Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco celebrated their upcoming first wedding anniversary with a romantic water taxi ride in Venice, Italy on August 30, 2026. The 34-year-old Rare Beauty mogul and the 38-year-old record producer, who married in Santa Barbara in September 2025, stepped off the Orient Express at Santa Lucia railway station before embarking on their PDA-filled canal tour.
Arrival in Venice via the Orient Express
The couple arrived in Venice on August 30, 2026, traveling aboard the iconic Venice Simplon Orient Express, as the producer and the Rare Beauty mogul stepped off the train at Santa Lucia railway station. Hand in hand, they made their way to a nearby water taxi named Rachele to navigate the city’s canals.
Their arrival in Italy places the pair in the city just days before the 83rd Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, though outlets report the lovebirds arrived in the city just days away from the festival without confirming whether they plan to attend official screenings or events. Selena was just filming scenes for the upcoming season of Only Murders in the Building in London, taking time off to spend with her husband.
Anniversary Milestone and Wedding History
The Venetian getaway arrives almost exactly one month before Gomez and Blanco mark their first wedding anniversary. The couple tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony in Santa Barbara, California on September 27, 2025.
Prior to their marriage, Selena went public with their relationship on Dec. 7, 2023, first confirming on celebrity fan account PopFaction’s Instagram that she was taken, then later sharing a photo on her Instagram Story of her and what appears to be Blanco together. She also defended him in Instagram comments against users who were critical of her dating him. In December 2023, Selena Gomez left a string of comments on Instagram that finally confirmed her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco, with the Only Murders in the Building star proclaiming to her fans, He is my absolute everything in my heart,
only weeks after rumors had swirled that they were together. A year later, she announced their engagement. On the last weekend of September 2025, they tied the knot. Selena Gomez is married to someone she has known for years: 38-year-old record producer Benny Blanco. Blanco became friends with Gomez’s ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber in 2009, a year before Bieber and Gomez started dating for the first time. He has worked with Bieber and a variety of artists Gomez knows, including her other ex-boyfriend The Weeknd and her friend Camila Cabello. His working history with Gomez goes way back too: He produced her 2015 Revival songs “Same Old Love” and Kill ’Em With Kindness.
Public Affection and Coordinated Wardrobe Choices
During their canal ride aboard the Rachele, the couple made no effort to hide their affection. Selena Gomez kissed husband Benny Blanco on the cheek as they enjoyed a romantic water taxi ride in Venice on Sunday. The smitten couple, who tied the knot last September, held hands after stepping off the Orient Express at Santa Lucia railway station. One candid shot, in photos shared by The Daily Mail, captured Gomez hugging Blanco and kissing him on the cheek as they enjoyed a romantic view of the city.
Their fashion choices caught immediate attention. Selena oozed elegance in an autumnal outfit as she stunned in a sleeveless brown top and suede skirt. The actress ditched her summer sandals for stylish brown heeled boots to mark the new season. For the first day of their trip, Blanco opted for a light blue suit with a matching shirt, pairing it with black loafers worn without socks. Gomez also chose a monochrome look in an autumnal palette of brown tones. She wore a high-neck mocha-coloured blouse tucked into a hazelnut suede skirt. She completed the look with aviator sunglasses, diamond earrings and knee-high patent leather boots with square toes and stiletto heels.
Reflections on Fame, Boundaries, and Early Romance
The romantic getaway follows recent reflections on their relationship history, including October 23, 2025, when Selena reveals she has already framed their wedding photos. In a romantic photo dump on Instagram, Gomez shares a look at her and Blanco’s newly-married life—including a shot of her bookcase, which subtly reveals some framed photos from the couple’s big day, which only took place a few weeks prior. On October 18, 2025, the newlyweds make their first public appearance as a married couple, with Gomez and Blanco attending the 2025 Academy Museum Gala together.
What Lies Ahead for the Couple
While the immediate schedule includes their Venetian vacation and the unfolding events surrounding the 83rd Venice Film Festival—which kicks off on Wednesday—the couple continues to balance demanding professional careers in television, music, and beauty ventures.
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