Selena Gomez is officially in celebration mode as her wedding weekend begins with a bang.
The singer and actress kicked things off with a star-studded rehearsal dinner at a sprawling country mansion in Goleta, California’s upscale Hope Ranch neighborhood.
This isn’t just any property—it’s a 1,863-acre estate tucked into the scenic foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains.
A Star-Studded Rehearsal Dinner
Friday night saw Gomez’s closest friends arrive in style.
Among them was megastar bestie Taylor Swift, who made an entrance in a convoy of three SUVs. Guests were chauffeured to the 10-bedroom, white-washed property in a fleet of luxury Mercedes buses.
According to records, the palatial mansion—set on seven acres and built in the 1930s—belongs to insurance executive Greg Econn.
The Wedding Venue of Dreams
Gomez, 33, will tie the knot with music producer Benny Blanco, 37, at the romantic Sea Crest Nursery.
This 70-acre private plantation in Goleta is dotted with palm trees, cycads, and other lush foliage.
It also boasts a clifftop bluff with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Contractors were already busy setting up marquees for the big day, with decorative blooms and fairy lights adding a soft, romantic glow to the scene.
High-End Security Measures
Security is no joke for this high-profile event. Reports suggest Gomez is spending around $300,000 to ensure her nuptials remain private and safe, with visible precautions ramping up as Friday wore on.
Celebrity Guests Arrive
The guest list is a mix of close friends and Hollywood heavyweights.
Taylor Swift flew solo from Kansas City and is reportedly staying at the luxurious Rosewood Miramar in Montecito, a favorite enclave for celebrities.
The hotel offers stunning Pacific views and rooms starting at over $1,000 per night.
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce, Swift’s fiancé, missed the festivities due to a Kansas City Chiefs game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Luxury Accommodations for the Starry Guest List
Most of the 170 guests are lodging at the El Encanto luxury spa resort in Santa Barbara, a property owned by Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen.
Rooms start at $1,000 per night, and the hotel is fully booked for the weekend.
Other notable attendees include Paris Hilton and Gomez’s “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin.
Gomez has even joked about Short being the wedding’s ring bearer.
A Swift Engagement and a New Chapter
Gomez and Blanco’s engagement has been relatively short but sweet.
The couple announced their plans to wed in December via Instagram, with Gomez sharing close-up shots of her stunning marquise-cut solitaire diamond ring alongside cozy photos of the pair together.
This marriage represents a fresh chapter for Gomez after a turbulent romantic history that included a widely publicized relationship with Justin Bieber, which she described in a 2020 NPR interview as “toxic.”
From Friends to Soulmates
Although Gomez first met Blanco in their teens, it wasn’t until they collaborated on her March 2019 track I Can’t Get Enough that they became friends.
Romance didn’t spark until their August 2023 hit Single Soon, after which the couple confirmed they were officially together.
Gomez described Blanco as “the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” while Blanco has publicly called their relationship “safe, lovely, and growth-filled” during interviews.
Red Carpet Debuts and Public Affection
The couple made their red-carpet debut at the 2023 Emmy Awards.
Since then, Blanco has been open about his happiness, telling Apple Music’s Zane Lowe that their relationship has allowed him to grow and feel secure—a sentiment fans can clearly see reflected in Gomez’s radiant smile as she prepares for her big day.