The air in Santa Barbara was thick with excitement as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco officially tied the knot. It was a star-studded affair on Saturday, September 27, 2025, where friends and family gathered to celebrate the happy couple. From the sounds of it, the day was nothing short of a fairytale come to life.
One of the most talked-about moments from the big day was an incredibly touching speech given by pop superstar Taylor Swift. As Selena’s best friend, Swift, 35, spoke from the heart. She recalled years of seeing Selena, 33, heartbroken and in tears over past relationships. Taylor shared how truly happy she was that Selena had now found Benny. A source close to the couple revealed that Taylor described Benny as “the dream” for a best friend to find for her dearest pal.
The bond between Taylor and Selena goes way back to 2008. They first met through their then-boyfriends, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas. Selena even joked on the “Therapuss With Jake Shane” podcast in August that the best thing those relationships gave them was each other. Their friendship has clearly stood the test of time.
A Guest List Full of Stars
Naturally, a wedding of this caliber attracted many famous faces. Taylor Swift was there, not just for the ceremony but also for the rehearsal dinner the night before. Selena’s co-stars from “Only Murders in the Building” also joined in the celebration. Paul Rudd, Steve Martin, and Martin Short were all spotted. One familiar face was notably missing: Meryl Streep couldn’t make it because of Milan Fashion Week.
The couple kept the exact wedding locations a secret until the last minute, even from their guests. Less than 24 hours before the ceremony, attendees still didn’t know where to go. Selena and Benny had planned for everyone to be picked up by buses and driven directly to the party. This huge, top-tier wedding was orchestrated by the famous planner Mindy Weiss.
First Glimpse of the Happily Ever After
Selena herself gave fans a peek into her special day on Instagram. She shared photos of herself in a stunning, sleeveless, halter-neck Ralph Lauren wedding dress. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers. One picture showed the “Calm Down” singer smiling brightly as she walked towards Benny, who looked sharp in a classic black tuxedo. Another sweet shot showed Benny resting his head in Selena’s lap. And if that wasn’t enough, a third photo captured Selena giving her new husband a tender kiss on the nose. Her caption was simple and sweet: “🤍 9.27.25 🤍”. Benny couldn’t help but comment, “My wife in real life.”
Benny also shared some snaps from the weekend. He posted a mirror selfie that gave a glimpse of Selena’s gorgeous lace dress and veil. He also shared a relaxed selfie from their bed. “I married a real life Disney princess,” he wrote, full of adoration. Selena quickly replied, “I love you sooo much 🤍”.
Selena’s mom, Mandy Teefey, 49, made sure to share her joy. On Sunday, September 28, she reposted her daughter’s wedding portraits with the caption, “Sunday love.” In a later post, Mandy called the ceremony a “fairytale.” She shared, “What a perfect celebration for the coolest couple I know! The night couldn’t have been more beautiful and perfect.” She added, “Absolutely flawless! All my love for my beautiful daughter @selenagomez and for the best son-in-law @itsbennyblanco. It was a fairytale come true and it was more than touching to see my father walk her down the aisle!” It’s clear everyone involved felt the magic of Selena and Benny’s big day.