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Selena Gomez Marries Benny Blanco at Private Santa Barbara Estate

Newly shared details paint a picture of a tightly curated, star-filled celebration with personal touches, Jewish traditions and a philanthropic gift request.

Overview

  • Confirming the news on Instagram, the couple wed on Sept. 27 at the Sea Crest Nursery near Santa Barbara with around 170 guests in attendance.
  • Styled by Erin Walsh, Gomez wore a custom Ralph Lauren halter‑neck gown with Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings before changing into a second, sheer lace dress later in the night.
  • Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran delivered emotional speeches as Mark Ronson DJed the reception, and guests joined the hora beneath a floral chuppah.
  • According to People, the newlyweds asked loved ones to donate to Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund in lieu of traditional wedding gifts.
  • Insider accounts say Blanco led the event’s eclectic design — including rugs for barefoot dancing and a choreographed first dance — while most guests stayed at Santa Barbara’s El Encanto hotel.