Taylor Swift arrives for Selena Gomez’s wedding hiding under umbrellas; opts for a private stay

Taylor Swift has arrived in Santa Barbara to attend her best friend Selena Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco today. Swift was spotted hiding under umbrellas as she exited her private plane, and she'll be staying at a private rental home for security reasons. She's expected to be the flower girl.

Taylor Swift arrives in tight security

Taylor Swift made a discreet arrival at Santa Barbara Airport on Friday, September 26, shielding herself from paparazzi under a cluster of umbrellas as she exited her private plane. Wearing a dark shirt, she kept a low profile, with only her hand visible in photos shared on social media. Swift was quickly escorted into a waiting black SUV, whisking her away to a private rental home for security reasons, ahead of Selena Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco.

Taylor Swift was escorted into a waiting black SUV on the tarmac. For security reasons, she's staying at a private rental home over the weekend, contrary to earlier reports that guests would be housed at a luxury hotel like El Encanto. It's still unclear if her fiancé, Travis Kelce, will join her for Selena Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco, given his NFL schedule.

Selena’s wedding to be private

The wedding is being kept very private, with guests unaware of the location until they arrive. As an insider shared, "All the guests will be picked up and driven to the location without knowing their destination ahead of time. Everyone is so excited despite the mystery; they know it will be an amazing time."

Selena Gomez's wedding is anticipated to have many famous guests, including her "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars and Benny Blanco's music collaborators. Earlier this summer, she celebrated her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas with friends.

Selena’s engagement

After confirming their relationship in late 2023, the couple got engaged in December 2024. Gomez shared engagement photos on Instagram, with the caption, "forever begins now."

Pre wedding celebrations

Before the wedding, Gomez celebrated her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas with close friends Racquelle Stevens, Ashley Cook, and Courtney Lopez, as reported by Hola. The celebration included yacht outings, during which Gomez was seen in a white bikini.