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Selena Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefy, disclosed who accompanied her daughter down the aisle as the actress married Benny Blanco in a romantic ceremony on Saturday.
The 33-year-old actress said ‘I do’ to the record producer, 37, in Santa Barbara with around 170 guests present, including the singer’s close friend Taylor Swift and Only Murders In The Building castmates Martin Short and Steve Martin.
The Rare Beauty founder also treated her fans to insights from the weekend festivities by posting photos from Friday’s rehearsal dinner and moments after the wedding.
Her mother attended the significant occasion, taking to Instagram to praise the newlyweds and revealing that Gomez’s grandfather David was chosen to walk her down the aisle.
The former Disney Channel star shares a close bond with her maternal grandparents, David and Debbie, and mentioned back in 2023 that she was residing with them at that time.
Gomez has also developed a bond with stepdad Brian Teefy, while her relationship with biological father Ricardo Joel is reportedly not as close.
Selena Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefy, disclosed who accompanied her daughter down the aisle as the actress married Benny Blanco in a romantic ceremony on Saturday; Gomez and Teefy were seen in 2017 in L.A.
Her mother was in attendance for the big day and jumped to Instagram to gush over the newlyweds and shared that Gomez’s grandfather David had been asked to walk her down the aisle
Along with sharing a photo of the bride and groom, the star’s mother wrote in the caption: ‘What a perfect celebration for the most kick a** couple I know!
‘The evening couldn’t have been more beautiful and perfect! Absolutely flawless!’ she added. ‘All my love to my beautiful daughter @selenagomez and to the greatest son in law @itsbennyblanco!!!’
Gomez’s mom concluded with, ‘It was a fairytale come true and it was beyond heartwarming watching my father walk her down the aisle!!! XO.’
Back in 2023, the Wolves songstress gave a little insight into her relationship with her maternal grandparents – and revealed that she was living with them at the time in her Encino mansion.
In an Instagram reel shared by Food Network, Gomez talked about what she tends to eat on a regular Tuesday night while at home.
‘I’m definitely eating something my nana made probably the night before,’ the star said.
‘I live with my grandparents, so we are always in the kitchen, always cooking, and we have leftovers.’
And late last year in December, her maternal grandmother jumped to social media to share her excitement over Gomez and Blanco’s engagement.
Along with sharing a photo of the bride and groom, the star’s mother wrote in the caption: ‘What a perfect celebration for the most kick a** couple I know!’
‘I live with my grandparents, so we are always in the kitchen, always cooking, and we have leftovers,’ Gomez said back in 2023
Earlier this month, a source told the Daily Mail that Gomez’s mother had been left ‘shattered’ at first when she was not asked to walk her daughter down the aisle – with the role offered to her grandfather David instead; Gomez and mom seen in 2012 in West Hollywood
At the time, she uploaded a snap as she posed with Gomez and Blanco as well as the pop star’s grandfather.
‘Bring on the happy-ever after,’ she penned in the caption, followed by an assortment of red heart emojis.
Gomez has also previously opened up about the relationship she has with her father, such as during a past interview with Rolling Stone.
When it came to her life in the spotlight and being an actress, the former Disney channel star explained that her biological dad ‘didn’t want to be a part’ of it.
‘So it was really me and my mom, our journey,’ the singer further told the outlet back in 2022.
Earlier this month, a source told the Daily Mail that Gomez’s mother had been left ‘shattered’ at first when she was not asked to walk her daughter down the aisle – with the role offered to her grandfather David instead.
‘Selena’s mother and her stepfather Brian were shattered she didn’t choose her mother to walk her down the aisle.’
The insider continued, ‘In a shock move she chose her grandfather David to give her away to Benny.’
They added, ‘David and his wife Debbie broke down in tears of joy when she asked him. Selena made the decision as soon as they started planning the wedding.’
‘Selena’s mother and her stepfather Brian were shattered she didn’t choose her mother to walk her down the aisle,’ the insider said; Gomez seen with mom Mandy and stepdad Brian in 2008
Gomez gave a glimpse at the evening by sharing a series of romantic snaps to her Instagram page on Saturday
And on Sunday, Blanco shared more pictures which appeared to have been taken after the lovebirds said ‘I do’
The wedding ceremony itself ‘moved guests to tears. They wrote their own vows, which were both funny and sentimental’
The weekend extravaganza kicked off with a glitzy rehearsal dinner on Friday at a country mansion in Goleta’s tony Hope Ranch neighborhood – which is near the scenic Santa Ynez Mountains.
Gomez gave a glimpse at the evening by sharing a series of romantic snaps to her Instagram page on Saturday.
The couple paused for an assortment of loved-up images outside at the venue – with the actress donning a halter-styed custom Ralph Lauren gown. The record producer dressed for the occasion in a classic black tuxedo.
And on Sunday, Blanco shared more pictures which appeared to have been taken after the lovebirds said ‘I do.’
The actress could be seen wearing a different white gown with an intricate lace overlay and sheer veil that flowed down behind her.
The Eastside hitmaker wore a black suit as well as a white dress shirt and a black bowtie for the ceremony.
The couple snapped the mirror selfie while cozying up on a couch, and another photo was taken of their hands as they showed off their wedding rings.
On Sunday, the wedding festivities officially came to a close as guests arrived to an intimate family lunch at the same venue of the rehearsal dinner.
A separate source gave insight into the A-list wedding and told People that, ‘There was so much love in the room.’
The wedding ceremony itself ‘moved guests to tears. They wrote their own vows, which were both funny and sentimental.’
Taylor Swift also gave a sweet speech to her close pal while Mark Ronson was the DJ for the reception
The insider added, ‘At the reception, everyone was letting loose and celebrating them well into the night. The vibe was so much fun.’
For the ceremony itself, Gomez donned a white lace gown and changed into a different ensemble designed by Ralph Lauren for the lighthearted reception.
A number of stars gave speeches at the bash, such as Martin Short and Steve Martin.
Taylor Swift also gave a sweet speech to her close pal while Mark Ronson was the DJ for the reception.
The Grammy winner was seen leaving California not long after the ceremony ahead of her fiance Travis Kelce taking part in Sunday’s match with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Other celebrities that scored an invite to the nuptials included Eric Andre, Paris Hilton, Cara Delevingne, Ed Sheeran and SZA.
