Selena Gomez dishes on ‘sneaky’ way she hid wedding ceremony dress

October 22, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

The story

Selena Gomez recently revealed how she deliberately kept her ceremony gown a secret during her wedding to Benny Blanco — not for style alone, but to protect her privacy and control over the moment.

On an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, she explained:

“I tried to do this sneaky thing—I’m sure you can relate—but I didn’t want anyone to get photos of my wedding unless it was from me. I keep my life as private as I can, so that dress was initially for the [first] look and then this [lace ceremony] one was made by Ralph Lauren… but this was my favourite dress.”

What she did

• Selena wore multiple gowns by Ralph Lauren for her big day: one for the first look, another for the ceremony, and yet another for the reception.

• The first dress she revealed publicly was actually not the one she walked down the aisle in — it was used for the “first look” photos. The ceremony dress (her favourite) remained hidden initially.

• Her strategy: by releasing a look early, she directed how her wedding images were shared, making sure she had control before any leaked or unintended photos circulated.

Why it matters

• Even for superstars like Gomez, privacy matters. In an era of constant photography and social-media leaks, she took steps to guard an important personal moment.

• It’s a reminder that weddings — especially for public figures — aren’t only about fashion but about how and when the moments become public.

• From a style perspective, her choice of coordinating multiple custom gowns and orchestrating their reveal shows the intersection of bridal fashion and celebrity strategy.

What else we know

• The ceremony gown she favours featured intricate lace, a cascading train and custom details — underscoring its significance to her.

• The wedding took place on September 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California, with many details kept under wraps until the couple decided to share them.

• While the wedding day was a dream-come-true for her, Selena also reflected on how moments of joy can bring mixed emotions about vulnerability and change.

What this means for our audience at Radio 854

• For fans: Seeing Selena take ownership of her narrative is inspiring — both for what it represents emotionally and how she styled her wedding day.

• For listeners interested in bridal fashion: It’s a case study in how bridal gowns can play different “roles” in one celebration (first look vs. ceremony vs. reception).

• For those mindful of privacy in the digital age: It’s a clever approach to managing public and private personas when one’s life is often in the spotlight.