Taylor Swift delivered a heartfelt speech at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding, held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. The pop icon, who is recently engaged to Travis Kelce, offered a mix of humor and emotional reflections on her long-standing friendship with the bride. The ceremony took place at the Sea Crest Nursery plantation in Goleta, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Swift's speech was reportedly "so beautiful" that it moved many guests to tears. According to a Daily Mail insider, Taylor spoke about the professional and personal journeys she and Selena have shared, emphasizing how they supported each other through heartbreaks and challenges. She noted that 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". Swift called the newlyweds a "perfect pair" and said she had never seen Selena so happy.
Another source revealed that Swift referenced their sisterly bond, saying that while Selena might see Taylor as the big sister, Taylor sees Selena as learning so much from her. Swift also lightened the mood with a joke, stating that "Selena beat her to the altar," referencing her own upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce. However, she quickly added, "at least they both have found the loves of their lives". She praised Benny, calling him “the most perfect person” for Selena. Swift concluded her speech by saying, "It isn't luck that they found each other; it's love".
Ed Sheeran, who has collaborated with Blanco on several albums, also gave a speech at the wedding reception. Others who shared words included Gomez's mother and stepfather, Mandy and Brian Teefey, as well as Blanco's parents, Sandra and Andrew Levin. Guests at the wedding included Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, SZA, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevingne, Eric Andre, and Finneas. Gomez's Only Murders in the Building costars, Edgar Ramirez and Zoe Saldaña, and some members of her Wizards of Waverly Place "family" were also in attendance.
Gomez announced her marriage to Blanco with an Instagram post captioned "🤍 9.27.25 🤍". Blanco also shared images from their special day, writing, "I married a real life disney princess". The reception was a lively celebration, with "so much love in the room," according to an insider.
