A Fairytale Weekend: Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's Lavish Wedding Finale
Selena Gomez's Whirlwind Wedding Celebration: A Weekend of Luxury, Love, and Laughter
It's official! Selena Gomez, 33, has tied the knot with her sweetheart, Benny Blanco, 37, in a lavish ceremony that left everyone in awe. The highly-anticipated union took place at a clifftop nursery in Goleta, California, surrounded by their closest friends and family. The newlyweds kicked off their weekend of celebrations on Friday with a glamorous rehearsal dinner at a swanky mansion in the upscale Hope Ranch neighborhood.
But the real fun began on Saturday night when Selena walked down the aisle to marry her beloved Benny. The bride looked absolutely stunning in a strapless lace wedding gown, adorned with ruffled detailing around the neckline and paired with sparkling platinum and diamond earrings from Tiffany & Co. Her dark locks were styled in a lush bob, adding to her effortless elegance.
As for the groom, Benny Blanco was dashing in his classic black Ralph Lauren tuxedo, complete with a blue print dress shirt and matching pocket square. But what caught everyone's attention was the heartwarming moment when he lay back on Selena's lap as she sat on the grass, her wedding dress artfully fanned out around her.
The happy couple's whirlwind romance began in 2023 when they collaborated on the hit song "I Can't Get Enough." Although they didn't recall meeting in their teens, it wasn't until they worked together again on "Single Soon" that sparks flew. By December of the same year, Selena declared Benny as the "best thing that's ever happened to her."
As for the guest list, it was a veritable who's who of Hollywood A-listers! Taylor Swift, Gomez's superstar bestie, was reportedly one of the few who didn't stick around for the brunch, jetting out of California immediately after the Saturday evening wedding. But don't worry, folks – she'll be back soon!
Security was top-notch at the event, with Selena shelling out a whopping $300,000 to ensure her nuptials were safe from prying eyes.
The festivities continued on Sunday with an intimate family lunch, where Selena's loved ones gathered to celebrate the new union. Her mom, Mandy, took to social media to share a photo of her beaming daughter in her wedding finery, captioning it: "The evening couldn't have been more beautiful and perfect! Absolutely flawless!"
Selena's stepdad, Brian Teefy, was also spotted at the event, and rumor has it that Gomez's grandfather, David Cornett, walked his beloved granddaughter down the aisle during the sunset ceremony. Aww!
As for Selena's own love life, well – let's just say she's had her fair share of ups and downs. Her highly-publicized romance with Justin Bieber ended in 2018 after a tumultuous seven-year on-again, off-again relationship. In a 2020 interview with NPR, Gomez opened up about the toxic nature of their relationship, stating: "I'm not being disrespectful... I do feel I was a victim to certain [emotional] abuse."
But now, it seems like Selena has found her perfect match in Benny Blanco – and we couldn't be happier for them! The couple's love story is one for the ages, and we can't wait to see what's next for this stunning duo.
TheScholarlyNote.com brings you exclusive photos from the event, including shots of Selena's gorgeous wedding dress and a heartwarming glimpse of Benny Blanco snuggling up with his bride-to-be. Stay tuned for more updates on this A-list couple!
