed a glamorous celebrity gathering this weekend as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco officially tied the knot.
The couple, engaged since December 2024 after a year of dating, said “I do” in a heartfelt ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and Hollywood royalty.
Romantic weekend celebration
The festivities began Friday evening with a rehearsal dinner at a private mansion in Hope Ranch, an exclusive community tucked away in the Santa Ynez Mountains. The intimate evening set the tone for the lavish wedding that followed.
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The next day, the couple exchanged vows at the Sea Crest Nursery, a lush venue in Santa Barbara. Around 170 guests gathered under large white tents that hosted dinner, dancing, and late-night celebrations -- all with heightened security to ensure privacy.
A-list guest list
The wedding guest list was as star-studded as Gomez’s career itself. Taylor Swift was front and center, along with Paul Rudd and her Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin.
Other notable attendees included Paris Hilton, Ed Sheeran, Ashley Park, and Gomez’s Wizards of Waverly Place co-star David Henrie. Gomez had earlier revealed that Martin Short was expected to give a speech, while Steve Martin might bring out his banjo, though the latter has yet to be confirmed.
Bride and groom’s stylish looks
Selena Gomez stunned in a custom hand-draped halter-neck satin gown with delicate embroidery, paired with a bouquet of lily of the valley. She completed her bridal look with platinum-and-diamond Tiffany & Co. earrings.
Benny Blanco kept it classic in a black Ralph Lauren tuxedo, perfectly complementing his bride’s elegance. Together, the couple exuded timeless glamour.
From music collaborators to life partners
Gomez and Blanco’s relationship may have gone public in December 2023, but their professional partnership began years earlier. Blanco produced several of Gomez’s biggest hits, including Same Old Love and Kill Em with Kindness (2015), Trust Nobody (2016), and the 2019 collaboration I Can’t Get Enough with J Balvin and Tainy.
Most recently, they released their joint album I Said I Love You First in early 2025, followed by a deluxe edition titled I Said I Love You First... and You Said It Back.
Engagement and pre-wedding festivities
When Gomez revealed her six-carat marquise-shaped diamond engagement ring with a pavé band last December, it quickly helped make the marquise cut the season’s must-have style.
Before the big day, Gomez celebrated her bachelorette in Cabo, Mexico with close friends, while Blanco opted for a Vegas bachelor getaway with his crew.
New chapter for Selena and Benny
From chart-topping collaborations to a love story that’s captivated fans worldwide, Gomez and Blanco’s wedding marks a new beginning for the powerhouse duo. As the celebrations continue, fans and loved ones are sending heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds.
