Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Celebrate First Anniversary With Year-Old Cake
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco celebrated their first wedding anniversary by eating their year-old frozen wedding cake in a sweet tradition.
Pop superstar Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco have reached a major milestone in their romance. On September 27, the couple celebrated their very first wedding anniversary with an intimate evening at home, marked by a sentimental tradition involving their wedding cake.
A Sweet Tradition: The Frozen Cake
The celebration wasn't just about looking back; it was about tasting the past. Following a unique family tradition, the couple enjoyed a slice of their original wedding cake that had been kept in the freezer for exactly twelve months.
This tradition was originally suggested by Gomez's grandmother. Benny Blanco previously shared the story on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, explaining that the idea was to eat the cake on their first anniversary. Taking to Instagram Stories, Blanco shared a photo of the four-layer cake slice served on a pink "Love is Love" saucer, jokingly noting that the "year old cake never tasted so good."
Sentimental Moments and Social Media Tributes
To commemorate the special day, Gomez took to social media to share a nostalgic black-and-white photograph from their wedding day. Her heartfelt caption read, “Happy anniversary my love, I love you to the moon and back.”
Blanco also gave fans a glimpse into their private celebration by sharing clips of the couple rewatching their wedding speeches. He captioned the moment with a promise for the future: “1 year down… forever to go.”
From Professional Collaborators to Life Partners
The journey between the two stars has been a long one, evolving from professional respect to deep romantic love:
- 2015: They first worked together when Blanco produced tracks for Gomez's album Revival, including the hit "Same Old Love."
- 2019: They reunited for the reggaeton-pop collaboration "I Can't Get Enough."
- June 2023: The pair officially began dating, though they kept the romance under wraps for half a year.
- December 2023: Gomez publicly confirmed their relationship, calling Blanco "the best thing that's ever happened to me."
The Wedding That Captured the World
After making their first public appearance together at a Los Angeles Lakers game in early 2024, the couple's relationship moved swiftly toward marriage. In December 2024, Gomez announced their engagement, showcasing a stunning marquise-cut diamond ring.
The couple officially tied the knot on September 27, 2025, during a private ceremony at the Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California. It was a star-studded affair, with Gomez wearing a custom Ralph Lauren gown and high-profile guests like Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran in attendance to witness their union.