At the picturesque Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco celebrated their wedding surrounded by about 170 loved ones, including none other than Taylor Swift. The pop icon, who recently got engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce, delivered a speech at the ceremony that was both deeply emotional and sprinkled with lighthearted humor.
During her touching tribute, Swift joked, “Selena beat me to the altar,” referencing her own upcoming nuptials. But she quickly added, “at least they both have found the loves of their lives,” drawing smiles and tears from guests alike.
Sources revealed to the Daily Mail that Swift’s speech went beyond the joke, painting a beautiful picture of her bond with Selena. “Taylor talked about how she and Selena have both been through so much together, both professionally and personally,” one insider shared. “Whenever one of them had their heart broken from failed relationships over the years, they were always there for each other.”
The singer described their relationship as sisterly, “while Selena may see Taylor as the big sister, Taylor sees Selena as teaching her so much.” Swift also highlighted a pivotal moment in Selena’s journey. “It was only when Selena finally came to the realization that she was just fine with who she was and concentrated on being just her that she fell in love with Benny.”
She praised Benny, calling him “the most perfect person” for her friend and insisting, “It isn’t luck that they found each other; it’s love.” The speech’s emotional weight was evident as it left Selena and many guests “crying."
Another source called the newlyweds the “perfect pair,” adding, “In all the years she has known Selena, she has never seen her so happy.” Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s love story began in the summer of 2023, the same season Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating.
When Gomez and Blanco announced their engagement in December 2024, Swift jokingly promised to be their flower girl, adding a playful touch to their milestones.
The wedding weekend featured an all-star guest list, including Ed Sheeran, who also gave a speech, Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, and others. The rehearsal dinner took place the night before at a mansion in Hope Ranch with co-stars from 'Only Murders in the Building' joining the festivities.
Meanwhile, Selena’s mother, Mandy Teefey, was visibly moved during the ceremony, wiping tears as her daughter exchanged vows. Gomez was walked down the aisle by her maternal grandfather, David Cornett, a touching moment for the close-knit family. As for Swift, she attended solo due to Kelce’s NFL commitments.