Selena Gomez’s love story with Benny Blanco continues to be the sweetest chapter, despite snub chatter. The wedding, which took place in Santa Barbara on September 27, was about family, legacy, and giving love a second chance to shine.
Selena’s mom, Mandy Teefey, was glowing with pride as she celebrated her daughter’s wedding. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she called it “the most kick ass celebration for the most kick ass couple.” For Mandy, 49, the joy was about how her daughter chose to weave family into the ceremony.
© Allen BerezovskyMandy’s words silenced any rumors of tension, especially when she playfully clapped back at speculation about why she didn’t walk Selena down the aisle. “This is ludacris!” she commented on a post, alleging she was devastated, shutting down the chatter with humor and love.
A Grandfather’s Moment
In a touching twist, Selena chose her grandfather, David Cornett, to walk her down the aisle. Selena revealed earlier this year that she wanted to give her grandfather this honor since he never had the chance to walk Mandy down the aisle. Mandy’s spontaneous Vegas elopement in 2006 meant her father missed out, but Selena turned that gap into something unforgettable.
“It was beyond heartwarming,” Mandy wrote, “watching my father walk her down the aisle!!!”
© Selena Gomez/IGFamily, Blended and Strong
Selena has always been candid about the complexities of her family life. Born to teenage parents, she watched her mom and dad split when she was just five. “I never really understood it,” she once told Ryan Seacrest, admitting that as a child she blamed her mom. Over time, though, Selena realized Mandy’s choices were what gave her stability.
Still, growing up in a blended family wasn’t always smooth. Accepting her stepdad, Brian Teefey, was hard at first. “I wanted my family together,” she said, but eventually she saw how happy Brian made her mom. That happiness became contagious, and Selena embraced the family she once longed for.
© WireImageWelcoming Benny Blanco Into the Family
If there were any doubts about how the family felt about Benny, Mandy erased them with her glowing words. She called Selena and Benny’s bond a “Sunday kind of love." She even called him “the greatest son-in-law,” making it clear he’s more than just a chart-topping producer; he’s family now.
Selena, 33, has described her relationship with Benny as grounding and real, and her mom’s embrace of him seems to echo that sentiment.
The Big Day
The first photos from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding weekend were magical. The bride looked stunning in a classic white halter gown, embodying timeless elegance. In the most recent photos Selena posted, the couple is pictured embracing under soft lighting, dancing closely, and enjoying tranquil moments on a green lawn outside what appears to be their wedding venue in Santa Barbara.
© Selena Gomez InstagramThe couple exchanged vows in front of approximately 170 guests at a private ceremony
