Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco will soon walk down the aisle, sealing their happily ever after with wedding vows and “I do”s on September 27. The couple, who have been making headlines for their relationship
since 2023, are all set to get hitched at a luxurious estate in Santa Barbara.
From being co-workers and friends, Selena and Benny’s bond bloomed into an enchanting love story filled with compassion, respect and admiration for each other. Before the couple begin their happily ever after, let’s take a look at their dreamy love story.
Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco First Met In 2019
The musical duo first crossed paths in 2019 when they collaborated on a song titled I Just Can’t Get Enough, along with J Balvin and Tainy. Both Selena and Benny were seen in the fun music video, where Benny appeared wearing a teddy bear costume and Selena was seen in pink pyjamas. The duo remained friends for all these years until they sparked dating rumours.
Fast forward to July 2023, Selena Gomez threw a star-studded birthday party as she turned 31, and among the attendees, Benny was seen gracing the event. Although back then they were just friends, fans like to think that party could mark the beginning of something more special.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Budding Romance
Following the next month of Selena’s 31st birthday, the singer collaborated with Benny for the second time in her widely popular song Single Soon. After the second collaboration, Benny was seen attending Selena’s Rare Beauty Impact Fund Benefit. Benny’s appearance at the event sparked dating rumours between the two, but none of them confirmed being in a relationship.
Selena Gomez Confirms Relationship With Benny Blanco
Although the Kill ‘Em With Kindness singer likes to keep her dating life private, in December 2023 she announced her relationship with Benny in an iconic way – in the comment section of a fan account. She was also seen replying to several comments, confirming her relationship with Benny. She also revealed they have been dating for six months and wrote in the comments, “It’s been 6 months, bb. I will always defend my friends, family and fans till the day I die.” Later, Selena made a public display of affection as she shared a series of pictures on Instagram detailing her “favourite moments” from a trip to New York, featuring Benny in two pictures.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Adorable Public Appearances
In January 2024, the couple made their first public appearance together at a Los Angeles Lakers game and packed on plenty of PDA. In the following months they were seen attending various award shows together, including the Golden Globes and The Emmys, where they shared adorable backstage moments. During this time, both of them appeared in multiple interviews and openly admitted their love for each other, taking their relationship into the next stage.
The Engagement Revelation
Fans began suspecting the couple might be engaged in August 2024, as Selena began posting pictures with a pink heart emoji covering her ring finger. But the singer did not confirm their engagement until December when she posted a series of pictures of her rare marquise-cut diamond engagement ring and glimpses from the proposal. Selena, as usual, remained private about her wedding plans until early September of this year. Although she did not give away many details, the singer revealed her Only Murders in the Building co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin would be the ring bearers at her wedding.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Wedding
Selena Gomez’s high-security wedding at Santa Barbara, California, is going to be one of the most highly anticipated celebrity weddings of this year. As per Hola reports, the guests will be staying at the fully booked luxury El Encanto hotel, priced at $3,500 per night.
According to The Sun, an insider claimed that the guests will be driven to the location without knowing their destination beforehand. “Everyone is so excited despite the mystery; they know it will be an amazing time,” the insider stated. Just like the fans, we simply cannot wait for Selena and Benny to tie the knot.
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