Pop star Selena Gomez tied the knot with record producer Benny Blanco in a breathtaking Santa Barbara wedding on Saturday.
Dressed in a hand-draped satin gown, Gomez said “I do” surrounded by 170 guests, including a glittering roster of celebrities braving a light California drizzle.
Taylor Swift Delivers Emotional Speech
Among the attendees was Gomez’s longtime best friend Taylor Swift.
The 35-year-old singer brought guests to tears with a heartfelt speech at the ceremony, praising Gomez as her “sister” and reflecting on their shared professional and personal journeys.
Swift noted that through years of heartbreak and ups and downs, the pair had always supported each other.
She also celebrated Gomez’s newfound happiness with Blanco, calling them a “perfect pair” and emphasizing that Gomez had never looked so content.
Rehearsal Dinner Highlights
The night before the wedding, Swift joined other A-listers—including Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin—at a rehearsal dinner held at a mansion in Hope Ranch.
Short and Martin delivered a joint speech, setting the tone for the emotional festivities that would follow.
Ceremony Details and Emotional Moments
The main nuptials took place at Sea Crest Nursery, a 17-acre cliffside estate lined with palms and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The ceremony was particularly moving for Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefey, who raised Selena as a single mother.
Teefey was visibly emotional, wiping tears as her daughter exchanged vows, while Gomez’s grandfather, David Cornett, walked her down the aisle.
Star-Studded Guest List and Lavish Celebrations
The celebration brought together some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Paris Hilton, Adele, David Henrie, Paul Rudd, and Ashley Park.
Guests enjoyed fresh coastal seafood while the event’s security costs reportedly topped $300,000 due to the sheer number of famous attendees.
Wedding Planning and Luxury Touches
To ensure a flawless day, Gomez and Blanco enlisted renowned wedding planner Mindy Weiss, who has previously worked with high-profile clients including the Kardashians, Ellen DeGeneres, and even Gomez’s ex Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey for their 2018 wedding.
The planning ensured a seamless and luxurious experience befitting Gomez’s billionaire net worth.
More Speeches and Shared Joy
Aside from Swift, Ed Sheeran and both sets of parents delivered touching speeches.
Swift also lightheartedly referenced her own engagement to football player Travis Kelce, joking that Gomez beat her to the altar but celebrating that both had found the loves of their lives.
She praised Blanco as “the most perfect person” for Gomez, attributing their union to love rather than luck.