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Selena Gomez Marries Benny Blanco in Private Santa Barbara Ceremony

A tightly secured, 170‑guest celebration highlighted intimate family roles alongside celebrity tributes.

Overview

  • The couple wed on September 27 in the Santa Barbara area, with reports citing venues in Montecito and approximately 170 attendees.
  • They confirmed the marriage by posting curated images on Instagram captioned "9.27.25," while Benny Blanco wrote, "I married a real life disney princess."
  • Selena Gomez was escorted down the aisle by her maternal grandfather, David Michael Cornett, a detail her mother Mandy Teefey confirmed on Instagram.
  • Taylor Swift attended and delivered an emotional reception speech, according to People, as fellow guests including Ed Sheeran, Steve Martin and Martin Short took part in the festivities.
  • Planner Mindy Weiss oversaw a security‑heavy event with restricted access, anti‑drone protocols and a no‑phones policy, with additional photos later shared by the couple.