Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco are reportedly planning to marry in Montecito, California, at the end of September, according to a report published Friday by TMZ.
Gomez, 33, and Blanco, 37, have been engaged for months, and TMZ reported that the ceremony will take place in the upscale Montecito neighborhood near Santa Barbara. The outlet said the pair have rented a private residence rather than holding the event at a commercial hotel property, citing security concerns. Multiple British tabloids, including the Daily Mail, reported last week that the couple were expected to marry sometime in September; TMZ said the wedding is likely to occur "at the end of the month."
Montecito sits on California's Central Coast between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean and is known for its privacy and large estates. The area is home to several high-profile residents, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and has drawn celebrities seeking seclusion and heightened security.
Details about guest lists, ceremony format or whether the couple will seek a public announcement of the nuptials were not reported. TMZ’s account and the earlier tabloid reports did not cite representatives for Gomez or Blanco confirming specifics; neither artist had publicly confirmed a date or venue as of Friday.
Gomez, a singer and actress whose credits include a long-running music career and television projects, and Blanco, a producer and songwriter, began publicly appearing as a couple after their engagement was announced. Reports of their wedding plans have circulated in recent weeks as September approached, with outlets tracking possible locations and arrangements in the Montecito area.
Representatives for Gomez and Blanco did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Montecito has long been a choice for celebrity events and private ceremonies because of its combination of luxury properties, privacy and proximity to Los Angeles. Local authorities and property owners typically coordinate additional security measures for high-profile gatherings, though specific security arrangements for this reported wedding were not disclosed in the media reports.
The reported timing follows months of media attention on Gomez’s personal life and career, including her continued work in music and acting. Blanco has been active in music production and songwriting for major artists and has stepped into the public eye through his relationship with Gomez.
As with many celebrity wedding reports, confirmation from the principals or their representatives is the definitive source. Until either Gomez or Blanco issues a statement, details in the tabloids and entertainment outlets remain unverified by the couple themselves.