Selena Gomez wedding prep underway as Santa Barbara estate transforms

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding is quickly taking shape in Santa Barbara, with preparations underway for the highly anticipated ceremony this weekend.

Photos captured on September 26 show a large white marquee erected on a private Montecito estate, where the couple is expected to exchange vows on Saturday, September 27. The tent, surrounded by palm trees, has been designed to create a luxurious setting for guests, while additional structures suggest a carefully curated event.

A second tent, dark gray in color, has been placed to serve as the altar where Gomez and Blanco will officially tie the knot. Delivery trucks and party rental crews were also spotted on site, bringing in furnishings and decorations for the event. Reports indicate the venue is being transformed into a “cozy but glamorous” setup, complete with outdoor lounges, cocktail areas, and pop-up gourmet kitchens.

The guest list is expected to exceed 170 attendees, with many speculating that close friends and collaborators, including Taylor Swift, could be present. The wedding follows Gomez’s bachelorette celebration in Cabo San Lucas earlier this month, and Blanco’s reported bachelor party in Las Vegas.

Gomez and Blanco announced their engagement in December 2024 after more than a year of dating, sharing the news with photos of the singer’s engagement ring and the caption “forever begins now.” Their upcoming Santa Barbara ceremony marks the culmination of nearly a year of wedding planning and is set to be one of the most high-profile celebrity weddings of 2025.