Monica Santana Huchin | Photo Editor
October 3, 2025
On September 27, 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco officially tied the knot at a private venue in Santa Barbara after two years of dating. Selena first announced their engagement to the world in December 2024 by sharing a photo of her marquise diamond engagement ring with the caption “forever begins now,” which gained significant attention, with many fans celebrating Gomez’s happiness and her long-awaited “happy ending.” Now that the big day has passed, let’s take a closer look at what many are calling the “royal wedding” of the music industry.
The rehearsal dinner took place the night before at a mansion in the private community of Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara County, and the ceremony was held at Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, with guests including Selena’s longtime friend Taylor Swift and her Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin. Other notable guests were Paris Hilton, Ed Sheeran, Ashley Park, and Paul Rudd. In her wedding photos, the singer/actress is seen wearing a custom, floral-embellished halter-neck gown designed by Ralph Lauren which SCHS Junior Samantha Rodriguez described as “classy and elegant.” Blanco’s black tuxedo was also designed by Ralph Lauren. Aside from the dress, Selena can be seen in a series of grainy photos in an intimate, garden-inspired photo shoot from her wedding holding a small bouquet of lilies of the valley, a flower that symbolizes the return of happiness. The bouquet quickly went viral, with fans connecting its meaning to her past relationships and heartbreaks, celebrating that their role model has finally found peace and true love.
The day after their wedding, Blanco also shared a series of photos on Instagram, captioned “I married a real-life Disney princess,” with Gomez wearing an eye-catching veil pinned to the back of her hair. Selena commented, “I love you soooo much,” and the couple’s friends filled the comments with congratulatory messages. “What a beautiful evening celebrating your wedding!” Paris Hilton said. It was obvious to fans that the newlyweds couldn’t stop gushing about each other in their posts, and their wedding created overwhelming joy as supporters celebrated the couple online, calling them “a princess and her prince.”
The couple first met when Selena was sixteen and Benny was nineteen. They were friends and collaborators for years before they started dating in July 2023. The couple went Instagram official in December 2023 when Selena shared a sweet picture of them kissing on a carousel. After their relationship became public, they continued to support each other’s accomplishments over the years. For example, Blanco attended her award shows, including the Emmys and Golden Globes, stood by her during the Rare Impact Fund Benefit, and collaborated with her on music, most notably the 2025 album I Said I Love You First. He has also expressed deep admiration for her, calling her “the best thing that’s ever happened” to him.
Now that they are married, loyal fans are excited to see what collaborations or surprises the future holds. For now, they’ll have to keep up with the couple through Instagram and other platforms while continuing to stream their songs. “I hope Benny and Selena continue to make music together, and I’m happy that the actress and singer I’ve looked up to has gotten her happy ending,” said SCHS junior Ashley Mancilla. Many supporters are wishing Blanco and Gomez a long and healthy marriage that will continue to grow, hoping their love lasts and stays strong in the years ahead.
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