Friends, Family, and Music Icons Unite to Celebrate the Couple’s Love in a Magical California Ceremony
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco celebrated their love in a spectacular wedding on Saturday, September 27, in California, surrounded by friends, family, and a constellation of music and entertainment stars. Among the highlights of the evening were heartfelt speeches by superstar best friends Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, who both took the stage during the reception to honor the newlyweds.
According to sources, the reception was filled with laughter, joy, and an infectious celebratory energy. “At the reception, everyone was letting loose and celebrating them well into the night,” an insider shared. “The vibe was so much fun. They were glowing all night, and both Selena and Benny couldn’t stop smiling. There was so much love in the room.”
The wedding ceremony and reception also featured touching speeches from Gomez’s mother Mandy Teefey and stepfather Brian Teefey, as well as Blanco’s parents, Sandra and Andrew Levin. Other notable guests included Steve Martin and Martin Short, Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, SZA, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevingne, Eric Andre, and Finneas. Gomez’s co-stars from Emilia Perez, Edgar Ramirez and Zoe Saldaña, along with some members of her Wizards of Waverly Place family, were also in attendance.
Both Swift and Gomez have shared a long-standing friendship, which began in their teenage years when they dated members of the Jonas Brothers. “Taylor and I dated the Jonas Brothers,” Gomez revealed in a podcast interview. “And everything was, it was cute, we were young. We all know and love each other now and it’s so cute. The best thing we got out of those relationships was each other because it was really sweet.”
Over the years, Swift and Gomez have remained inseparable, celebrating each other’s successes, from birthdays and album releases to award show milestones. When Swift recently regained ownership of her masters, Gomez celebrated her friend’s triumph on Instagram, writing, “Yes you did that Tay. So proud!”
Ed Sheeran, who has collaborated professionally with Blanco, added a personal touch with his speech, while Swift’s words reflected the deep bond she shares with Gomez. Guests described the night as an intimate yet star-studded celebration, with moments of genuine sentiment, laughter, and music.
Gomez shared glimpses of the magical day on Instagram, captioning a series of wedding photos, “🤍 9.27.25 🤍,” while Blanco called his bride a “real-life Disney princess” in his own post.
The wedding underscored not only the couple’s love but also the powerful friendships and familial bonds that have supported them along the way. From heartfelt speeches by music icons to joyful celebrations with loved ones, the union of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco was a night to remember—celebrating love, friendship, and shared histories that span over a decade.
