Tears, laughter, and lifelong friendship: Taylor Swift’s emotional speech steals the spotlight at Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s intimate wedding

TOI World Desk | TOI Global Desk | Sep 30, 2025, 23:53 IST
In a heartfelt moment at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding, Taylor Swift delivered a moving yet humorous speech that left guests both laughing and crying. Celebrating her deep friendship with Selena and the couple’s genuine love, Swift reflected on Gomez’s journey to self-love and happiness. The private ceremony in Santa Barbara radiated warmth, sincerity, and star-studded charm.

TL;DR
At Selena Gomez’s wedding to Benny Blanco, Taylor Swift gave a touching and funny speech that celebrated their lifelong friendship and Gomez’s journey to love. Swift’s heartfelt words left many guests, including the bride, in tears.



A star-studded Santa Barbara wedding
Selena Gomez, 33, and music producer Benny Blanco, 37, got married last weekend in an intimate, tearful ceremony in Santa Barbara, California. The two exchanged vows at Sea Crest Nursery in front of around 170 close friends and family.

One of the highlights of the evening was Selena's best friend, Taylor Swift, who delivered a speech that was hilarious as well as poignant.


Taylor's speech: Funny, honest, and full of heart
Taylor Swift, 35, recently engaged to NFL player Travis Kelce, broke the tension with a joke, saying, "Selena beat me to the altar, but hey, at least we both found our person." Guests chuckled, but they were soon in tears as her remarks became more heartfelt.


As per reports, Swift termed Gomez and Blanco a "perfect pair" and claimed their relationship was not a matter of luck but an exemplification of real love. "It isn't luck that they've found each other, it's love," she stated, highlighting the strength and genuineness of their bond.


Celebrating an unbreakable friendship
Swift didn't confine her tribute to the couple, she also honored her decades-long friendship with Selena. She reminisced about their ups and downs, saying, "No matter what we were going through, heartbreaks, career challenges, we always showed up for each other."


She also reported that although Selena sometimes refers to her as a "big sister," Taylor views Selena as someone who's taught her equally. "She's one of the strongest women I know," Swift added.


Selena's journey to loving herself and meeting Benny
Taylor spoke of Gomez's journey toward personal development, saying it was not until Selena began to concentrate on herself and love who she was that she was loved back.


"She wasn't seeking love, she was finally just being herself. And then Benny came along," Taylor said, referring to Blanco as "the most perfect person" for her friend.


She said she had "never seen Selena this happy," causing smiles and tears to erupt across the crowd.


The venue and vibe
The ceremony was small but beautiful, with flowers everywhere throughout the Sea Crest Nursery and live music creating a romantic ambiance. While some stars were in attendance, the couple avoided all publicity and centered their day on love, family, and close friends.







FAQs


Q1. What is Taylor Swift’s relationship with Selena Gomez?
Taylor and Selena have been best friends for over 15 years. They’ve supported each other through breakups, career highs and lows, and personal challenges.

Q2. Is Taylor Swift married?
Not yet, Taylor Swift is currently engaged to NFL player Travis Kelce.

Q3. Where did the wedding take place?
The ceremony was held at Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California.


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