Not every couple wants a lavish, over-the-top wedding — and Selena Gomez has made it clear that when she marries music producer Benny Blanco, they’ll be doing things their own way. The pair has officially decided to skip a traditional celebrity-style wedding in favor of a more intimate, personal celebration.
Fans may be counting down to the premiere of Only Murders in the Building Season 5, but there’s also plenty of buzz around Gomez and Blanco’s upcoming nuptials. After getting engaged in December 2024 — following a sweet Taco Bell picnic proposal — the couple has been quietly planning a wedding that reflects their real personalities rather than public expectations.
Rather than a grand, red-carpet affair, Gomez and Blanco have chosen to host a small, heartfelt ceremony at their Beverly Hills home. The couple reportedly wants a “backyard wedding” surrounded by close friends and family, with the focus on love, meaning, and the creation of lasting memories.
On the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware, Gomez and Blanco confirmed their decision to keep things simple. Instead of leaning into elaborate wedding traditions, they’re prioritizing comfort, connection, and authenticity. One major element they’re skipping: the first dance. Gomez admitted she feels shy and embarrassed about the tradition, and Blanco agreed that it simply isn’t their style.
Still, Gomez will embrace at least one meaningful tradition. She revealed that she plans to share a special dance with her grandfather — her “papa” — to honor him. Her grandfather never had the chance to walk her mother down the aisle, as her parents eloped in Las Vegas. This tribute will serve as a touching moment at the ceremony.
For Gomez and Blanco, their wedding is less about spectacle and more about storytelling — one they hope to share someday with their children as the start of their life together in their forever home.
In the end, the couple isn’t interested in following Hollywood’s script for a “perfect” wedding. They’ve made their decision: an intimate, genuine celebration that reflects who they are — and that’s what makes it truly special.
