Selena Gomez’s Wedding Sparks Family Discontent Over Walk-down Role

A recent wedding involving singer and actress Selena Gomez has reportedly caused disappointment within her family. Specifically, her mother, Mandy Teefey, was upset about not being asked to walk Gomez down the aisle.

Insiders revealed that Gomez chose her grandfather, David Cornett, to give her away to her now-husband, Benny Blanco. According to sources, David and his wife Debbie were overwhelmed with emotion upon being asked, a decision Gomez made early in the wedding planning process.

Despite the apparent family tensions, Gomez’s wedding was a star-studded celebration held at a private estate in Santa Barbara. The ceremony took place over the weekend, with guests including Taylor Swift and Gomez’s close friends, attending various events surrounding the wedding.

The couple’s celebration kicked off with a rehearsal dinner at an estate in Hope Ranch, California, attended by Gomez’s co-stars Martin Short, Paul Rudd, and Steve Martin. The main event was a weekend-long affair, with guests staying at the luxurious El Encanto hotel in Montecito for privacy and security.

Guests were transported discreetly to the wedding venue, which remained a private and intimate event. Gomez and Blanco’s ceremony was closely guarded, with details kept under wraps by organizers and attendees.

Gomez, who met Blanco when she was around 16 and he was emerging in the music scene, confirmed their relationship publicly earlier this year, and the couple announced their engagement in December 2024. Gomez shared a romantic post on Instagram, highlighting her excitement for their future together.