Love was definitely in the air for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. The happy couple exchanged vows in a truly romantic ceremony held in Santa Barbara, California. The big day took place on Saturday, September 27, and it was filled with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of famous faces. Selena, 33, and Benny, 37, celebrated their union surrounded by their closest friends and family.
Around 170 guests witnessed the couple say "I do." A source shared exclusive details about the star-studded event with a prominent news channel. Selena’s entire family traveled from Texas to be there. Benny’s loved ones were also present. Many big names from the music world and other celebrities joined the celebration, making it a memorable occasion for everyone.
The guest list read like a who’s who of Hollywood and the music industry. Many of these famous friends took the stage to share heartwarming and hilarious moments. Here’s a look at some of the well-known faces who joined the festivities:
Martin Short and Steve Martin
Selena Gomez’s co-stars from her hit show, Only Murders in the Building, added a touch of humor. Martin Short and Steve Martin gave a speech together at the rehearsal dinner. This event happened the day before the wedding, on Friday, September 26. A source told a well-known entertainment publication that their speech was incredibly funny. They put together a full presentation for it. Martin Short teased Steve Martin about his hearing problems. Steve Martin shot back with jokes like, "Did you hear that?" Everyone laughed along. Both men spoke about how they’ve known Selena for five years. They shared how much they’ve grown to love her during that time.
Taylor Swift
Selena’s longtime friend and fellow pop superstar, Taylor Swift, delivered a deeply moving speech at the wedding. The source told the entertainment publication that Taylor spoke in detail. She recalled seeing Selena crying and heartbroken over past boyfriends through the years. Swift then shared how incredibly happy Selena is now that she’s found Benny Blanco. She said it’s every best friend’s dream to see their best friend find someone like Benny.
Ed Sheeran
The "Shape of You" singer, Ed Sheeran, also spoke at the event. He was very sweet, talking about how much his friendship with Selena means to him. Ed shared how happy he was that Selena found someone so talented.
Lil Dicky
Rapper Lil Dicky, whose real name is David Burd, had a special role. He officiated the ceremony. The source mentioned that he was absolutely hilarious. Everyone in the room was cracking up with laughter. He joked that one morning Benny woke up to a million phone notifications. These were "Selenators" who were after him. Lil Dicky then playfully asked, "Who would have thought we’d be here?"
Mark Ronson
The Grammy-winning artist Mark Ronson was in charge of the music. He was the DJ for the after-party, which kept going late into the night.
Ali Wong and Sofia Carson
Comedian Ali Wong was among the many celebrity guests. Former Disney actress Sofia Carson also attended the joyous occasion.
Paul Rudd and Paris Hilton
Paul Rudd, another of Selena’s Only Murders co-stars, and Paris Hilton were among the stars who hit the dance floor hard. A source told the entertainment publication that everyone joined in and it was amazing. Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, and Steve Martin were right in the middle of it all. They held hands with family members, danced barefoot, and had the absolute best time.
Nina Dobrev
Former The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev was also there. Her attendance came just days after she ended her engagement with Shaun White.
Cara Delevingne
Supermodel Cara Delevingne made an appearance at the wedding. She previously starred with Gomez in Only Murders. Cara also appeared in Taylor Swift’s "Bad Blood" music video with Selena back in 2015.
Halsey and Avan Jogia
Pop star Halsey and her fiancé, Avan Jogia, were also among the guests who celebrated throughout the weekend.