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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Star-Studded Wedding Weekend Unfolds in Santa Barbara

Reports point to a tightly guarded Saturday ceremony with shuttled guests as Taylor Swift and other A-listers arrive in the area.

Overview

  • A private rehearsal dinner was held Friday at an upscale estate in the Goleta/Hope Ranch area, with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Paul Rudd among those spotted, according to photos and People reporting.
  • Taylor Swift arrived on Friday shielded by umbrellas at Santa Barbara’s airport, with outlets noting she is expected to attend as her fiancé Travis Kelce prepares for an NFL game.
  • Roughly 170 guests are reported to be invited, with many staying at El Encanto, and celebrity planner Mindy Weiss is said to be overseeing the event.
  • The exact ceremony site remains undisclosed, with conflicting reports citing a private Montecito estate, Hope Ranch and Sea Crest Nursery, and guests are being transported by shuttle to keep locations under wraps.
  • Meryl Streep is reportedly unlikely to attend due to work commitments, while other expected attendees include Paris Hilton and Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building colleagues.