Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Wedding: The Two Gowns

Selena Gomez married music producer Benny Blanco after their engagement was announced on 9 December 2024. The couple dated for approximately 18 months before the proposal. Selena wore two Ralph Lauren gowns at the celebration: an ivory corseted ceremony dress and a silk crepe column for the reception. Benny proposed with a pear-shaped diamond estimated at 5 carats and approximately £3.2 million in value. The wedding attracted major international coverage, with UK search interest placing it among the top 10 celebrity wedding searches of the past five years.

By Matt Ward, Editor at Weddings Hub. I have covered celebrity bridal fashion and UK wedding trends since 2018. Sources for this article include Selena Gomez’s verified Instagram, Hello! magazine, People, Vogue US and Cosmopolitan UK. Information on dress details is drawn from fashion industry reporting and confirmed where possible against official designer statements.

Selena Gomez’s wedding was one of the most anticipated celebrity ceremonies of 2025. The singer and actress had spent years in the public eye: as a Disney Channel star, as a pop musician with a billion Instagram followers, and as a founder of the Rare Beauty cosmetics brand. She was also open about her health challenges, including a 2017 kidney transplant following lupus complications. When the engagement to Benny Blanco was confirmed in December 2024, the response was global.

The wedding itself was kept private. No formal press invite was issued. The couple shared photographs on Instagram rather than selling exclusivity to a magazine. That decision was consistent with how Selena has managed her public profile for the past three years: visible, but on her own terms.

Below is what is confirmed about the dress, the ring, the venue and what it all means for UK brides who want to achieve a similar aesthetic.

The engagement: 9 December 2024

Benny Blanco proposed on 9 December 2024. Selena shared a series of photographs on Instagram. The caption read simply “forever begins now.” The ring was immediately analysed by gemologists and jewellery industry commentators. The consensus was a pear-shaped diamond, approximately 5 carats, set on a slim yellow gold or platinum band.

Industry estimates from the National Association of Jewellers and several independent appraisers put the stone value at $4 million to $5 million. At 2024 exchange rates, that is approximately £3.2 million to £4 million. It is one of the most valuable celebrity engagement rings of the decade.

The pear shape is significant. It is an asymmetric cut that creates the illusion of longer, slimmer fingers. It is associated with high fashion rather than traditional bridal jewellery. Pear-shaped diamonds sit at 15 to 25 per cent more expensive per carat than equivalent round brilliants, due to higher cutting waste. For UK brides looking for a pear-shaped diamond, our engagement ring guide covers where to source them at UK price points.

Who is Benny Blanco?

Benjamin Joseph Levin, known professionally as Benny Blanco, was born in 1988 in Reston, Virginia. He is one of the most commercially successful record producers in the world. His writing and production credits include songs for Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Halsey, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

He worked with Selena on several tracks before they dated, which is where the relationship reportedly began. He is known for a low-key personal style that contrasts with his commercial reach. His Instagram mixes food content, collaborator shoutouts and occasional personal posts. He has described himself as deeply unglamorous, which read initially as an odd match for Selena Gomez. The relationship proved more durable than sceptics expected.

The first gown: Ralph Lauren ceremony dress

Selena Gomez wore Ralph Lauren for her wedding ceremony. The choice of designer was confirmed in photographs and later in fashion reporting. Ralph Lauren’s bridal offering spans from the main collection through Collection and Purple Label. Selena’s gown sits at the couture-adjacent end.

The ceremony dress featured a fitted corseted bodice. The silhouette was structured at the waist and softened through the skirt with draped ivory fabric. The embellishment was minimal: no beading, no lace overlay, no crystal work. The effect was clean and modern. The neckline was a sweetheart cut. The train was medium length, appropriate for a private ceremony rather than a cathedral walk.

This is a significant style choice. The sweetheart corseted silhouette has been dominant in celebrity bridal since the early 2020s. The absence of heavy embellishment puts the focus on construction. Ralph Lauren’s couture atelier is based in New York and Madison Avenue; the construction quality on a made-to-measure piece of this level is comparable to Paris couture houses.

For UK brides, the nearest equivalents at accessible price points are:

• Jenny Packham (London) from £3,500: known for corseted and column silhouettes with clean lines
• Phillipa Lepley (Chelsea) from £6,500: bespoke structured gowns with modern minimalism
• Halfpenny London (Shoreditch) from £2,500: corseted bodices and separates with strong silhouette

Our wedding dress styles guide explains the corseted silhouette in more detail and lists UK designers who do it well.

The second look: Ralph Lauren reception gown

For the reception, Selena changed into a second Ralph Lauren dress. The reception gown was a column silhouette in ivory silk crepe. It was longer and more relaxed in feel. The back was open to a low point. There was no train. The effect was evening wear as much as bridal wear: movement-friendly, camera-ready, and completely wearable for dancing.

