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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 27The lovebirds’ dreamy wedding was attended by a star-studded guestlist, including Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, SZA, Paul Rudd, Martin Short, Steve Martin and more Most of their wedding guests stayed at the luxury El Encanto hotel in Santa Barbara, which offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean According to the hotel’s website, rooms can vary from $900 to over $5,000 per night
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot in a dreamy California ceremony over the weekend — and their wedding guests had an equally serene stay to celebrate their nuptials.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Rare Beauty founder, 33, and music producer, 37, held their intimate wedding ceremony at the Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, Calif., with around 170 of their closest friends and family in attendance, according to Vogue.
Ahead of the big day, their guests checked into El Encanto hotel, a stunning property less than a 20-minute drive from their wedding venue and nestled in the hillside above the Santa Barbara coastline, offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Aerial shot of El Encanto hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif.
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El Encanto offers an array of accommodation options, from private rooms to two-bedroom cottages.
All signature suites located on the property feature a number of impressive amenities, including private terraces and fireplaces. The suites and private rooms are all equipped with marble bathrooms and heated stone floors as well.
At the 1920s-style hotel — which blends “California craftsman and Spanish colonial” aesthetics, per its website — stays can range from approximately $900 to over $5,000 per night depending on the accommodation type.
In addition to the lavish rooms, the hotel offers a spa on site with a variety of treatments and meditations available, as well as a fitness studio located on the property.
Outside, guests can enjoy the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the saltwater infinity-edge pool with poolside dining also available.
El Encanto hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif.
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El Encanto was previously owned by luxury French conglomerate LVMH, however it was sold to Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen, his brother Tyler Mateen and Culver Capital for $82 million in July, according to Robb Report.
The property, which first opened its doors in 1918, is spread out across seven acres and boasts a total of 90 rooms, per the outlet.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco on their wedding day.
Petra Collins
After Gomez and Blanco tied the knot over the weekend, a source told PEOPLE that the ceremony “moved guests to tears” as the newlyweds both “wrote their own vows, which were both funny and sentimental.”
Gomez walked down the aisle with her grandfather, David Michael Cornett, in a lace gown before changing into a short Ralph Lauren dress for the reception.
“At the reception, everyone was letting loose and celebrating them well into the night. The vibe was so much fun,” the insider said, adding that the lovebirds were “glowing all night” and “couldn’t stop smiling.”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco on their wedding day.
Petra Collins
The wedding was attended by a star-studded guestlist, including Gomez’s longtime bestie Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, SZA, Camila Cabello, Cara Delevingne, Eric Andre and Finneas, as well as the actress’ Only Murders in the Building costars Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Both Swift and Sheeran gave speeches at the couple’s wedding reception, while Martin and Short gave a joint speech at the rehearsal dinner.
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift in January 2024.
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Gomez shared a glimpse of her wedding day on Instagram with the simple caption, “🤍 9.27.25 🤍,” while Blanco later gushed about their big day in a separate Instagram post.
His post, which included a selfie with Gomez posing in her massive veil, included the caption: “I married a real life disney princess.”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco on their wedding day.
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The I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back collaborators went public with their relationship in December 2023, six months after they first started dating.
One year later, Gomez announced her engagement to Blanco with an Instagram post on Dec. 11, 2024. The post included multiple photos of her picnic proposal featuring her favorite fast food, Taco Bell, plus snaps of her radiant marquise diamond engagement ring.