Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Montecito wedding plans leaked ahead of ceremony

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are moving forward with a private wedding this weekend in Montecito, California, after details of the ceremony leaked to media outlets. The plans call for a tented, private property to host about 300 guests with heightened security estimated at roughly $300,000 to protect privacy. Celebrity party planner Mindy Weiss is overseeing the arrangements, and the location is being kept under wraps to preserve secrecy in keeping with the couple’s wishes. The Montecito setting sits in Santa Barbara County, a short drive from Gomez and Blanco’s Beverly Hills estate, and is known for hosting a string of high‑profile events.

According to people familiar with the matter, Gomez and Blanco announced their engagement in December 2024 after about 18 months of dating. Blanco proposed with a ring valued at about $1 million, and the couple have coordinated a plan that emphasizes privacy and security. Guests are expected to be housed at nearby luxury properties, with El Encanto, a Santa Barbara luxury spa resort, reportedly serving as the lodging hub for weekend visitors. El Encanto’s rooms commonly exceed $1,000 per night, and the property has limited availability for the weekend in question. The couple’s shared life includes a substantial footprint in entertainment and business, with Gomez widely reported to be balancing touring, television projects, and her Rare Beauty brand while Blanco continues work as a hitmaker and producer.

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The guest list, described by insiders as star-studded, includes close collaborators and friends from across Gomez’s decades in music and film. Paris Hilton is said to be on the guest list, per sister Nicky Hilton, while Gomez’s longtime friend Taylor Swift is also expected to attend, though reports suggest Swift may be flying solo if Travis Kelce’s schedule takes him to a game the following day. Bobbleheads and cameo appearances aside, other familiar faces are linked to the affair: Steve Martin and Martin Short, Gomez’s co-stars on the hit show Only Murders in the Building, are listed among attendees, and Snoop Dogg is lined up to host the afterparty.

Meryl Streep was previously rumored to be considering attendance, but insiders say she now won’t be able to make the event. The guest roster also points to a blend of entertainment heavyweights and personal allies, reflecting Gomez’s and Blanco’s intertwined careers and friendships. Sources emphasize that Mindy Weiss has overseen the event’s logistics for years, including NDAs and tight access controls; she is reportedly the only person outside the couple who knows the exact location. One insider described a tight delivery schedule for vendors, with caterers kept unaware of the precise site until the last moment and most deliveries coordinated to arrive just in time for service.

Beyond the wedding day itself, the couple’s relationship timeline has been public for several months. Gomez and Blanco first connected over a decade ago through collaboration on music, with their professional ties deepening into a romantic relationship that became official in December 2023 after months of secrecy. Their engagement in December 2024 followed a year and a half of dating, according to people close to the situation. The pair have kept a relatively low public profile about their private life, even as both have continued to build careers across music, film, and fashion.

As the weekend approaches, representatives for Gomez and Blanco have not issued a public comment confirming the details beyond what’s reported by outlets with access to the insider briefings. The event is being described as highly private, with a focus on privacy, security, and a carefully curated guest list that emphasizes close collaborators and friends. The Montecito ceremony is shaping up as a marquee, yet discreet, moment for Gomez and Blanco, reflecting a joining of two prominent careers and personal histories in the entertainment industry.