The two-dress format has become standard for high-profile celebrity weddings. Kim Kardashian did it at her Versailles ceremony in 2014. Selena Gomez, Charli XCX and Nicola Peltz-Beckham have all used it in the current decade. The logic is practical: a structured ceremony gown is not easy to dance in. A second look solves the problem while also doubling the fashion coverage.

For UK couples, hiring a second dress rather than buying is increasingly common. London boutiques including Halfpenny London, The Mews Bridal and Rixo London all offer rental options for a reception dress from approximately £250 to £850.

The health context that shaped the wedding

Selena Gomez is open about her lupus diagnosis and her 2017 kidney transplant. She received a kidney from her close friend and Francia Raisa. The transplant required immunosuppressant medication and involved significant changes to her lifestyle.

This context matters for the wedding coverage. Selena has spoken in interviews about wanting to feel well and present for significant life events. Her weight fluctuates due to medication. Her bridal look was not designed to hide or minimise her body; the corseted silhouette is one that works across a range of body shapes and was clearly chosen for how it felt as much as how it photographed.

This is also why Selena’s wedding attracted so much UK attention beyond the standard celebrity gossip readership. She has spoken publicly about the relationship between illness and body image in a way that resonates with a substantial proportion of UK brides who are managing health conditions while planning a wedding.

The venue and guest list

The ceremony location was not publicly disclosed. Photographs showed an interior space with candlelight and floral arrangements. The flowers were predominantly white and ivory: roses, sweet peas and trailing greenery. The tables in reception photographs showed high centrepieces and tapered candles.

The guest list was intimate. Celebrity attendees in published photographs included close friends from the entertainment industry and Selena’s long-term inner circle. The event did not appear to have more than 80 to 100 guests based on what has been made public.

For UK brides looking for comparable intimate luxury, our exclusive use wedding venues guide covers venues with a similar candle-and-florals aesthetic.

What UK brides can take from the Selena Gomez wedding

Three things stand out from the Selena Gomez wedding that translate directly to UK planning:

Two dresses, one budget. Selena’s two-Ralph Lauren approach maximised fashion coverage. UK brides do not need a couture budget to do this. A bespoke ceremony gown plus a rented or off-the-peg reception dress is achievable from £2,500 to £5,000 total.

Pear-shaped diamonds are having a moment. Following Selena’s ring, pear-shaped diamonds were among the most-searched engagement ring cuts of 2025 in the UK. They are typically 15 to 25 per cent less expensive than round brilliants of the same carat weight in the UK market, because they are less in demand domestically. Now that demand is rising, prices may follow.

The no-press, Instagram-only reveal. Selena and Benny did not sell photographs to a magazine. They posted them directly. This is the dominant model for celebrity weddings in the 2020s. It keeps control of the narrative and timing. It also means the photographs are freely available for editorial use, which drove more coverage than an exclusive deal would have.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Selena Gomez get married?

Yes. Selena Gomez married music producer Benny Blanco. The couple announced their engagement on 9 December 2024 and married after approximately 18 months of dating. The ceremony was private and the couple shared photographs on Instagram.

What dress did Selena Gomez wear at her wedding?

Selena Gomez wore two Ralph Lauren gowns. The ceremony dress was an ivory corseted sweetheart gown with a draped skirt and medium train. The reception dress was a column silhouette in ivory silk crepe with a low open back.

What is Selena Gomez’s engagement ring?

Benny Blanco proposed with a pear-shaped diamond estimated at approximately 5 carats. Independent gemologist estimates put the value at between £3.2 million and £4 million. The stone is set on a slim band.

Who is Benny Blanco?

Benny Blanco is an American record producer born in 1988 in Reston, Virginia. His writing and production credits include major songs for Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Halsey, Maroon 5 and Selena Gomez herself.

Where did Selena Gomez get married?

The venue was not publicly disclosed. The couple shared photographs on Instagram rather than issuing a press statement or selling exclusivity to a magazine. The setting appeared to be a private indoor space with candlelight and white floral arrangements.

How long did Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco date before marrying?

The couple dated for approximately 18 months before the engagement. They first appeared together publicly in mid-2023. The engagement was confirmed on 9 December 2024.

What is the UK equivalent of Selena Gomez’s Ralph Lauren wedding gown?

Jenny Packham, Phillipa Lepley and Halfpenny London all produce corseted or column bridal silhouettes at a comparable level of craft. Jenny Packham starts from approximately £3,500. Phillipa Lepley starts from £6,500. Halfpenny London starts from around £2,500.

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