Selena Gomez, 33, chose her grandfather, David Cornett, to walk her down the aisle.
September 28, 2025, Published 11:30 a.m. ET
Selena Gomez celebrated her union with music producer Benny Blanco during a lavish wedding weekend, but not without some family drama stemming from her choice of escort down the aisle, RadarOnline.com reports.
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Selena’s Decision
Insiders reveal that Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefey, faced disappointment when the Only Murders in the Building star opted for her grandfather, David Cornett, to walk her down the aisle instead of her.
“Mandy and her husband Brian were heartbroken when Selena made the unexpected choice,” an insider disclosed. “In a stunning move, Selena chose her grandfather to give her away to Benny.”
“David and his wife Debbie were overwhelmed with emotion when she approached him. This was a decision importantly made during initial wedding preparations,” the source added.
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The Wedding Ceremony
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco exchanged vows at a beautiful ceremony in California on September 27.
Gomez, 33, beautifully married Blanco, 37, in a stunning ceremony held at a private estate in Santa Barbara, California. The event featured an array of celebrity guests, including her close friend Taylor Swift, who made a discreet entrance by arriving with umbrellas at a Santa Barbara airport on September 26, clutching a white box.
The nuptial celebrations commenced late Friday evening with an intimate rehearsal dinner at an estate in Hope Ranch, Goleta Valley. Celebrities like Martin Short, Paul Rudd, and Steve Martin were spotted leaving their hotel dressed in semi-formal attire, celebrating the joyous occasion.
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Security Measures
The wedding guests gathered at a rehearsal dinner before the main event took place in Hope Ranch.
The festivities were part of a weekend-long celebration and were kept very private for guests. The luxury El Encanto hotel in Montecito accommodated attendees, but Swift opted for a private rental for her safety.
“All guests were picked up and transported to the event without prior knowledge of their destination,” shared an insider. “There’s such excitement about the mystery surrounding it; everyone knows it will be an incredible experience.”
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Gomez and Blanco are longtime friends who took their relationship to the next level.
Teefey, now 49, raised Gomez as a single mother after having her at 16 years old. Although the wedding may have led to perceived neglect, both Gomez and Blanco recognize Teefey’s vital role in their relationship history. In a recent interview, Gomez recalled, “Navigating this was challenging; it all started when I was around 16 or 17.”
Blanco reminisced, “Our first collaboration happened around 2013, right as I was becoming popular and she wasn’t known as a singer.”
Years of friendship laid the groundwork for their romantic relationship that blossomed following Blanco’s attendance at Gomez’s 31st birthday in 2023. In December 2024, Gomez joyfully shared their engagement on Instagram, announcing it with the heartwarming declaration, “forever begins now,” alongside stunning images of her marquise-cut diamond ring.
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