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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Montecito Wedding Weekend Begins Under Tight Secrecy

On-site photos show a tented buildout at a private estate with guests set to be shuttled from nearby hotels.

Overview

  • A rehearsal dinner is scheduled for Friday, September 26, with the ceremony expected Saturday, September 27, in the Santa Barbara/Montecito area, according to Us Weekly.
  • TMZ photographed large marquees, an altar tent, and delivery crews at a private estate as preparations continue for a 170-plus person event.
  • Attendees reportedly will not be told the venue in advance and will be transported by shuttle, with outlets also reporting heightened security and potential phone restrictions.
  • Guests are expected to stay at the El Encanto hotel, which multiple reports say was reserved for the weekend with limited public availability and premium rates.
  • Multiple outlets report an A-list guest list including Taylor Swift and Paris Hilton, plus Only Murders in the Building stars Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Ashley Park, with planner Mindy Weiss overseeing the event and some reports saying Meryl Streep can no longer attend.