Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding weekend officially began with a lavish rehearsal dinner on Friday night, September 26. The couple hosted the event at a sprawling mansion in Goleta’s upscale Hope Ranch neighborhood, set against the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)According to The Daily Mail, guests were chauffeured to the 10-bedroom estate in luxury Mercedes buses. Among them was Gomez’s best friend, Taylor Swift, who arrived in a three-car convoy.
Security was tight, with Gomez reportedly spending $300,000 to ensure privacy and safety at the event, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Star-Studded Guest List
As per a report published in US Weekly, the rehearsal dinner drew many of Gomez and Blanco’s closest friends and celebrity pals.
Page Six reported that Swift, who is staying at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito, was among the first to arrive.
While her fiancé, Travis Kelce, was unable to attend due to an upcoming Kansas City Chiefs game, Swift is set to support Gomez through the festivities.
Other guests included Paris Hilton and Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin. The couple is expected to host more than 170 attendees over the weekend, many of whom are staying at Santa Barbara’s El Encanto resort, which is fully booked for the occasion.
Planning by Mindy Weiss & Bridesmaids Revealed
As per a report in US Weekly, the event is being overseen by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss, who previously coordinated Travis Barker’s proposal to Kourtney Kardashian and high-profile parties for Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber.
The Rare Beauty founder‘s bridesmaids include her longtime friends Raquelle Stevens, Ashley Cook, Courtney Lopez, and cousin Priscilla Marie.
All were part of her Cabo San Lucas bachelorette trip earlier this summer.
A Love Story Years in the Making
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Gomez, 33, and Blanco, 37, first connected while working on music together. Their 2019 collaboration on “I Can’t Get Enough” sparked a friendship that later blossomed into romance after they teamed up again in 2023 for her hit “Single Soon.”
The pair confirmed their relationship in December 2023 and announced their engagement a year later. “Forever begins now,” Gomez captioned her Instagram post, showing off her diamond ring. Blanco added in the comments, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
The couple’s wedding ceremony is set for Saturday at a private estate in Montecito, with lavish tents, cocktail lounges, and gourmet setups ready to welcome guests.
