Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Montecito wedding plans leak ahead of ceremony

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are preparing a private wedding this weekend in Montecito, California, according to people familiar with the plans. The couple, who became engaged in December 2024 after about 18 months of dating, are said to marry on a private property that will be tented and secured to protect the privacy of their 300 invited guests. The security perimeter is reportedly valued at about $300,000, underscoring the high-profile nature of the event.

Celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss is overseeing the arrangements, with the private Montecito property expected to be surrounded by a stringent security setup. Gomez and Blanco reportedly own a $35 million Spanish-style estate in Beverly Hills, and Montecito has long been a favored backdrop for intimate, high-washion celebrations among A-listers. The couple’s forthcoming vows would mark a rare public family moment amid a constellation of industry friends and guests.

Among the guests reportedly invited are Paris Hilton and Taylor Swift, with Swift said to be planning to attend, potentially going solo because Travis Kelce has a game the following day. Meryl Streep was initially rumored to be planning to attend but, according to insiders, will no longer be able to make it. Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short are also mentioned as attendees, with Short humorously tied to the event in prior chatter as a potential ring bearer in jest.

Snoop Dogg is slated to host the wedding afterparty, continuing his longstanding collaborations with Blanco and, previously, BTS on the 2022 track Bad Decisions. The guest list is said to include a blend of Gomez’s friends, Blanco’s collaborators, and other celebrities, all arriving for a weekend marked by secrecy and security. The El Encanto luxury resort—also mentioned in planning chatter as a lodging option for guests—reports rooms starting above $1,000 per night and, according to insiders, is fully booked for the weekend.

The wedding venue is described as a large private property in Montecito, in Santa Barbara County, a region that has attracted a steady stream of celebrity weddings in recent years. The ceremony would occur not far from Gomez’s Los Angeles base and the couple’s shared real estate footprint, but exact location and timing remain tightly under wraps, with organizers known for strict confidentiality and a high degree of NDA compliance.

Gomez and Blanco first met roughly a decade ago when they collaborated on music, a partnership that evolved into a romantic relationship disclosed publicly in December 2023 and formalized with Blanco’s December 2024 proposal. The engagement ring has been publicly valued at about $1 million, underscoring the couple’s willingness to embrace a highly public celebration in line with their status in entertainment and music. As with many private celebrity weddings, details emphasize privacy, controlled guest access, and last-minute logistical choreography designed to minimize leaks while allowing a curated guest experience.

Observers note that Montecito’s celebrity-ready vibe and proximity to Gomez’s and Blanco’s professional circles make it a fitting setting for a ceremony that balances exclusivity with star-power. While the exact guest list and sequence of events remain under wraps, organizers have signaled that NDA-heavy arrangements and a tightly managed schedule will govern the weekend, with last-minute deliveries synchronized to keep the ceremony out of the press glare.